Vaalajärvi
Travel Guide
Visit Vaalajärvi
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 13 October 2025
Hotel Karhu
"This room was supposed to minimalistic and easy for an overnight stay to break up a trip. It was not easy. I arrived to the property without any information being sent re:accessing my room or the key. The number on the door was incorrect and took me to a person not the hotel. I contacted hotels.com ..."
Reviewed on 15 April 2026
Kuukkeli Apartments Sodankylä
Kuukkeli Sodankylä Apartments
Puljunharju by Interhome
"This cabin is in a quiet neighborhood about a kilometer from the main road. It has plenty of room and the summer sunsets are beautiful over the river."
Reviewed on 2 August 2024
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Gold Prospector Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Gold Prospector Museum during your travels in Tankavaara. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
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.
Vanha Kirkko
Vanha Kirkko is just one of the places to see in Sodankyla, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's forest or experience its jazz scene.
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.
