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Welcome to experience the magnificent landscape, beautiful natural features and peace of Pyhä-Luosto National Park, together with the area’s versatile services. The Pyhä-Luosto National Park is located just by Pyhä and Luosto tourist centres, connecting these two resorts along the hiking and skiing trails. Pyhä-Luosto National Park is a superb destination for day trips and short hikes throughout the year.
The basic zone of the National Park is formed of Finland’s southernmost fell chain. The area has many functions; it is for conserving nature, preserving indigenous people’s culture and serving as a destination for hiking and tourism.
The National Park consists of Finland’s oldest National Park (Pyhätunturi National Park established already in 1938) and of the Luosto area northwest of Pyhätunturi Fell. These were combined at the beginning of 2005 to form a new National Park.
Have an adventure in Pyhä!
Nature
In the Pyhä-Luosto National Park you will find amazing views and pit stops at Winter and Summer. Here’s a few tips:
- Nearby the Pyhä slopes, 1km from the LogVilla, several nature paths depart, such as the Isokuru, Tunturiaapa or Karhunjuomalampi trails.
- Between Pyhä and Luosto, you can find the scenic Rykimäkuru nature trail.
- At Luosto you can climb lately renewed stairs all the way up the top of Luosto fell to enjoy ancient sceneries.
Get more tips here!
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!
Summer activities
You can exercise in many ways at Pyhä, here’s a few ideas:
- Frisbeegolf at the Pyhä slopes
- Hiking and camping on nearby trails
- Kayaking
- Berry and mushroom picking
- Geocaching
- Fishing
- Biking
- Visiting a reindeer farm
And loads more, check more here!
Events
The Pyhä area offers different kind of events throughout the year, such as:
- Pyhä Unplugged – music festival
- Luosto Soi! – classical music festival
- NUTS Pyhä fell marathon
- Pyhä 1st of May celebration
- Pyhä-Luosto MTB mountain biking event
- Pyhä ski holiday weeks
- Kemijärvi Soi – music festival in nearby town
Read more about current events here!
Winter activities
You don’t have to suffer of boredom at winter either, here’s some tips:
- Motorsledging
- Ice carting
- Husky riding
- Snowshoeing
- Skiing (downhill & cross-country)
- Fatbiking
- Ice swimming
Does this give you ideas? Read more here!
Visit Pyhä
Get to know local services and what the area has to offer even better directly through the Pyhä-Luosto website.
