Geological sites in Salla

There are several geologically significant sites to visit in Salla.

Aholanvaara is home to Finland’s largest Giant’s Kettle, which is a scenic spot to visit. The area is also strongly connected to Finland’s war history, as stones have been quarried from there for the Salpalinja stone barrier.

In the Oulanka National Park, in the Savinajoki located Rupakivi is a seven-foot-high stony stone statue. The Pirunkirkko Church in Tuntsa Wilderness area is a spectacular geological rubble formation along the UKK Route. The ancient shore of the Salla ice lake during the Ice Age is still visible in Matovaara, where it was located at an altitude of approximately 240 meters.