Villa Havu guide book to Pyhätunturi
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Pyhä Ski Center is catering for all your needs regarding downhill skiing and snowboarding.
The slopes range from easy to demanding and also separate training areas for kids/families.
Tickets available on Pyhä Ski resort web sites where you will also find slope info and opening hours.
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Pyhä Ski Resort
21 KultakeronkatuPyhä Ski Center is catering for all your needs regarding downhill skiing and snowboarding.
The slopes range from easy to demanding and also separate training areas for kids/families.
Tickets available on Pyhä Ski resort web sites where you will also find slope info and opening hours.
One of a kind Amethyst mine on top of Lampivaara peak on Luosto (the neighboring fjell of Pyhä) where you can dig your own gem stone of Lapland, purple amethyst!
Please check details on the website!
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Amethyst Mine
One of a kind Amethyst mine on top of Lampivaara peak on Luosto (the neighboring fjell of Pyhä) where you can dig your own gem stone of Lapland, purple amethyst!
Please check details on the website!
Kopara Reindeer Park organizes authentic reindeer experiences just 20 minutes away from Villa Havu.
In Kopara you can meet & feed reindeers and enjoy different reindeer safaris. Check the Kopara website for bookings and more information.
Kopara Reindeer Park
1160 LuostontieKopara Reindeer Park organizes authentic reindeer experiences just 20 minutes away from Villa Havu.
In Kopara you can meet & feed reindeers and enjoy different reindeer safaris. Check the Kopara website for bookings and more information.
Jaakkola Reindeer Farm is located 35-minute car ride away from Villa Havu, in the direction of Luosto.
On this reindeer farm you can experience guided reindeer farm visits, reindeer sleigh rides, over-night reindeer just to name a few.
Please check out the Jaakkola Reindeer Farm websites for more info and booking.
Jaakkola Reindeer Farm
899 AlakitisentieJaakkola Reindeer Farm is located 35-minute car ride away from Villa Havu, in the direction of Luosto.
On this reindeer farm you can experience guided reindeer farm visits, reindeer sleigh rides, over-night reindeer just to name a few.
Please check out the Jaakkola Reindeer Farm websites for more info and booking.
One of the best spots in Pyhä to go hunting for the Northern Lights!
The Northern Lights, Aurora Borealis, occur in the Arctic sky on clear nights. Old stories tell that this phenomenon is caused by a fox running on the fjell and wagging it’s tail. The scientific explanation is that they are caused by solar winds in interaction with the earth's magnetic field. Statistically, the northern lights in Lapland are most likely to be seen from mid-August to mid-April. Seeing the northern lights is believed to bring good luck.
Check out Pyhä website for more best spots for observing them and info on how to active the Northern Lights alert system to follow and maximise your chances of seeing them in action!
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One of the best spots in Pyhä to go hunting for the Northern Lights!
The Northern Lights, Aurora Borealis, occur in the Arctic sky on clear nights. Old stories tell that this phenomenon is caused by a fox running on the fjell and wagging it’s tail. The scientific explanation is that they are caused by solar winds in interaction with the earth's magnetic field. Statistically, the northern lights in Lapland are most likely to be seen from mid-August to mid-April. Seeing the northern lights is believed to bring good luck.
Check out Pyhä website for more best spots for observing them and info on how to active the Northern Lights alert system to follow and maximise your chances of seeing them in action!
One must see place is the Lucky Ranches authentic Snow Igloos. Maybe consider booking this experience for one night?
They offer Snow igloos, with the real beds inside. The Igloos are built are built every winter again from scratch.
Lucky Ranch Snow Igloos
15 OravanrantaOne must see place is the Lucky Ranches authentic Snow Igloos. Maybe consider booking this experience for one night?
They offer Snow igloos, with the real beds inside. The Igloos are built are built every winter again from scratch.
Nature Center Naava is a must visit in Pyhä.
Features a free indoor nature exhibition, suitable for all ages. Here you can learn all about Finnish nature and animals.
Cafe Loimu in same building offers great lunch.
Pyhätunturi Luontokeskus
Nature Center Naava is a must visit in Pyhä.
Features a free indoor nature exhibition, suitable for all ages. Here you can learn all about Finnish nature and animals.
Cafe Loimu in same building offers great lunch.
Spend a day with huskies and enjoy a sleigh ride safari at Artic Husky Farm.
Located about 15min drive away from Villa Havu.
See website for more details.
Arctic Husky Farm
1160 LuostontieSpend a day with huskies and enjoy a sleigh ride safari at Artic Husky Farm.
Located about 15min drive away from Villa Havu.
See website for more details.
Amethyst Spa in Luosto in Lapland Hotels hotel.
Nice place for a visit with kids if the weather is not supporting outdoor activities. Also gym and spa treatments available.
https://luosto.fi/en/business/lapland-hotels-luostotunturi-kylpyla
Amethyst Spa
1 LuostontieAmethyst Spa in Luosto in Lapland Hotels hotel.
Nice place for a visit with kids if the weather is not supporting outdoor activities. Also gym and spa treatments available.
https://luosto.fi/en/business/lapland-hotels-luostotunturi-kylpyla
When you want to enjoy snow and take out the toboggans/gliders available at Villa Havu, this is the place just for that!
Race down the hill and grill sausages on the spot.
The area is reserved only for toboggan riders and well lit also in the evening.
Pyhäntie 1964
1964 PyhäntieWhen you want to enjoy snow and take out the toboggans/gliders available at Villa Havu, this is the place just for that!
Race down the hill and grill sausages on the spot.
The area is reserved only for toboggan riders and well lit also in the evening.
There are in total 150 kilometers of cross country ski trails in Pyhä-Luosto. Part of the tracks goes trough the Pyhä-Luosto National Park.
The closest access to illuminated ski tracks from Villa Havu by foot is in this address. Located about 300m away.
You can rent skies from Pyhä Ski Center.
Please remember, the ski tracks are meant for skiers, and no walking on the tracks is allowed!
Suosirrintie 5
5 SuosirrintieThere are in total 150 kilometers of cross country ski trails in Pyhä-Luosto. Part of the tracks goes trough the Pyhä-Luosto National Park.
The closest access to illuminated ski tracks from Villa Havu by foot is in this address. Located about 300m away.
You can rent skies from Pyhä Ski Center.
Please remember, the ski tracks are meant for skiers, and no walking on the tracks is allowed!
Walking route on Pyhä-Luosto national park. Pathways & stairs renovated 2021. Start from nature center Naava on marked trail or left from family slopes.
Suitable for various ages/people. Amazing views and info charts of history. Small waterfall; Pyhäänkasteenputous, good places to pause, fireplaces etc.
This is a clear must see in Pyhä!
Isokuru
IsokuruWalking route on Pyhä-Luosto national park. Pathways & stairs renovated 2021. Start from nature center Naava on marked trail or left from family slopes.
Suitable for various ages/people. Amazing views and info charts of history. Small waterfall; Pyhäänkasteenputous, good places to pause, fireplaces etc.
This is a clear must see in Pyhä!
Pyhäkuru Adventure Park is a new via ferrata style adventure/ climbing park in Pyhä. The climbing trail is secured to rock walls and safety climbing gear used when going through the adventure trail. The route includes climbing up and down, several zip-line slides and crossing air bridges. Great adrenaline rush!
Please note the min height for this attraction is 140cm.
www.pyhakuru.fi
Pyhäkuru
PyhäkuruPyhäkuru Adventure Park is a new via ferrata style adventure/ climbing park in Pyhä. The climbing trail is secured to rock walls and safety climbing gear used when going through the adventure trail. The route includes climbing up and down, several zip-line slides and crossing air bridges. Great adrenaline rush!
Please note the min height for this attraction is 140cm.
www.pyhakuru.fi
Tiaislaavu in Pyhä-Luosto national park is a fireplace with open hut available for all trekking enthusiasts to visit.
Easy trail leading down to Tiaislaavu from Isokuru trekking trail.
Firewood usually available on spot.
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Pyhä-Luosto
Tiaislaavu in Pyhä-Luosto national park is a fireplace with open hut available for all trekking enthusiasts to visit.
Easy trail leading down to Tiaislaavu from Isokuru trekking trail.
Firewood usually available on spot.
Entertaining and inexpensive swimming hall in nearby city of Kemijärvi. Good for a trip with the kids on rainy day.
Creekside Spa swimming pool
6 VärjärintieEntertaining and inexpensive swimming hall in nearby city of Kemijärvi. Good for a trip with the kids on rainy day.
Book a private moment to enjoy Finnish sauna and outdoor jacuzzi at Pyhä Igloos.
They also have a variety of different activity rentals available.
More info and booking on Pyhä Igloos website.
Picture by Pyhä Igloos
Pyhä Igloos
3 KerontieBook a private moment to enjoy Finnish sauna and outdoor jacuzzi at Pyhä Igloos.
They also have a variety of different activity rentals available.
More info and booking on Pyhä Igloos website.
Picture by Pyhä Igloos
Number one attraction in Northern Finland is of course the Santa Claus Village!
Meet Santa, reindeers and visit the busiest post office, where all the Xmas gift wishes are processed!
Located only 10minutes drive from Rovaniemi Airport this is a must see attraction either on your way to Villa Havu or on your way back to airport.
From Santa Claus Village it takes about 1,5hours to drive to Villa Havu.
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Joulupukin Pajakylä
Number one attraction in Northern Finland is of course the Santa Claus Village!
Meet Santa, reindeers and visit the busiest post office, where all the Xmas gift wishes are processed!
Located only 10minutes drive from Rovaniemi Airport this is a must see attraction either on your way to Villa Havu or on your way back to airport.
From Santa Claus Village it takes about 1,5hours to drive to Villa Havu.
SantaPark is the home cavern of Santa Claus. An ultra chrismassy indoor amusement park worth visiting!
Check the web sites for more detailed info.
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SantaPark - Joulupukin kotiluola
1 TarvantieSantaPark is the home cavern of Santa Claus. An ultra chrismassy indoor amusement park worth visiting!
Check the web sites for more detailed info.
The panorama hut on top of Pyhätunturi (on top of the Blue northern slope) is a cosy place to stop to catch your breath during hiking or skiing. Enjoy the indoor fireplace and stunning views!
Pyhätunturi, 98530 Pelkosenniemi, Suomi
The panorama hut on top of Pyhätunturi (on top of the Blue northern slope) is a cosy place to stop to catch your breath during hiking or skiing. Enjoy the indoor fireplace and stunning views!
Ravintolatarjonta
The best eatery on top of Pyhä fjell. Make sure to try out their famous pancakes with salty or sweet toppings!
Ravintola Tsokka
The best eatery on top of Pyhä fjell. Make sure to try out their famous pancakes with salty or sweet toppings!
Restaurant Aihki located in Sunday Morning Resort by lake Pyhäjärvi.
Beatiful wooden building and high end food & drinks.
Usually they offer a set menu, please check the opening hours on their website.
Sunday Morning Resort
1 HuhanniemiRestaurant Aihki located in Sunday Morning Resort by lake Pyhäjärvi.
Beatiful wooden building and high end food & drinks.
Usually they offer a set menu, please check the opening hours on their website.
Authentic Lappish cuisine restaurant near Rovaniemi. This restaurant is located in Apukka Resort before Santa Claus Village on the way back to Rovaniemi from Villa Havu.
Please check their websites for more details.
Pictures copyright Apukka Resort
Restaurant Aitta
28 TutkijantieAuthentic Lappish cuisine restaurant near Rovaniemi. This restaurant is located in Apukka Resort before Santa Claus Village on the way back to Rovaniemi from Villa Havu.
Please check their websites for more details.
Pictures copyright Apukka Resort
Local Safari company/ Organized activities
Kairankutsu (Call of the Wilderness) is a local safari company providing a wide range of local activities from guided ice-fishing trips, Northern Lights Safaris to snowshoe tours.
In summertime you might consider bird watching tours, fishing trips or guided hiking tour in the midnight sun.
Please check Kairankutsu websites for further information and booking info.
Kairankutsu
4 KultakeronkatuKairankutsu (Call of the Wilderness) is a local safari company providing a wide range of local activities from guided ice-fishing trips, Northern Lights Safaris to snowshoe tours.
In summertime you might consider bird watching tours, fishing trips or guided hiking tour in the midnight sun.
Please check Kairankutsu websites for further information and booking info.
Pyhä Safaris is a local safari company organizing various interesting activities.
In wintertime check out their snowmobile safaris and Ice Karting. Summertime activities include e.g guided hiking tours, canoeing tours and fishing trips.
Please check Pyhä Safaris websites for further information and booking info.
Pyhä Safaris
2030 PyhäntiePyhä Safaris is a local safari company organizing various interesting activities.
In wintertime check out their snowmobile safaris and Ice Karting. Summertime activities include e.g guided hiking tours, canoeing tours and fishing trips.
Please check Pyhä Safaris websites for further information and booking info.
Lucky Ranch is a local safari company located by the lake Pyhäjärvi, located only 10 min drive from Villa Havu.
They offer versatile activities enjoyed on the spot, at the Ranch as well as different guided tours and equipment rental.
This is the place to visit if you are into horseback riding or want to experience authentic Finnish sauna by the lake.
Please check Lucky Ranch websites for further information and booking info.
Lucky Ranch
1210 PyhäntieLucky Ranch is a local safari company located by the lake Pyhäjärvi, located only 10 min drive from Villa Havu.
They offer versatile activities enjoyed on the spot, at the Ranch as well as different guided tours and equipment rental.
This is the place to visit if you are into horseback riding or want to experience authentic Finnish sauna by the lake.
Please check Lucky Ranch websites for further information and booking info.
Different husky safaries at Pyhä Husky Farm.
Located about 7km from Pyhätunturi.
The operator is Kairankutsu/Call of Wilderness
See website for more details.
Kultakeronkatu 4, 98530 Pelkosenniemi, Suomi
Different husky safaries at Pyhä Husky Farm.
Located about 7km from Pyhätunturi.
The operator is Kairankutsu/Call of Wilderness
See website for more details.
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Ski busses
Ski busses connect you from Rovaniemi and Kemijärvi all the way to Pyhä