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Enontekiö is a wild, ancient and uninhabited Lapland of vast wilderness areas, free-flowing rivers and Finland's only high fell area – rugged, pristine nature that is a paradise for nature lovers seeking the pure air of the great outdoors. Over 75% of the area is protected land, and 60% of all Finland's fell highlands are found here, including every fell over 1000m high. Enontekiö also has numerous wilderness areas and one of Finland's 37 national parks, the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park.
- 60% of all of Finland's fell highlands are here
- 40 fells over 1000m high, including Halti (1324 m), Finland's highest
- Over 75% of the area is protected land
- Finland's only high fell area, with free-flowing rivers
- Major wilderness areas: Pöyrisjärvi, Tarvantovaara, Pulju, Käsivärsi
The high fells
There are 40 fells over 1000m high, including Halti (1324 m), Ridnitsohkka (1316 m), Ruvdnaoaivi (1239 m), Kiedditsohkka (1200 m), Urttasvaara (1200 m), Kovddoskaissi (1200 m), Loassonibba (1190 m), Pihtsosjunni (1160 m), Saana (1029 m) and Toskalharji (1026 m), among many others. Halti is Finland's highest mountain.
Remote and relatively unknown
Although the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park has long been a popular Finnish outdoor destination, most of the area remains fairly remote and relatively unknown. The major wilderness areas around Enontekiö include Pöyrisjärvi, Tarvantovaara, Pulju and the Käsivärsi (the 'Arm' of Finland) around Kilpisjärvi.
Central Wilderness AreasEnontekiö's three central wilderness areas - Pöyrisjärvi, Tarvantovaara and Pulju - vast roadless landscapes for experienced hikers, canoeists and fishers.
Western Wilderness AreasFinland's grandest fells - Käsivarsi Wilderness Area and the ancient Malla Strict Nature Reserve, home to Halti, Saana and the Three Nations' Border Point.