Järämä Fortification Area — Local services in Tunturi-Lapin seutukunta

The museum itself was closed when we visited. As I am very interested in military history, this place was utterly interesting. One very much feel the spirit of gone by days in the stone block trenches. There are also command posts and signs to guide you throw the history. One can imagine how the fortification ones was manned and perhaps get an understanding of the hardships of young soldiers. I will try to visit again when the...

We didn't visit the museum as it was closed during Midsummer. Was quite surreal to be walking along the path, exploring the fortification area and bunkers (where there are wooden bunk beds used by soldiers, under the corrugated metal shelter). Surprisingly a large area with many ups and downs, some narrow pathways. Lots of rocks. Built in 1944 and...

This WWII museum was a very pleasant surprise, a large maze of trenches and restored bunkers outdoors amidst beautiful natural surroundings (~ 1.2 km of walkable trenches). One could really get a feel of the soldiers daily life here. The museum had also some exhibitions indoors and a cafe. A perfect stop on your roadtrip, and a good bit of...