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Pallastunturi Visitor Centre
Pallastunturi Visitor Centre
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From the Pallastunturi Visitor Centre, you can hike and ski directly to the highest fells of the national park. Our customer service will guide you to the attractions of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park and its finest hiking trails. The ‘Metsästä paljakalle’ exhibition introduces the visitors to fell nature. You can also visit the changing art exhibition. We organise Nature Talks and other events. You can purchase maps and local products from our shop. The Visitor Centre is accessible and suitable for families with children.
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HurjaHarri
Pori, Finland254 contributions
Dec 2020 • Friends
it was extremely hard to get accommodation information from the desk clerk e.g. cottage offering at national park. Recommendation was for hotel near by which is now closed...
Written 31 December 2020
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perttik2018
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Aug 2018 • Family
here you can find information about Lappish nature and local trekking routes and other recreational opportunities.
Written 27 August 2018
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Louise C
51 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
Wonderful half day looking at an exhibition and attending 2 lectures on the Northern Lights and the local culture. Well worth the effort
Written 22 January 2018
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redbaron12016
Dallas, TX105 contributions
Aug 2016 • Business
The visitor centre is probably a good place when you come for the first time to this area as you will find many information about the park and the trails in this place.
It can get very busy here and parking space is limited so you might have to park you car in the parking lot a mile down the road
It can get very busy here and parking space is limited so you might have to park you car in the parking lot a mile down the road
Written 17 September 2016
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ranster1
Perth, Australia116 contributions
Sep 2016
Not really helpful- map was no better than the one from the hotel; just seemed like another souvenir shop
Written 14 September 2016
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JariJK
Kouvola, Finland5,322 contributions
Jun 2016 • Family
Pallastunturi Visitor Centre is open round the year (but during low season only on weekdays). It offers free exhibitions, wifi (WLAN) and lots of information about northern nature and Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park. You can also buy fishing permits and hiking maps there.
Many interesting hiking trails begin from the visitor center, e.g. Vatikuru Nature Trail (3 kilometers) and Taivaskeronkierros Trail (4.5 kilometers to the top of Taivaskero Fell and then back, together 9 kilometers). Taivaskeronkierros Trail offers extremely beautiful views from the highest fell (809 meters above sea level) of the area. The last 700 meters to the top are very rocky and there may be high wind there.
There are good toilets in the visitor center but unfortunately they haven't any cafeteria. Luckily they sell lemonade and chocolate at the information desk. Lapland Hotel Pallas with a restaurant is situated next door but the hotel isn't open during low season. The visitor center is achievable with a wheelchair, too.
Many interesting hiking trails begin from the visitor center, e.g. Vatikuru Nature Trail (3 kilometers) and Taivaskeronkierros Trail (4.5 kilometers to the top of Taivaskero Fell and then back, together 9 kilometers). Taivaskeronkierros Trail offers extremely beautiful views from the highest fell (809 meters above sea level) of the area. The last 700 meters to the top are very rocky and there may be high wind there.
There are good toilets in the visitor center but unfortunately they haven't any cafeteria. Luckily they sell lemonade and chocolate at the information desk. Lapland Hotel Pallas with a restaurant is situated next door but the hotel isn't open during low season. The visitor center is achievable with a wheelchair, too.
Written 16 June 2016
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Kandy186337
Liverpool, UK28 contributions
Dec 2015 • Friends
It was closed for most of our visit this year but I've been on previous visits. Interesting facts about local wildlife and the National Park itself - and free!
Written 7 January 2016
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John R
Sittingbourne44 contributions
Dec 2015 • Family
We stopped of here to have a look on the way to our taster session has a great selection of gifts and souvenirs for you to choose from and the nicest hot berry drink that we had while we were in Lapland
Written 17 December 2015
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Pekka_1859
Oulu, Finland114 contributions
Oct 2015 • Family
Small but informative information centre in the middle of spectacular fells. Small shop offers e.g. nature books, T-shirts and pricey souvenirs. Very friendly staff. The best reason to visit are short hiking trails (7-9 kilometres) to the nearby fells. Taivaskero (809 metres above sea level) is the highest peak in the whole Pallas area.
Written 27 October 2015
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Bonnie B
Tirana, Albania31 contributions
Aug 2015 • Solo
Do not miss this visitor center, well done and loads of information. Hiking the fells can be daunting, endless wind and little shelter. Here they offer information about hiking but also about wild life and plant life kids can scout out while hiking.
Written 19 August 2015
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PALLASTUNTURI VISITOR CENTRE (Muonio) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Pallastunturi Visitor Centre
- Pallastunturi Visitor Centre is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Hotels near Pallastunturi Visitor Centre:
- (0.11 km) Lapland Hotels Pallas
- (11.21 km) Hotel Jeris
- (11.88 km) Torassieppi
- (11.03 km) Polaris Villas
- (11.86 km) Aurora Dome