Vaalajärvi Travel Guide
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Hotelli Sodankylä
The best part of this hotel is the food. Absolutely fantastic dinner with two different pan fried fish with vegetables. The breakfast was even better. So delicious you would like to spend the rest of the day there. It compensates for the humble and even little primitive room.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Hotel Karhu
This room was supposed to minimalistic and easy for an overnight stay to break up a trip. It was not easy. I arrived to the property without any information being sent re:accessing my room or the key. The number on the door was incorrect and took me to a person not the hotel. I contacted hotels.com ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Kuukkeli Apartments Sodankylä
Kuukkeli Sodankylä Apartments
Popular places to visit
Sodankyla Old Church
You can find out about the history of Sodankyla when you stop by Sodankyla Old Church. Take in the jazz scene and northern lights views in the area.
Gold Prospector Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Gold Prospector Museum during your travels in Tankavaara. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Museum of Local History and Culture
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Local History and Culture during your travels in Sodankyla. Wander the forests or discover the area's northern lights views.
Alariesto Galleria
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Alariesto Galleria during your trip to Sodankyla. Take in the jazz scene and northern lights views in the area.
Amethyst Mine
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Amethyst Mine during your travels in Sodankyla. Wander the forests or discover the area's northern lights views.
Koilliskaira Visitor Centre
Explore the great outdoors at Koilliskaira Visitor Centre, a lovely green space in Tankavaara. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
