UTSJOKI

Municipality of Utsjoki is the northernmost municipality in Finland and the only municipality with Sámi population as majority. Village of Utsjoki is the municipal centre. Other villages in the municipality are Nuorgam and Karigasniemi. In Utsjoki you can cross the famous Salmon River Teno to Norway through the Sámi Bridge. In the municipal centre are situated shops and accommodation facilities, customs office and frontier guard unit. Luontotupa with exhibition of nature and traditional livelihoods in the region works in the summertime. Teno River is popular for rowing fishing. In the wintertime you can fish trout in the mountain lakes. The village of Utsjoki is guarded by the sacred Ailigas Mountain. Utsjoki is the starting point for marked hiking routes. On Lake Mantojärvi are situated historically important church of Utsjoki and church cabins. In the summertime this area has a café and guided tours. The marked trail in Kevo nature reserve runs through the Kevo Canyon. The northern end of the trail can be found in Kenespahta. Kenespahta is an excellent stopping point for nature lovers and scenery admirers.