Vaalajärvi
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Visit Vaalajärvi

Hotel Karhu
The room was dirty very old fashioned sauna only you can use for 7pm to 9 pm breakfast was not good at all reception staff was nice I stayed three nights in this hotel and they haven’t t done any Room service I would not recommend this hotel
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2025

Hotelli Sodankylä
The best part of this hotel is the food. Absolutely fantastic dinner with two different pan fried fish with vegetables. The breakfast was even better. So delicious you would like to spend the rest of the day there. It compensates for the humble and even little primitive room.
Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

Kuukkeli Apartments Sodankylä

Kuukkeli Sodankylä Apartments
Popular places to visit
Koilliskaira Visitor Centre
Explore the great outdoors at Koilliskaira Visitor Centre, a lovely green space in Tankavaara. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Alariesto Galleria
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Alariesto Galleria in Sodankyla. Take in the jazz scene and northern light views in the area.
Amethyst Mine
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Amethyst Mine in Sodankyla. Wander the forest or discover the area's northern light views.
Sodankyla Old Church
You can find out about the history of Sodankyla with a trip to Sodankyla Old Church. Take in the jazz scene and northern light views in the area.
Museum of Local History and Culture
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museum of Local History and Culture during your travels in Sodankyla. Wander the forest or discover the area's northern light views.
Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Beach during your trip to Sodankyla? Wander the forest or discover the area's northern light views.
Things to do

Rovaniemi Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour

Trip to Pyhä-Luosto National Park and Amethyst Mine

Saariselkä: Kuukkeli Saunaworld (Smoke Sauna)

Saariselkä: Back-Country Skiing Guided Tour



