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Ounasvaara

A forested hill across the river, with ski slopes, trails and a view over the town.

Photo: Sadenäyttely · CC BY-SA 4.0
Open
Always
Price
Free; paid for lifts
Time Needed
2 hours
Address
Ounasvaara, RovaniemiDirections
Getting There
About 10 minutes by car or bus east of the center.

Why Go

Cross-country ski tracks and downhill slopes cover the hill in winter, and in summer its trails make an easy hike to watch the midnight sun over the town.

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