A BUCKET LIST FULL OF WINTER ACTIVITIES

On snowshoes you get to exercise and admire magnificent scenery - all at the same time!

Snowshoes fit most outdoor boots and shoes. You can also use snowshoes with snowboarding boots. There are different kinds of snowshoes according to the size (weight) of the person. You might also need a pair of downhill skiing poles, especially if there is a lot of snow and you are walking on steep hills or other uneven terrain.

Please note that cross-country skiing trails are only for skiing, walking or biking is not allowed.

Snowshoe trails map Pyhä and Luosto:

• The trails are marked with blue signposts
• No maintenance
• The trail is suitable for snowshoeing
• Pets are welcome when kept on a leash

Our safari organizers have a variety of great trips for you. Welcome!

Snowshoeing in Luosto
Juhan Voitelupalvelu
Lapland Safaris 
Ski Knööli
Kairankutsu
Arctic Horizons
 

Among other activities, fishing is one of the hobbies of many people who come to Lapland for vacation or at least want to try it. In the area you can explore fishing secrets either independently or with the guidance of a program service company. Fishing equipment is also available for rent if you do not have your own gear.

The fisheries management fee is required if you are 18-64 years of age and will be fishing with lures or traps or crayfishing.

An easily accessible fishing spot in Luosto is Metsähallitus' rod fishing area in Ahvenlampi pond, right in the center of Luosto. All types of fishing incl. angling and ice fishing are subject to the Ahvenlampi rod permit.

Permits for the pond can be obtained either from eraluvat.fi or from the Visitor Center Naava. There are boardwalks around the pond to facilitate casting lures from the beach. It is prohibited to use a boat in the pond. The pond is regularly stocked with catch size rainbow trout.

Ice fishing trips in Pyhä-Luosto 

The excursions are directed to nearby fishing destinations in Kitinen river and Pyhäjärvi lake.

Activities providers in,Luosto

• Lapland Safaris Luosto
• Jaakkola reindeer farm

Activities providers in Pyhä

• Pyhäsafaris
• Kairankutsu
• Lucky Ranch
• FishSki
• Jänkäkoira
• Outdoor Artisans

Fatbikes are the new fascinating way to enjoy the arctic nature. These easy-to-ride mountain bikes will take you through new-fallen snow with ease. Wide tyres offer a great grip and make the bike very agile – and will but a big grin on your face.

In total there is 52 kilometers of winter biking routes in Pyhä-Luosto: 40 kilometers in Pyhä and 12 kilometers in Luosto.

You can join a guided tour in the Pyhä-Luosto National Park, or, would you prefer, to rent a bike for independently cruising around in the Pyhä region. Pyhä offers excellent environment for fatbiking. The most exquisite route options are located in Pyhä-Luosto National Park.

Pyhä-Luosto winter biking map

Pyhä-Luosto mountain biking trails from Outdoor Active:

Luosto:

• Lapland Safaris Luosto
• Bliss Adventure

Pyhä: 

• Pyhähippu Oy
• Bliss Adventure
• Pyhä Igloos
• Experience Pyhä
• Lucky Ranch 

Check when the winter biking trail were maintained last time:

• Check the maintenance situation for Pyhä winter biking trails 
• Check the maintenance situation for Luosto winter biking trails

The color code tells you how far it is from the last maintenance.

• Green = less than 48 hours
• Orange = under 5 days ago
• Yellow = less 14 days ago
• Grey = over 14 days ago

• The trails are marked with blue singposts, or with blue winter biker symbols.
• Groomed once a week with a snowmobile. Except Pyhä wilderness trail that is mostly maintained together with the ski trails.
• The trail is suitable for winter biking, walking and snowshoeing.
• Pets are welcome when kept on a leash.
• The winter biker is abliged to yield walkers & skiers.

At Pyhä-Luosto snowmobiling tracks are connected to further distances all the way to the Arctic Sea. Areas programme service companies offers many different kind of snowmobile safaris for the beginners as well as driver’s looking for exciting challenges.

From Excursionmap.fi - service you can take a look of Pyhä-Luosto area snowmobile routes.

Who can ride and where:

A snowmobile can be driven by a person who is 15 years old or older. The driver must have at least a T license (or a valid driver's licence) as he/she is riding along official snowmobile routes or riding on a road / crossing a road. Drunk driving regulations apply to snowmobile riders also in terrain.

Riding a snowmobile across terrain always requires permission from the land-owner. No special permission is required if one rides on official snowmobile routes and on ice-covered bodies of water.

Regulations:

One observes right-sided traffic on routes. The biggest permitted terrain speed on land is 60 km/h and 80 km/h on iced-over water areas. If there is a sleigh linked to the snowmobile - for the purpose of carrying people - the maximum speed is 40 km/h.

In addition to driving skill, the snowmobile rider’s most important safety device is protective helmet. It has been deemed mandatory for both the driver and the passenger. Helmet use is mandatory also for a passenger who travels in an open sleigh.

Snowmobile safaris in Luosto

Lapland Safaris Luosto
Tel. +358 16 624 336
Email. luosto@laplandsafaris.fi

Snowmobile safaris in Pyhä

PyhäSafaris
Tel. +358 40 778 9106 
Email. info@pyhasafaris.com

Pyhä Igloos
Tel.+358 400 448 160
Email info@pyhaigloos.fi

Experience Pyhä 
Tel. +358 50 543 6627
Email. sales@experiencepyha.fi

Lucky Ranch

Lucky Ranch - Private snowmobile safaris and Northern Lights safaris for small groups, families and couples. 

More info on Luckyranch.fi

Northern Light Village Pyhä

Private snowmonile safaris from 2 hours to 4 hours and kids snowmobiles. 

Book from webshop 

Pyhä-Luosto has two reindeer farms, of which Reindeer Park Kopara is located halfway between Pyhä and Luosto and Jaakkola Reindeer Farm about 10 km from Luosto towards Sodankylä towards Alakitinen road.

At Jaakkola reindeer farm, you can get to the snow-lined postcard landscapes on a sleigh ride or, if the excursion is not attractive, you can get acquainted with the history of the reindeer farm with a self-guided mobile tour that can be conveniently purchased from the online store. 

More information about Jaakkola reindeer farm:  Tel. 040 412 4934 Email. info@jaakkolareindeerfarm.com

In the Reindeer park kopara, you can get acquainted with the ancient local way of life and enjoy local reindeer soup at the Reindeer Restaurant Kopara. At Kopara reindeer farm, you can get to know the friendly reindeer in the park on a self-guided tour of the reindeer trail or enjoy reindeer safaris of different lengths. 

Safaris and tickets for the reindeer trail are conveniently available in the online store. You can also ask for tickets for the reindeer trail at the counter of reindeer restaurant Kopara.

More information about Reindeer Park Kopara Tel. 040 841 9199 Email. sales@kopara.fi

The Pyhä-Luosto area is served by two dog farms, which offer dog sledding rides of different lengths in the winter and farm visits.

Lapland Husky Farm is located just a 10-minute drive from Pyhä or Luosto, on the Pyhä-Luosto road, halfway between Pyhä and Luosto. Booking tru Laplans Safaris Luosto.

Pyhä Husky Farm is located right next to Pyhä-Luosto National Park, about 7 km from Pyhätunturi and 25 km from Luosto. Bookings tru Kairankutsu.