Pelkosenniemi

Pelkosenniemi is a destination in Lappi, Finland. It offers visitors a range of attractions and experiences in a distinctive setting.

By Bus

There are a few daily coach connections to the parish village from Rovaniemi via Sodankylä or Kemijärvi. A bus ticket from Rovaniemi costs approx €30/adult and the trip takes about 2.5 hours.

From Kemijärvi there are more daily connections. A bus ticket costs €12/adult and the trip takes about an hour. Most departures visit Pyhätunturi resort on their way.

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By Car / Road

If you arrive by car , the main village is by the road E63. To get to Pyhä resort turn from E63 to road 962 at Vuostimo or from E75 at Torvinen.

By bus

There are a few daily coach connections to the parish village from Rovaniemi via Sodankylä or Kemijärvi. A bus ticket from Rovaniemi costs approx €30/adult and the trip takes about 2.5 hours.

From Kemijärvi there are more daily connections. A bus ticket costs €12/adult and the trip takes about an hour. Most departures visit Pyhätunturi resort on their way.

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There is no local public transportation in Pelkosenniemi. You may use taxi or the long distance coaches if your destination in on their routes. Check Matkahuolto or ask your host for details.

During the spring season the Pyhä shuttle drives a circular route around Pyhä resort. The shuttle is free of charge.

By taxi

Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi

In or near the main village

Pelkosenniemi church ,

Kirkkotie 10

( in the centre ),

+358 40-184-9300 .

The wooden church built in 1929 was saved in the Lapland War. The church and the surrounding buildings are on the list of nationally significant built cultural environments. Open during the services, otherwise by request.

There are bird watching towers by many of those vast mires in the area. River Kitinen is a popular fishing destination.

Luiro mires

( 12.5 km north from Pelkosenniemi towards Savukoski ).

Large fen mires and raised bogs, internationally significant bird habitat. The Sokanaapa trail and bird watching tower are an easy way to see some of the mires. Getting a more complete picture of the 12 km² area requires planning and decent equipment.

There are several restaurants and bars at the Pyhä resort. For self-catering, the K-market and SEO in the main village stock groceries.

SEO Pelkosenniemi ,

Sodankyläntie 9

( in the main village ),

+358 40 722 6635 .

M–F 09:00–18:00, Sa–Su 09:00–17:00 .

Café at the gasoline station serving simple meals.

SEO Pelkosenniemi (

Sodankyläntie 9, in the main village ),

+358 40 722 6635 .

M–F 09:00–18:00, Sa–Su 09:00–17:00 .

Café & bar at the gasoline station.

Kairan Pirttikahvila ,

Sodankyläntie 1009 (

in Kairala ),

+358 40 512 3131 ,

[email protected] .

Summer café open June–September. Local turnip products.

Café-Gallery Säpikäs ,

Suvannontie 1043 (

in Suvanto ),

+358 40 965 9704 .

Café in a historic environment with an art gallery.

For accommodation at Pyhä resort see Pyhä .

Mäkelän B&B ,

Kemijärventie 664 ,

+358 40 7716691 ,

[email protected] .

A small B&B by the river Kemijoki.

Ollila hut

( in Suvanto ),

+358 40 820 6215 ,

[email protected] .

Cottage for 4+2 persons in the Suvanto village. Dry toilet. Sauna. No linen.

winter €70/night, summer €60/night .

Mettiäinen huts ,

Suvannontie 1043

( in Suvanto ),

+358 40 820 6215 .

Four cottages in the Suvanto village. Sauna. Café.

Hunting lodge Kotasija

( in Suvanto ),

+358 40 832 9133 .

Lodging option for 10 persons, modern kitchen, shower and WC.

€50/person .

K-market Pelkosenniemi ,

Sodankyläntie 8

( in the centre ),

+358 20 700 5710 .

M-Sa 08:00-21:00, Su 09:00-21:00 .

Groceries.

K-market Pyhäntähti ,

Kultakeronkatu 4

( in Pyhä resort ),

+358 16 882 810 .

M-F 09:00-18:00, Sa-Su 10:00-18:00 .

Groceries and souvenirs. Mail service. Gasoline. Prescription-free drugs. Alko pick-up point.

SEO Pelkosenniemi ,

Sodankyläntie 9 ,

+358 40 722 6635 .

M-F 09:00-18:00, Sa-Su 09:00-17:00 .

Gasoline. Café & bar. Mail service. Alko pick-up point.

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