Tourism – lasting and year-round experiences
Sodankylä is Lapland at its authentic best. Sodankylä offers both the undisturbed peace of Lapland and beautiful wilderness dotted with small villages. In Sodankylä nature is emphasized, especially thanks to the appeal of Pyhä-Luosto National Park and Urho Kekkonen National Park. Trends supporting the growth of tourism are driven by internationalization and year-round activity. Growing interest in the Arctic regions, the Northern Lights, and the tranquil nature continues.
Explore the investment opportunities below
Luosto
Luosto is a unique resort offering investment opportunities to meet the needs of a growing number of tourists and employees in accommodation and experiences.
Kommattivaara
Activity center offering around-the-year nature experiences.
Sodankylä tourism in numbers
Lodging revenue
28,0 milj.€ (+2 %)
Registered lodging
25,1 milj. € (+41,0 %)
Average stay price
119,40€ (+32,5 %)
Average room price
261,30
Unregistered lodging:
Lodging operators
114 (-8 %) / 47 (+4 %)
Rooms
240 (-10 %)
Beds
470
Lodging capacity / utilization
Registered lodging:
Operators
12
Rooms
620 (-8 %) / 44% (+10 %)
Beds
1 800 (-18 %) / 31% (+27 %)
Unregistered lodging:
Operators
114 (-8 %) / 47 (+4 %)
Rooms
240 (-10 %)
Beds
470
Stays in total
258 000 (+2 %)
Registered lodging:
Domestic travelers
72 800 (-26 %)
Travelers from abroad
138 000 (+29 %)
Unregistered lodging
138 000 (+2 %)
Stay length by average
Registered lodging
2,2 nights (-4 %)
Unregistered lodging
3,6 nights
From 2024, change compared to 2023
