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Enontekiö has 350 fells, 825 lakes, 200 kilometres of ski trails, 600 kilometres of snowmobile trails and 227 species of birds. Hetta is an age-old Lapp and Sámi dwelling place where traditional culture – centred on reindeer husbandry for the last few hundred years among both the original Lappish and the semi-nomadic Sámi inhabitants – is still very much alive. Natural livelihoods are still practised, handicraft skills passed down the generations, and the tradition of the Joiku (traditional Sámi lyric poems) continues to flourish.
- Age-old Lapp and Sámi cultural area centred on reindeer husbandry
- Living joiku (Sámi lyric poem) tradition
- Jyppyrävaara Hill look-out over Hetta and the fells
- Lake Ounasjärvi – source of the free-flowing River Ounasjoki
Living with the seasons
We live in firm connection with nature, and Lapland's 8 distinct seasons bring remarkable changes to daily life. Seasonal awareness matters in the arctic: the activities possible in our pristine nature vary as much with the seasons as does the rhythm of life on the husky farm. So choose wisely between deep winter, late winter, spring, early summer, summer, late summer, autumn and early winter.
Jyppyrävaara Hill and Lake Ounasjärvi
The best place to take in the uniqueness of the Hetta area's natural features is the look-out at the top of Jyppyrävaara Hill, where the village and surrounding fell landscape astound visitors time after time. The hill is covered by pine-dominated forest dotted with birch, aspen and mountain ash, with only a few lone spruce, as the northern growth line of spruce is 20 km south. Lake Ounasjärvi lies between the Pallas-Ounastunturi fell-chain and Hetta, and is the source of the River Ounasjoki, one of Lapland's longest free-flowing rivers.
Collecting MushroomsThanks to the pure Arctic air, the wild mushrooms of Enontekiö are pure and aromatic, ready for gathering in late summer and autumn.
Fishing in EnontekiöA year-round fisherman's paradise of crystal-clear lakes and sparkling mountain rivers, with salmon, grayling, whitefish and trout to be caught.
Freedom to RoamFinland's "Everyman's Rights" let everyone roam the countryside, forage, and fish with a line and rod — respectfully, since Arctic nature is fragile.
Gathering BerriesCloudberries, blueberries and lingonberries abound — Enontekiö's wild berries are pure and aromatic, ripe for picking in late summer and autumn.
Hunting in EnontekiöHunting and game management in Enontekiö, run by Metsähallitus on a principle of sustainable development, with willow grouse, hare and waterfowl as the main game.
Restaurants & CafesWhere to eat in and around Hetta — from Cafe Peura at the nature centre to multifunctional petrol-station cafes and fell hotels north, west and east of the village.