A Living Backwoods
Feel nature as it was meant to be in the forests of Lapland, far from busy tourist destinationsDo you long to go back to nature?
Come to Sompio and discover the connection our forefathers had with nature, in the forests and fells of Lapland, Finland, far away from big tourist centres. You will notice a sense of wellness in the peace and perfect silence of Lapland’s wilderness. Experience the magic of northern lights, in the middle of the arctic wilds. And in Sompio be prepared to spot reindeer anywhere at anytime!
Sompio is situated 200 km north of the Arctic Circle, in Northern Sodankylä, Finnish Lapland. The largest villages in this extensive wilderness area are Lokka and the Sami village of Vuotso. Originally, Sompio was a village where local reindeer herders settled in the snowy midwinter to take care of their herds. During the rest of the year they lived a nomadic life hunting and fishing.
Experience sompio in summer
In Sompio you can experience the perfect silence of nature and the most magical experiences. You have many ways to get acquainted with Sompio, safely and comfortably with a guide. Just book the desired activities online!
Pan for gold in Sompio
In Sompio you can go panning for genuine Lappish gold for an hour or even for a month. And any gold that you discover while panning, you can keep! The Finnish Gold Panning Championships will take place at Tankavaara every summer.
Experience life as the locals do
The Sami people are the only officially recognised indigenous people in the European Union, and Sompio is an ancient Sami settlement. You too can make the most of Sompio’s natural surroundings by fishing, picking mushrooms and berries and listening to the silence.