HOW TO GET HERE
HOW TO GET HERE
Utsjoki is truly in the middle of nowhere. It is embraced by two of the biggest wilderness areas of Finland – Kaldoaivi and Paistunturi. North from here it is just wilderness for 60km and then you will hit the Arctic ocean. There is 700 inhabitants in Utsjoki, and not a lot of traffic, which makes it the most peaceful and remote area of Lapland.
There is no big industrial tourism or busloads of people in Utsjoki – but there is more nature than one lifetime can ever explore and serene beauty that you will not find elsewhere.
You may arrive to your accommodation also by using a door code, without the need to have close contact to the staff or other guests.
You have a couple of transportation options to get here.
IVALO AIRPORT
Ivalo is the biggest town close-by in Finnish side. It it located within a 2-hour drive from Utsjoki. There is an airport and daily flights from Helsinki.
From Ivalo there is a daily bus connection coming to Utsjoki. The ride will take you through beautiful arctic scenery and is an experience just by itself. The bus leaves from Ivalo bus station at 12.55 and the price is 29,20€.
(Data is from 2/2018 – check recent prices and departure times)
Bus schedules from Ivalo you can find HERE!
Also there is an option to book a ride through us! Ask more about airport transportation via email to info@holidayvillagevalle.fi !
LAKSELV AIRPORT
Lakselv is located west from Utsjoki, not so far away from Nordkapp – the northernmost point of Europe.
From Lakselv there is no bus connection to Utsjoki.
There is an option to book a ride through us! Ask more about airport transportation via email to info@holidayvillagevalle.fi !
KIRKENES AIRPORT
Kirkenes/Kirkkoniemi airport is located on the Norwegian side, within 2,5 hours drive from Utsjoki. On the ride you can see the beautiful arctic ocean and the fjordview of northern Norway!
From Kirkenes there is no bus connection to Utsjoki.
There is an option to book a ride through us! Ask more about airport transportation via email to info@holidayvillagevalle.fi !
HELSINKI/ROVANIEMI
You can also come from Helsinki or from Rovaniemi with your own car or rental car. The drive from Helsinki is from Finland’s one end to another and will be around 1300km. The drive from Rovaniemi to Utsjoki is around 500km.
It is also possible to take a train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi and continue from there with a bus all the way to Utsjoki!
Schedules can be found HERE!