5 things to know about Saariselkä

Why many people flock to this Finnish Lapland village each year

By Ken Rivadeneira October 17, 2018
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Deep above the Arctic Circle, in the Inari region of Lapland in Finland, the village of Saariselkä attracts visitors from around the world who seek a closer connection to nature. Even though only 350 people live here, the town swells with activity throughout the year. According to Visit Finland, the country’s tourism board, travel to Lapland in 2017 increased by 22 percent. With many sports events that make use of the terrain as well as cultural events, there’s a lot to do in Saariselkä.

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