Pelkosenniemi
Finland · LaplandFI
Municipality in Lapland, Finland
Pelkosenniemi is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the province of Lapland. The municipality has a population of 932 (31 December 2025), which make it the smallest municipality in Lapland in terms of population. It covers an area of 1,881.58 square kilometres (726.48 sq mi) of which 45.4 km2 (17.5 sq mi) is water. The population density is 0.51 inhabitants per square kilometre (1.3/sq mi). Neighbour municipalities are Kemijärvi, Rovaniemi, Salla, Savukoski and Sodankylä.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 912
- Coordinates
- 67.111, 27.511
- Timezone
- Europe/Helsinki
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Pelkosenniemi
Set in Lapland, Finland, Pelkosenniemi is a tiny locality. It counts about 912 residents. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Its strongest draws are sports. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Pelkosenniemi
Sports in Pelkosenniemi
(4)Pelkosenniemi's sports entries include Hiking, Hiking Trails, Hunting and Walking Trails. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Pelkosenniemi. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Pelkosenniemi
April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Lapland plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Europe/Helsinki on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Pelkosenniemi that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pelkosenniemi known for?
- Travellers associate Pelkosenniemi with sports. It sits in Lapland, Finland and counts about 912 residents.
- What can you do in Pelkosenniemi?
- Pelkosenniemi is tagged with Hiking, Hiking Trails, Hunting and Walking Trails, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Pelkosenniemi?
- April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
- Where is Pelkosenniemi located?
- Pelkosenniemi belongs to Lapland, Finland, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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