Auttiköngäs

The drive along the beautiful River Kemijoki takes less than an hour to the magnificent Auttiköngäs day-trip destination. The Auttiköngäs nature trail runs across one of Finland’s most spectacular waterfalls, through peaceful old-growth forest to a hilltop with views over Taiga forests.

Auttiköngäs is enjoyable all year. In winter, go snowshoeing, in summer, enjoy a break in a cosy cottage cafe. Rovaniemi tourism operators rent snowshoes. In autumn, admire glowing autumn foliage from the observation tower and in spring, enjoy birdsong.

Auttiköngäs even presents old-time log floating culture: an old flume still remains by the waterfall and the building next to the cottage café houses a small-scale exhibition about log floating.

The clearly marked 3.5-kilometre nature trail is ideal for a family day out. Take a break at the campfire site by the River Auttijoki lean-to-shelter.