The Hidden North
North European travel guide
Population 170 / 69.5 degrees north
Utsjoki, Finland
Utsjoki is a small Sami village located on the Norwegian border.
Fun Facts About Utsjoki
Latitude: 69.5 degrees north
Population: 140
Northern Sami: Ohcejohka
Utsjoki 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 Utsjoki
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 Utsjoki
The E6 Highway from Narvik to Kirkenes
The E6 highway is the longest highway running through Norway, beginning south of Oslo and ending at Kirkenes. This stretch of the E6 covers the entire length of Arctic Norway, passing by and including some spectacular remote places.
Self-Guided Walks
Utsjoki on YouTube
Watch our YouTube videos featuring Utsjoki
Uniquely Utsjoki
Here are some things that you must do and try in Utsjoki
History of Utsjoki
Utsjoki Today
Utsjoki has two official languages: Finnish and Northern Sami. It is the region in Finland with the largest portion of official Sami speakers at 41.6%.
Travel Information
Getting Here
Fly: No airport.
Drive: Utsjoki is at the northern end of Highway 4, which is the longest highway in Finland. The E75 runs along the bridge and continues into Norway.
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
High End & Unique Eats
Places to Stay
Hostels & Camping
B&Bs & Guesthouses
Chains & Mid-Range
High End & Unique Properties
The Arctic Resort Utsjoki is a fantastic place to stay for northern lights watching.
Sunrise/Sunset & Weather Averages
January
Polar night until 17 January
Average Temperature: -13C (8F)
February
Sunrise: 8:47am
Sunset: 4:05pm
Average Temperature: -13C (8F)
March
Sunrise: 6:32am
Sunset: 6:11pm
Average Temperature: -8C (18F)
April
Sunrise: 5:05am
Sunset: 9:20pm
Average Temperature: -2C (29F)
May
Sunrise: 1:52am
Sunset: 12:23am
Average Temperature: 4C (39F)
June
Midnight sun
Average Temperature: 10C (50F)
July
Midnight sun until 26 July
Average Temperature: 13C (56F)
August
Sunrise: 4:11am
Sunset: 10:17pm
Average Temperature: 11C (52F)
September
Sunrise: 6:25am
Sunset: 7:45pm
Average Temperature: 6C (43F)
October
Sunrise: 8:25am
Sunset: 5:27pm
Average Temperature: 0C (32F)
November
Sunrise: 10:01am
Sunset: 1:50pm
Average Temperature: -7C (19F)
December
Polar night
Average Temperature: -10C (13F)