Ski Pyhätunturi Fell’s wide range of slopes, visit an amethyst mine and hike in the region’s diverse and holy natural surroundings.
Pyhätunturi Fell is a chain of several fell peaks, best known for the ski resort and national park. It also has a long history as a holy place for forest Sámi people.
The Pyhä Ski Resort offers the perfect setting for a family holiday. Children and beginners can hone their skills on mini slopes and family slopes. Visitors can also attend ski school, either individually or in groups. Small children may also enjoy the sledging hill located near a reindeer enclosure. Experienced skiers can head to the parks, downhill slopes and slaloms.
After skiing, you can visit Nature Centre Naava to learn more about the nature, geology and cultural historical significance of Pyhä-Luosto National Park. Entry to the nature centre is free, and it is open daily.
The Pyhätunturi Fell area is also great for cross-country skiing. A holiday in Pyhätunturi Fell is also a great opportunity to try ice climbing up Pyhä’s Tajukangas Icewall. Children and adults can get a taste of ice climbing with expert guidance.
Pyhätunturi Fell is almost entirely within Pyhä-Luosto National Park, which is full of ancient rock formations and primaeval forests. Several routes traverse the park, varying from short paths suitable for the whole family to demanding routes up fells and down into deep gorges. If you are hiking in the autumn, you may be able to pick juicy cranberries growing in the national park’s marshlands. Europe's only operating amethyst mine is in the national park, and guests are welcome.
Travel to Pyhätunturi Fell and discover about ancient Sámi places of sacrifice and worship. Lake Pyhäkasteenlampi and the Pyhäkaste waterfall that drains into it are located in Finland's largest ravine, Isokuru, and were named after the encounters between Christianity and the ancient beliefs of forest Sámi people. Remember to respect these protected ancient sites when you visit the national park.
You can fly to Pyhätunturi Fell via Rovaniemi, Kuusamo and Kemijärvi airports, with connecting flights from Helsinki. Rovaniemi Airport is the closest to Pyhätunturi Fell. You can also reach Pyhätunturi Fell by train and connecting bus.
Pyhätunturi Fell offers superb opportunities for downhill skiing and relaxation in fell landscapes, as well as easy connections to everywhere in Finland.
