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Across the Sodankyl\u00e4\u2013Sompio region, there are natural attractions and trails where both families with children and sure-footed hikers will always discover something new.<\/p>\n
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Do you want to experience the must\u2011see sights of Sodankyl\u00e4\u2019s town center at a leisurely walking pace? Spot the 8 most central and finest attractions along a single walking tour!<\/p>\n
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Short and easy trails make Sodankyl\u00e4 an excellent destination for relaxed day trips \u2013 whether you are a local or a visitor. Explore the Pappilanniemi riverside route, Paavo\u2019s Trail, Porttikoski, and Viiankiaapa. Please note that these destinations and trails are best suited for summer and autumn, unless otherwise specified.<\/p>\n
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These destinations offer physical challenges and unforgettable scenery. They are ideal for hikers who want to experience Lapland\u2019s nature at its deepest. Set out on a hike to Nuolikuru, Oratunturi, or the Nattaset fells. For more seasoned wilderness explorers, we recommend Pitti\u00f6vaara, Sattasvaara, and Kaarenstunturi<\/p>\n
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Urho Kekkonen National Park<\/a> and the adjacent Sompio strict nature reserve<\/a> are among Finland\u2019s largest protected areas and most popular hiking destinations.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/visitsodankylasompio.fi\/en\/palvelu\/three-ways-to-experience-urho-kekkonen-national-park\/” button_text=”Read more” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”right” animation_intensity_fold=”20%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n .<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ background_image=”https:\/\/visitsodankylasompio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/uncategorized-nattanen1-Visit-Sompio.jpg” custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ height=”400px” global_colors_info=”{}”] [\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”About Us Area” module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ background_position=”bottom_left” width=”100%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”100%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”-58px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px||” make_fullwidth=”on” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ background_image=”https:\/\/visitsodankylasompio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/luosto-1-6.jpg” custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ height=”400px” global_colors_info=”{}”] [\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#000000″ custom_padding=”150px|10%|150px|10%” custom_padding_tablet=”150px|10%|150px|10%” custom_padding_phone=”50px|10%|50px|10%” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ header_3_font=”|||on|||||” background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”||5px|” animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_fold=”20%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ text_font_size=”15px” background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”||35px|” animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_fold=”20%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n At the northwestern end of Pyh\u00e4\u2013Luosto National Park rises Ukko-Luosto, and in the southeast stands Pyh\u00e4. 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