Järämä renovated fortification camp, known as Sturmbock-Stellung to the Germans, is located in Enontekiö municipality, in the north-west of Lapland. Originally it was built by Germans and is just one part of a larger network of fortification camps, built during the Lapland War, to protect the harbours of the Arctic Ocean. The camp is dug partly into the bedrock. No real battles were ever fought in this fortification camp.In the exhibition building there is a 100 m2 permanent exhibition. There is enough room in the hall for temporary exhibitions. The German built Sturmbock-Stellung, renovated fortification camp, is situated on the fells rising behind the exhibition building. It is also possible to get a guided tour of the camp, with information about the areas history.See more..
4.5Utsjoki Church Huts(10 reviews) - Interesting church huts Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
The church huts are the cutest: never seen similas ones before but the idea behind them is just practical. Many lovely old huts near by the church and all different; some smaller and some more bigger. There is a cafe and a small souvenir shop too. Visit also the Utsjoki church.See more..
It's not easy to find, but it's worth. You have to find the correct way in the east of the main road.See more..
4.5Joutsijärven Bunkkerit(5 reviews) - Bunkers for an independent visit Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Battlefields
These bunkers were the highlight of my trip. They're open for visitors at any time, with automatic lighting, and were very clean and well-kept. All the information was also in English. Definitely recommend for anyone driving nearby.See more..
4.0Paikanselan Taistelualue(5 reviews) - very helpfull staff and intersesting storys Historic Sites
quaint little museum located in Salla.not a lot to see,but it is all very well laid out and the staff are very knowledgable..See more..
4.5Salpalinja Northern End(2 reviews) - Nature trail with sobering history Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas • Battlefields • Scenic Walking Areas
The northern endpoint of the single biggest infrastructure project in Finnish history, the Salpa Line, is located in Savukoski.See more..
2.5Riutukan Kämppä(2 reviews) - Nice peace of local history Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
Riutukka uittoränni and savottakartano is focused on logging industry what was essential part of local history. This site was in use 1920 - 1950 and it shows how people lived while they where in savotta. "Savotta" was a logging project where local men went for couple of months to work away from their families. In this site there is 250 meter long timber slide, primitive cabin for living, barn for horses, sauna and places where to storage food. If you are interested in Finnish history, this is great Place to visit. In other case, skip it. Riutukan uittoränni ja savottakartano erittäin mielenkiintoinen kohde ja toimii eräänlaisena katsauksena Etelä-Lapissa olleeseen savottaperinteeseen. Kyseinen kohde on toiminut 1920-1950 -luvuilla ja alue on entisöity 1992 paikallisten ja museoviraston toimesta. Alueelta löytyy 250 metriä pitkä uittoränni, savottakämppä, hevostalli, sauna, sekä kellaritiloja.See more..
5.0Ahdaskurun silta(2 reviews) - Mysterious and beautiful place Historic Sites • Battlefields • Bridges
This place was hidden gem of lapland. Histroric and mysterious. We will definitely visit again in the future if we visit Finland again. See more..
