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In 1868 the remote area of Tankavaara on the Ivalojoki, 32km south of ³§²¹²¹°ù¾±²õ±ð±ô°ìä, experienced a gold rush, with a community of up to 500 panners seeking…
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The bustling, touristy village of ³§²¹²¹°ù¾±²õ±ð±ô°ìä (Sámi: Suolocielgi), 250km north of the Arctic Circle, is more resort than community, as it's basically a collection of enormous hotels and holiday cottages, but it's a great spot to get active. It’s a major winter destination for Christmassy experiences, sled safaris and skiing, and in summer it serves as the main base for trekkers heading into the awesome ³§²¹²¹°ù¾±²õ±ð±ô°ìä Wilderness.
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Next door to Tankavaara's gold-panning museum, Kultamuseo, this nature centre has advice on activities and trekking in Urho Kekkonen National Park. Good…
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Trip the white fantastic in Lapland: ³§²¹²¹°ù¾±²õ±ð±ô°ìä's best winter activitiesSep 12, 2019 • 6 min read