Riisitunturi National Park — Attraction in Eastern Lapland

Riisitunturi National Park, also known as Riisitunturin kansallispuisto in Finnish, is a stunning national park located in Lapland, Finland. Established in 1982, the park covers an area of approximately 77 square kilometers. The park is characterized by its unique landscape of rounded hills, known as "tunturi" in Finnish. Riisitunturi National Park is home to a diverse range of arctic flora and fauna. The park is covered in snow and ice for most of the year, making it a winter wonderland. The park has several hiking trails, ranging from easy to challenging, that offer breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. In the winter, the park is perfect for skiing and snowshoeing. In the summer, the park's hills are covered in delicious berries, such as cloudberries and blueberries.

Wildlife and NatureThe park is home to a large population of reindeer.Riisitunturi National Park is a birdwatcher's paradise, with species such as the golden eagle and the gyrfalcon.The park's unique landscape supports a diverse range of arctic flora, including rare species such as the Lapland rhododendron.

The park is located in Lapland, Finland, approximately 150 km north of Rovaniemi. The park can be reached by car or public transportation. There are several accommodation options available in the nearby town of Poiso

Riisitunturi National Park is a great place to see the Northern Lights. In the summer, the park experiences the Midnight Sun, where the sun remains visible at midnight. The park is home to the indigenous Sami people, who have lived in the area for centuries.

Riisitunturi National Park is a unique and breathtaking destination that offers a range of outdoor activities and stunning...

Such a magnificent destination that we take all of our lapland visitors, the reaction is always the same - pure amazement and disbelief that a place like this actually exists. It feels like you're surrounded by snow monsters!

The hike is easy, even for parents with bad backs and heart conditions - the hike begins with a steady incline and then it's mainly on the flat but you're always taking lots of photo breaks so the hike is broken up. We did the 4.8km loop and included a laavu sausage lunch which was sheltered and well equipped eating place. There was wooden benches and sausage sticks provided and then it's a short walk back to the...

This walk took us about 3 hrs in thick deep snow wearing snow walkers. From middle of the path it was fresh snow so wasn’t walked by anyone else so was tricky to find out way, thank god the posts were there direction us. It’s a medium to easy walk and dog friendly.

We took the 4.6km walk and that’s the green route. Half way on that route is a log cabin with open fire to help cook up some grub. But also which is recently new is an open log cabin with big fire to house around 20 people. Good place to stop off and relax and take in the views. There is fresh fire logs...