The Northern Lights Route 465 km/290 miles
Revontultentie 465 km
The Northern Lights Route, which traverses the stunning fell scenery of Finland, Sweden, and Norway, passes along the border of Finland and Sweden.
It follows the Tornio River Valley, and continues from Kilpisjärvi to Norway, via Storfjord to Tromsø.
The Tornionjoki River is the longest free-flowing river (510 km) in Europe. It is also known as a great salmon river, so there are many excellent fishing spots along the route, particularly on the stretch between Pello and Kolari. The Northern Lights Route runs through varying landscapes of forests and fells. Along the route is also the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, which is a unique national treasure with its magnificent views. As you drive further north, traditional agricultural areas change into areas where reindeer husbandry dominates. In addition to a diverse natural environment, the region is home to a long Lappish culture rich in tradition with all of its manifestations. The route: From Tornio, National Road 21 via Ylitornio, Pello, Kolari, Muonio, and Karesuvanto to Kilpisjärvi.
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