Title: Sodankyla Travel Guide: Best of Sodankyla, Lapland Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Sodankyla](https://expedia.co.uk/Sodankyla-Hotels.d3244.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Sodankyla](https://expedia.co.uk/Sodankyla-Holiday-Rentals.d3244.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Sodankyla](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Sodankyla.d3244.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Sodankyla](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Sodankyla.d3244.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Sodankyla Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Sodankyla.d3244.Car-Hire-Guide)[Sodankyla Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Sodankyla.d3244.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Sodankyla Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Urho Kekkonen National Park featuring landscape views, forest scenes and tranquil scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/137000/137585-Urho-Kekkonen-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Urho Kekkonen National Park featuring tranquil scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/137000/137582-Urho-Kekkonen-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Urho Kekkonen National Park featuring signage, tranquil scenes and a bridge](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/137000/137575-Urho-Kekkonen-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sodankyla](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/137000/137577-Urho-Kekkonen-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sodankyla](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/137000/137584-Urho-Kekkonen-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Sodankyla Things to do #### Despite its remote location, sparsely populated Sodankylä is known around the world for its film festival and beautiful scenery. Situated at the heart of Lapland, Sodankylä is a large area, home to both mining activities and national parks. Sodankylä is known around the world for its Midnight Sun Film Festival, but any holiday in Sodankylä would not be complete without a visit to the only working amethyst mine in Europe or the Urho Kekkonen National Park, which is located partly within the area. The main tourist attraction in Sodankylä is the charming scenery of Lapland, and in mid-June, the Midnight Sun Film Festival brings a cosmopolitan atmosphere by attracting 15,000-25,000 annual visitors. Especially popular are the silent films presented with live music. Before leaving the centre of Sodankylä, take time to visit its two churches located nearby, the Sodankylä Old Church and the Sodankylä New Church. The new church was built from locally mined grey stone and has a light and restful atmosphere. The old wooden church, built in 1689, is now used only during the summer. For local history enthusiasts, don't forget to visit the Sodankylä Museum of Local History and Culture. Explore the traditions of Sodankylä in a Lappish house or a summer barn. However, a holiday in Sodankylä would not be complete without the glimmer of gold, so visit the Tankavaara Gold Museum and try your hand at panning for gold. A relaxing and low-cost holiday in Sodankylä can easily be organised if you include a visit to the Urho Kekkonen or Pyhä-Luosto National Parks. Urho Kekkonen National Park is one of Finland's most popular hiking destinations. Start from the Koilliskaira Visitor Centre then follow the nature trail of your choice. Pyhä-Luosto Visitor Centre Naava provides information on the mountain paths of the Pyhä-Luosto National Park. In the Pyhä-Luosto area be sure to visit Lampivaara Amethyst Mine and search for precious stones. Sodankylä is easily reached if you first fly or take a train to Rovaniemi, but the long distance to go to Lapland is easiest to cover by car. 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Take in the jazz scene and northern lights views in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sodankyla-Old-Church-Sodankyla.d553248622944890030.Attraction) #### Pyha-Luosto Hiking Trail You can take time to visit Pyha-Luosto Hiking Trail during your travels to Luosto. Wander the forests or discover the area's northern lights views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pyha-Luosto-Hiking-Trail-Sodankyla.d645335231050985472.Attraction) #### Amethyst Mine You can spend time studying the exhibits at Amethyst Mine during your travels in Sodankyla. Wander the forests or discover the area's northern lights views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Amethyst-Mine-Sodankyla.d553248635997987587.Attraction) #### Keski-Luosto Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Keski-Luosto during your travels in Sodankyla. Wander the forests or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Keski-Luosto-Sodankyla.d553248621532523244.Attraction) #### Alariesto Galleria You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Alariesto Galleria during your trip to Sodankyla. Take in the jazz scene and northern lights views in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alariesto-Galleria-Sodankyla.d553248621533050487.Attraction) #### 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 forests or experience its jazz scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Vanha-Kirkko-Sodankyla.d553248621533050489.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Trip to Pyhä-Luosto National Park and Amethyst Mine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2508590/a89316d4-508a-4264-bd95-e3c769ea17fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Trip to Pyhä-Luosto National Park and Amethyst Mine £172 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/trip-to-pyha-luosto-national-park-and-amethyst-mine.a2508590.activity-details) ![Sliding ski ́s are ready for the adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50310918/d2585755-7f75-43fd-a252-ee813d3c7e2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Sliding Ski Tour in Pyha Luosto National Park £68 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-sliding-ski-tour-in-pyha-luosto-national-park.a50310918.activity-details) [See all activities in Sodankyla](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Sodankyla.d3244.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Sodankyla ![Rovaniemi showing a river or creek, a bridge and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/137000/137403-Rovaniemi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rovaniemi [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rovaniemi.dx3059) ![Kemijarvi which includes outdoor art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/206000/206856-Kemijarvi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kemijarvi [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kemijarvi.dx5274) ![Saariselka which includes a church or cathedral and religious aspects](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/137000/137507-Saariselka.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Saariselka [](https://expedia.co.uk/Saariselka.dx500389) ![Luosto featuring forests and road cycling as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/152000/152655-Luosto.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Luosto [](https://expedia.co.uk/Luosto.dx6052870) - Cities near Sodankyla - Places of interest [Rovaniemi](https://expedia.co.uk/Rovaniemi.dx3059)[Kemijarvi](https://expedia.co.uk/Kemijarvi.dx5274)[Saariselka](https://expedia.co.uk/Saariselka.dx500389)[Luosto](https://expedia.co.uk/Luosto.dx6052870)[Kittila](https://expedia.co.uk/Kittila.dx6124769)[Inari](https://expedia.co.uk/Inari.dx6155851)[Savukoski](https://expedia.co.uk/Savukoski.dx3000040263)[Pelkosenniemi](https://expedia.co.uk/Pelkosenniemi.dx3000394229) - [Urho Kekkonen National Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Urho-Kekkonen-National-Park-Lapland.d6110098.Attraction) - [Sodankyla Old Church](https://expedia.co.uk/Sodankyla-Old-Church-Sodankyla.d553248622944890030.Attraction) - [Koilliskaira Visitor Centre](https://expedia.co.uk/Koilliskaira-Visitor-Centre-Sodankyla.d553248621533049888.Attraction) - [Pyhä-Luosto National Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Pyha-Luosto-National-Park-Lapland.d6110096.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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