At the Top with the Snowmobile man

Winter – the best season of the year

When winter comes to Kilpisjärvi and the hills are covered in snow, the region by no means turns towards silent hibernation. On the contrary, the snow eases all kinds of travel methods on an otherwise difficult terrain.

Snowmobilist’s Paradise

Hundreds of kilometres north of the Arctic Circle, winters are long. The hills receive stable snowfall by October, and usually by the beginning of November one can already ride a snowmobile on them. The fun lasts all the way to the beginning of June.

Less is more

– The best thing here is nature. There are many bare, beautifully round hills. It has a calming effect to be able to see kilometres away, and it’s perfectly silent, Jussi says, summing up the thoughts of many travellers

Home is where the sauna is

As we’re in Finland, a sauna follows every expedition, wherever the road may lead. A hot, steamy sauna in minus twenty-degree temperatures in the middle of the wilderness is an impressive experience.

Hill cottages as service points

The Lappish highlands are dotted with small cottages (“autiotupa”) in which any explorer can rest freely. They also act as rest points on snowmobile excursions. In these cottages, one can cook food or simply warm up by a fireplace.

National Landscape of Finland

The guaranteed appearances of the Northern Lights in winter and the Midnight Sun in summer, autumnal leaf colours and the magical rebirth of nature in spring are all reasons why the Kilpisjärvi area is considered to be a national treasure.

-Kilpisjärvi offers a completely different experience from any place else. It is worth the trouble to come here if you want something absolutely exceptional, Jussi sums up.