Savukoski Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in the region of Lapland in Finland
About Savukoski
The oldest archaeological findings are dated to 300 BC. Christianity was introduced during the 17th century to the nomadicSámipeople living here. The first Finnish settlers arrived in the 1690s and the Sámi were gradually integrated or pushed away; the municipality is not part of the current "Sámi native region", which starts in northern Sodankylä. Little is written about the history of the region before the 20th century. In the beginning of the 20th century the forest industry had become the most important business in Finland and there were thousands of square kilometres of untouched forest in Savukoski. Chief foresterHugo Richard Sandbergbought two modified steam locomotives from the United States, brought them to Tulppio village and started massive loggings. The locomotives greatly impr
Top Attractions in Savukoski
Explore the best things to see and do in Savukoski:
- ★Äteritsiputeritsipuolilautatsijänkä
- ★Kivitunturi nature trail
- ★Korvatunturi fell
- ★Korvatunturin Retket
- ★Nuortti canyon and hiking trail
- ★Salpalinja fortifications
- ★Sandberg's locomotive
- ★Savukoski church
Where to Stay in Savukoski
- 🏨B&B Savukoski Herrala
- 🏨Hotel Samperin Savotta
- 🏨Joosula B&B
- 🏨Kairijoki wilderness centre
- 🏨Kelloniemi holiday village
- 🏨Muorin tupa
Savukoski Travel Guide Sections
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