Vaalajärvi Travel Guide
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Hotel Karhu
The room was dirty very old fashioned sauna only you can use for 7pm to 9 pm breakfast was not good at all reception staff was nice I stayed three nights in this hotel and they haven’t t done any Room service I would not recommend this hotel
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2025
Hotelli Sodankylä
The best part of this hotel is the food. Absolutely fantastic dinner with two different pan fried fish with vegetables. The breakfast was even better. So delicious you would like to spend the rest of the day there. It compensates for the humble and even little primitive room.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Kuukkeli Apartments Sodankylä
Kuukkeli Sodankylä Apartments
Puljunharju by Interhome
This cabin is in a quiet neighborhood about a kilometer from the main road. It has plenty of room and the summer sunsets are beautiful over the river.
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2024
Popular places to visit
Koilliskaira Visitor Centre
Explore the great outdoors at Koilliskaira Visitor Centre, a lovely green space in Tankavaara. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Alariesto Galleria
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Alariesto Galleria during your trip to Sodankyla. Take in the jazz scene and northern lights views in the area.
Amethyst Mine
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Amethyst Mine during your travels in Sodankyla. Wander the forests or discover the area's northern lights views.
Sodankyla Old Church
You can find out about the history of Sodankyla when you stop by Sodankyla Old Church. Take in the jazz scene and northern lights views in the area.
Museum of Local History and Culture
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Local History and Culture during your travels in Sodankyla. Wander the forests or discover the area's northern lights views.
Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Beach during your trip to Sodankyla? Wander the forests or discover the area's northern lights views.
Activities
Trip to Pyhä-Luosto National Park and Amethyst Mine
Rovaniemi Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour
Private Sliding Ski Tour in Pyha Luosto National Park
