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The Hidden North
North European travel guide
Population 8,000 / 67.2 degrees north
Sodankylä, Finland
Sodankylä is a small village located between Saariselka and Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland. The town is known for its military base, mining, and film festival in the summer.
Fun Facts About Sodankylä
Latitude: 67.2 degrees north
Population: 8,000
Northern Sami:Soađegilli
Sodankylä coat-of-arms
In this Travel Guide...
Things to See & Do
Here’s an overview of some of the best things to see and do in Sodankylä
Sodankylä Old Church
The old church is one of the oldest in Lapland. It was built in 1689 and survived the destruction of World War II.
Tankavaara
Located just north of Sodankylä, Tankavaara is a Gold Museum that presents the history of the short-lived gold rush in Lapland.
Hikes, Day Trips & Experiences
Looking to go for a hike or take part in a unique experience? Here are our recommendations!
Road-Trips
Follow our road-trip guides for scenic trips around Sodankylä
Self-Guided Walks
Sodankylä on YouTube
Watch our YouTube videos featuring Sodankylä
Uniquely Sodankylä
Here are some things that you must do and try in Sodankylä
History of Sodankylä
Sodankylä Today
Sodankylä has an airfield and observatory. The Jaeger Brigade of the Finnish Army is located here. There is also some mining taking place in Sodankylä.
Travel Information
Getting Here
Fly: No airport
Drive: Sodankylä is located at the junction of the E75 and E63, both of which lead to other major towns in Finnish Lapland.
Train: No train access
Ferry: No ferry access.
Getting Around
A car is needed to get around.
Shops
Places to Eat
Cafes & Bakeries
Quick Bites
Reasonable Restaurants
Paivin Kammari is the best restaurant in town.
High End & Unique Eats
Places to Stay
Hostels & Camping
B&Bs & Guesthouses
Majatalo Kolme is located just north of the town centre and is a nice, family run guesthouse.
Chains & Mid-Range
High End & Unique Properties
Sunrise/Sunset & Weather Averages
January
Sunrise: 10:34am
Sunset: 2:11pm
Average Temperature: -12C (9F)
February
Sunrise: 8:30am
Sunset: 4:26pm
Average Temperature: -12.1C (10.2F)
March
Sunrise: 6:32am
Sunset: 6:14pm
Average Temperature: -7C (19F)
April
Sunrise: 5:24am
Sunset: 9:05pm
Average Temperature: -1C (31F)
May
Sunrise: 3:10am
Sunset: 11:13am
Average Temperature: 6C (42F)
June
Midnight sun
Average Temperature: 12C (54F)
July
Sunrise: 1:57am
Sunset: 12:42am
Average Temperature: 15C (59F)
August
Sunrise: 4:40am
Sunset: 9:52pm
Average Temperature: 12C (54F)
September
Sunrise: 6:32am
Sunset: 7:42pm
Average Temperature: 7C (45F)
October
Sunrise: 8:16am
Sunset: 5:40pm
Average Temperature: 0C (32F)
November
Sunrise: 9:19am
Sunset: 2:35pm
Average Temperature: -6C (22F)
December
Sunrise: 11:43am
Sunset: 12:33pm
Average Temperature: -10C (14F)
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