Pallasjärvi Lake
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Pallastunturi mirrors the picturesque Pallasjärvi Lake surface in calm weather. It is a magnificent sight as well an awesome photo to have. The easiest way to get to Pallasjärvi is to drive by car to Hirvaslahti or Pallaslompolo. Both have camping possibilities available. The red sand courtyard of an abandoned cabin is photographic sight.
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Kiuaskero Fell, 431 m
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Surrounded by handsome old forests, Kiuaskero is a great day trip destination. At the rugged peak of Kero, there are enough beautiful rocks to look at, and there are no reproaches in the landscape either - a mosaic of forest dangers opens up around it, which in the east grows into a lofty mountain chain starting from Ylläs.
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Keimiötunturi Fell, 613 m
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Climbing to the Keimiötunturi Fell is a breathtaking but rewarding job. It offers stunning views of Lake Jerisjärvi. On the other side the landscape opens to northern traditional view of fells up to the Pallas.
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Yli-Muonio Village
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The village is located as a strip landscape along the River Muonionjoki and the road along its banks. The majority of the village is on the southern slope of Utkuvaara, but the village continues south of Lake Utkujärvi to Nulusniemi. The old road runs along the southern edge of the village, where the old building base is located.
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Torassieppi village
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The Farms of Kotakorva, Sieppi and Koskenniemi have the most representative traditional building stock in the village. The main building of Kotakorva is from the 1850s and the other two houses from the 1930s. At the river bank, there is the old tar grave of the villagers, and floodplains preserved for the visitors to explore.
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Ruonakaula's Seita
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Starting from Tornio the border continues to Ylitornio and Kittilä and further along it to the west of Pallastunturi. The border was intended to separate the parishes of Länsipohja and Ostrobothnia from Lapland, and the border is also known as the border between Lapland and everything else.
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Harjujärvi's Ridge
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A small dirt road turns from Torniontie (E8), which leads to the P-place. The road is about 1.5 miles long and bouncy, but at least now it was more or less in driving condition. The route is well marked. The trees have both orange and red paint marks. From time to time there were also wooden benches along the route.
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Salmijärvi Wilderness Farm
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The Fell Lapland region in Muonio was a hunting and fishing area for Sámi people for centuries. The solid Finnish peasant settlement was established at the beginning of the 17th century into this area. During the II World War, also Muonio was largely destroyed by the German troops.
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Särkitunturi Fell, 492 m
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Särkitunturi is an easily accessible hiking area with campsite facilities and beautiful views. The view over Pallas Tunturi has been selected as Finland's national landscape. With an easy access and terrain Särki Hill offers great hiking experience for the whole family and serves a great photographic place.
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Hiker's Cross
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An ecumenical cross has been erected on top of Olos Hill. The Cross was blessed by Samuel Salmi, Bishop of the Diocese of Oulu on June 20, 2007, naming the Cross to the Apostle John. The place on the top of the fell is a place of silence, open to everyone to visit or give their respects.
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Pallas' Global Atmosphere Watch Station
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The station handles expert tasks and communication related to the composition of the atmosphere. Focuses on current climate and air quality challenges in Finland and internationally. Participates in numerous national and international research programs and projects investigating the effects of air quality and climate.
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E8 - Aurora Smart road
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The 10 kilometer long part of the road between Pahtonen - Puthaanranta is smart road on Highway 21 in Muonio. Smart road offers the conditions for testing automatic vehicles and related technologies in challenging road and weather conditions of Lapland. Road equipment supports the technical performance of vehicles.
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Pakasaivo Canyon Lake
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In Pakasaivo, also known as "Lapland's Hell", water depths is up to 60 meters, and the cliffs around the lake reach some 60 meters above the water. The worship site of Pakasaivo must have been located on the jagged rocky slope of the eastern shore of the northern end of the lake. There are small caverns on the eastern wall maybe be for sacrifices.
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Äkässaivo Canyon Lake
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The steep-walled Äkässaivo and the huge Seitapahta on its shores are sacred places for the Sami. Sights in Muonio can be explored along the nature trail, Saivonkierros, which tells about the nature and history of the area. If visited remember to be respectful, some Seita places are still sacrite for Sámi, they should be respected.
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Akamella Cemetery in Sweden
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Before Akamella, the deceased were transported to Matarenki. Sámi and new builders were buried in Akamella. After the end of the Finnish War (1808–1809), a new frontier of the kingdom was formed. Akamella and his deceased remained on the Swedish side. After Muonio became its own parish in 1812, a cemetery was established next to the church.
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