Uccohalla and Paljakka are located 20 km from each other, they have a common system of ski runs and a general subscription to ski lifts. Those wishing to spend vacations on local slopes should take care of the realization of their desire in advance: the resort is very popular among Finns and Europeans who have a bad habit of planning their vacation six months before it starts.
Ukhokhalla resembles a village in the Alps: beautiful mountains rise around Lake Syuväjärvi. On one side there are ski slopes and cottages on the other.
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How to get here
Flight Helsinki - Kajaani lasts 50 minutes, and the journey by train along the same route will take 8 hours. Then Kayani to Paljakki (and Ukkokhalla) - about an hour and a half transfer.
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Routes
Local slopes will also please skiers with different levels of skiing, and snowboarders on the resort has a half-pipe and two specialized slopes. The longest descent is 810 m, and the altitude difference at the resort is 170 m. The lovers of the sleigh will be able to enjoy themselves on the local toboggan runs.
There are 11 tracks in the resort, two of them for beginners and children's ski lifts - 6. The ski season here lasts from November to April. Especially attracted by fans of active recreation is the updated Hallapark, the trails of which are pleased with the diversity of the relief. Extremes hurry to conquer the exclusive forest route TreeRide.
In addition to skiing and snowboarding, here you can ride on snowmobiles (snowmobiles); skating; on deer and dog sleds; in a sleigh drawn by horses
Ski passes
Adult ski pass of one-day action costs from 20 to 23 EUR, children's - 16 EUR. Six-day subscription for an adult costs from 87 to 101 EUR, children's - 62 EUR. The rental price of a ski kit for one day is 20 EUR, snowboarding is 26 EUR
Hotels
You can stay overnight in finishes, idyllic "fisherman's houses", the cost of the night is 40 EUR. A trip to the Finnish sauna will cost 10 EUR. Not far from the resort, only 35 km away, in the village of Hyrynsalmi there is a water park Aurinkorintela.
- Visit the abandoned fishing village on the island of Selkia-Sarvi to personally see the cache of smugglers transporting alcohol to Finland during the dry law.
- In the heart of the Lemmenjoki park, try to find the gold sand on your own. To do this, it is best to rent a boat.
- Do ice fishing.
- Look in the village of Santa Claus in Kuhmo.
- Snorkel in the pools of the Katin Kulta water park in Vuokatti.
- Ride on mini-horses at the Pony Farm
Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park
Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park in the neighborhood is the third largest national park in Finland and is permeated with dozens of scenic routes of varying length and complexity and more than 500 km of fascinating ski slopes. The spectacular beauty of the landscapes opening onto the chain of the highest hills of the country - Taiwascero, is worth the pedestrian labors.
Periameri National Park
Another natural "oasis" - the Perjameri National Park, unfortunately, is only accessible to experienced seafarers, since the way here runs along the water. On its islands live thousands of birds. Walking between the islands can be done on motor boats, which are rented to the locals by tourists. Among the hectares of wild nature, only the island of Selkia-Sarvi was touched by civilization, having thrown on it lasso trails from wooden bridges, fitting the site for tents.
Oulanka Park
The most popular place is the park of Oulanka, ideal for hiking and quiet walks along the river Yoluankayoki. On the local route Bear's path is known to every self-respecting tourist. In winter, lovers take a walk with snowshoes or special skis, so the park is open all year round
Lemmenjoki Park
Here we have reached the largest park in Finland - Lemmenjoki. The pristine beauty of forests, ideal for hiking trails, and impressive deposits of gold - a cocktail that fuels appetite among lovers of the history of the Finnish people. It is possible to fish on the territory in specially designated places.
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