Things to do

WHAT TO DO WHILE STAYING WITH US?

Come and experience an international atmosphere, local celebrations and everything in between. The Lappish hospitality is a concept to us. Take with You as a souvenir interesting tastes, habits and moods. Sodankylä is for many – during holiday season and for a large chunk of the year – another home. Sodankylä is located midst two National Parks – Urho Kekkonen & Pyhä-Luosto National Park. There’s no time for fiddling fingers here as many activities and events keep us busy. In Sodankylä You will find: mineral rich lands, amethysts & gold, Mother nature’s pure treats and vast wilderness, with the wonders of the sky ranging from Northern Lights to the Midnight Sun. And not to forget, Lapland’s eight seasons!

HAVE AN ADVENTURE IN SODANKYLÄ!

Arctic Wonders

Arctic Wonders is a local company based in Sodankylä, deep in the heart of Lapland.

They are passionate about creating authentic, unforgettable experiences that connect people with the Arctic’s extraordinary landscapes and wildlife. Every adventure we offer is guided by our core values: respect for nature, care for local communities, and a genuine commitment to sharing the wonders of this pristine region.

Culture

You will find several cultural sights in Sodankylä, here’s a few:

Sodankylä’s old church
Museum-Gallery Alariesto
Kakslauttanen Art-Gallery
Tankavaara Gold Museum
Sodankylä’s local history Museum

How do these sound? Read more here!

Gold & amethysts

The amethyst is the precious stone of Lapland, and Sodankylä is the location of Europe’s only amethyst mine active year-round. It is believed that the amethyst has surprising power. You can learn more about amethysts at the Lampivaara mine in Luosto!

The northern part of Sodankylä is gold country, and the gold is especially pure. Try your hand at gold panning – maybe you’ll be the one to make the next big find? You can try out gold panning at Tankavaara Gold Village!