Kolari Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in the region of Lapland in Finland
About Kolari
🌍Yllästunturi(Ylläs fell) byPallas-Yllästunturi National Park, 35 km away from the railway station and the administrative centre, is by far the most important destination in the municipality. During the winter sports season the villages🌍Äkäslompoloand🌍Ylläsjärviare crowded with skiers. Otherwise the municipality is largely forest and swamps, including an important bird site, with some fells in the west. The river Muonionjoki is an important salmon river and salmon fishing is the major attraction during the summer months. Historically Kolari was famous for its mines. There are several closed mines around the municipality and the large iron ore resources are still in interest of many international mining companies. Today tourism is the main source of income, and the question about how wel
Top Attractions in Kolari
Explore the best things to see and do in Kolari:
- ★Kolari church
- ★Kolarinsaari church
- ★Lukkarinvainio nature trail
- ★Niesikero nature trail
- ★Teuravuoma-Kivijärvenvuoma Protected Mire Area
- ★The municipal museum of Kolari
Where to Eat in Kolari
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Kolarin Burger & Majat
- 🍴Ravintola Meän Paikka
Where to Stay in Kolari
- 🏨Hotel Kolari
- 🏨Jokisuun Maja
- 🏨Rantalan majat
Kolari Travel Guide Sections
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