Canoeing

Eastern Lapland invites paddlers to experience Europe’s last great wilderness. Five municipalities – Kemijärvi, Posio, Salla, Pelkosenniemi, and Savukoski – offer a diverse paddling paradise where each route tells its own story.

Here you can glide along lakes lined with sandy shores, travel through coniferous forests, or follow the winding course of wilderness rivers through primeval forests. The scenery changes from gentle lakes to rivers flowing in the embrace of fells, and every moment offers a new perspective on the beauty of Lapland’s nature.

Eastern Lapland is both easily accessible and genuinely wild. You can choose a relaxed few-hour trip close to services or set off on a multi-day adventure, spending your nights in lean-tos or under the starry sky. Local village communities welcome paddlers with open arms – here, hospitality is part of the experience.