Luxury House in Karesuvanto, Enontekiö!

House is located on the border river between Finland and Sweden on a lovely place by the river shore. Only 7 kilometers away from the village of Karesuvanto, where you can find shops that offer groceries, souvenirs and everything else to satisfy your needs. House is available all year round!

• The house has three bedrooms (6 +4 people), a library room, living room, kitchen, utility room, and sauna. Equipped with a dinner for 12 people, TV, DVD player, radio, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, freezer and refrigerator, sami Kota (a teepee), boat and engine in summer
• Rate: Contact Us
• On extra charge: Catering, snowmobiles, transportations and other services.

End of September - Beautiful Northern Lights!

Living room and kitchen!

FACTS - Enontekiö, "Arm of Finland"

Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)

According to statistics, the best place to view Northern Lights is the Enontekiö region, far from light pollution. The best times to see the Northern Lights are the hours... both sides of midnight. October untill February are the best seasons for occurrences of the Northern Lights.

Cleanest, purest air in Europe

Thanks to the pure and Arctic air, the natural produce found in Enontekiö – wild berries, mushrooms, herbs, fish, reindeer and game birds – are pure and aromatic.

The fresh, sparkling natural springs and silver glistening fish of mountain streams beckon you to the waters for recreation and fishing. Lapland’s rugged and mysterious nature pampers the Real Lapland lovers of the great outdoors with a panorama that upon viewing frees the mind of all that is unnecessary, and fills you with feelings of relaxation.

Best Snow Guarantee in Finland

Enontekiö offers the best guarantee of snow, and indeed the most snow in Finland.

The thickness of the snow cover is normally at its greatest around mid-March; a time when Kilpisjärvi boasts an average of 90-100 cm of snow. On average, the first snowfall arrives on 7 October, with permanent snow cover from 27 October. The winter’s snow cover usually melts on average by 30 May.

The highest fells in Finland

Did you know that Enontekiö is home to over 60% (350) of all fell highlands in Finland, and has all the fells that are over 1000 high?

Over 40 peaks over 1000m

Halti 1324 m, Ridnitsohkka 1316 m, Ruvdnaoaivi 1239 m,  Kiedditsohkka 1200 m,  Urttasvaara 1200 m, Kovddoskaissi 1200 m, Loassonibba 1190 m, Pihtsosjunni 1160 m, Koddervarri 1150 m, Kodderassak 1150 m, Kuonjarohka 1143 m, Kieddoaivi 1140 m, Kahperusvaarat 1140 m, Aldorassa 1130 m, Marfevarri 1070 m, Tuolljehuhput 1080 m, Altovaara 1060 m, Kuojarvarri 1060 m, Meekovaara 1050 m, Saana 1029 m, Jollanoaivi 1029 m, Toskalharji 1026 m, Tiarbmesvarri 1024 m, Aldovaggenmuvra 1020 m, Jeärneoaivi 1010 m, Urtaspahta 1010 m, Veäjehoaivi 1000 m etc.

Gateway to the Arctic Ocean

The Municipality of Enontekiö is located in the northwest part of Lapland, comprising the Arm and Shoulder of Finland, a fell highland region reaching as far as Ruija in Norway. The municipality’s western neighbour is Sweden.

• The distance from Karesuvanto to the Arctic Ocean and Skibotn (Norway) 140 km.

• From Karesuvanto to North Cape (Norway) 460 km.
• From Karesuvanto to Karesuando (Sweden) 0.1 km. 
• From Karesuvanto to Kiiruna (Sweden) 180 km and Narvik (Norway) 330 km.
• From Karesuvanto to Levi or Ylläs (Finland) 150 km.
• From Karesuvanto to Kilpisjärvi (Finland) 95 km.