Pallastunturi Visitor Centre

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Welcome to Pallastunturi Visitor Centre

From the Pallastunturi Visitor Centre, you can hike and ski directly to the highest fells of the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park. Our customer service will guide you to the attractions of the park and its finest hiking trails. Our exhibitions and events introduce you to fell nature. You can purchase maps and local products from our shop. The Visitor Centre is accessible and suitable for families with children.

Opening Hours in 2021

1.1.–14.2. Mon–Fri 9am–4pm
15.2.–2.5. Mon–Sun 9am–5pm
3.5.–30.5. Mon–Fri 9am–4pm
31.5.–3.10. Mon–Sun 9am–5pm
4.10.–31.12. Mon–Fri 9am–4pm

Closed 24.–25.12.

Free entry.

Contact Information

Address: Pallastunturintie 557, 99330 Pallastunturi (Muonio)
Telephone: +358 206 39 7930
E-mail: pallastunturi(at)metsa.fi

Gateway to the Fells

Location: In the Municipality of Muonio in Western Lapland, on the slope of Pallastunturi Fells, Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park. Read more.

Arrival: By car and public transportation. Read more.

Visit: There is no entrance fee to the visitor centre. It is recommended that groups notify the Visitor Centre in advance of their arrival. Read more.

Things to Do and See: From Forests to Fell Tops exhibition, temporary exhibitions, nature evenings, events, short films, and group tours. Read more.

Suitability: Services for nature enthusiasts and families with children. The exhibition space, customer service, and toilets are accessible to all. Pet friendly visitor centre.

Services: Hiking information, hut reservations, keys, nature shop, fishing and hunting permits, camp school sessions, and services of cooperating partners next to the Visitor Centre and in the nearby villages, free WiFi, recycling point. Read more.

The Nature Centre is managed by Metsähallitus.

This is the web page nationalparks.fi/pallastunturivisitorcentre

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Weather in Pallastunturi

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Midnight Sun Hike to  Taivaskero Fell