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.

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