Welcome to Cross the Magical Arctic Circle Line in Pello, Finnish Lapland!
The Arctic Circle is defined as the latitude above which, for at least one day each year, the sun does not rise in winter and does not set in summer. This is why it is associated with the Midnight Sun. The Arctic Circle (66°33′46″ N) runs through the Municipality of Pello in Finnish Lapland, passing through the village of Juoksenki, located about 30 km south of Pello’s centre. This Arctic Circle village lies on the banks of the beautiful Tornio River, offering a range of services for visitors.
Juoksenki, Arctic Circle Village in Pello in summer
In addition to quality camping services, travellers can enjoy various activities at Arctic Camping. Located directly on the Arctic Circle, Tuomaan Tupa is a cosy café-restaurant with a large souvenir & gift shop and a popular place to take photos at the Arctic Circle sign. Nearby, Napapiirin Eräkartano provides accommodation. In the heart of Juoksenki village, Pörröporo café-restaurant & shop offer reindeer dishes, local specialities, gifts, souvenirs and an authentic atmosphere of Lapland.
VIDEO: Arctic Circle in Pello in Finnish Lapland
In winter, visitors can also use the unique Arctic Circle Ice Road connecting Finland and Sweden. Along the way, travellers cross the Arctic Circle, an international border, and a time zone—all at once.
VIDEO: Arctic Circle Ice road in Pello, Lapland
Internationally, the Arctic Circle at Pello and the village of Juoksenki are also known for the unique Swim the Arctic Circle event, an annual open-air competition held in the Tornio River in July.
Pello is also the Fishing Capital of Finland that perhaps the most beautiful lake in Lapland, and indeed the largest lake in Western Finnish Lapland – Lake Miekojärvi – is also an Arctic Circle like. The lake is affectionately called the “Pearl of the Arctic Circle”, as the Arctic Circle runs through the lake. According to certain legends, the best catches of lake fish occur right on the line of the Arctic Circle.
VIDEO: Miekojärvi, Arctic Circle lake in Pello
The Arctic Circle and Arctic nature create a unique sense of northern mysticism in our region. In summer, nature’s rapid growth and the Midnight Sun fill both people and natural produce with energy and vitality. In midwinter, the blue twilight and Northern Lights invite visitors to experience the tranquillity of the polar night. Visit the Arctic Circle in Pello: feel and experience the forces of northern nature, draw strength from them, but be aware—Lapland’s magic may capture your heart, and soon you will find yourself longing to return.
More about Arctic Circle in Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctic_Circle
VIDEO: Fishing in Miekojärvi, the Arctic Circle lake
VIDEO: Swim the Arctic Circle swimming competition in Juoksenki Village in Pello in Lapland. Video produced by Santatelevision / Joulupukki TV
