Fell Lapland sub-region
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關於Fell Lapland sub-region
The north-west Finnish Lapland, also known as Fell-Lapland includes the "arm" of Finland, with all the highest fells of Finland. Like the north-east, much of it belongs to the Sámi native region. Although much of the region is off the beaten path, in season you will have company on some of the wilderness trails, and two of the most popular ski resort in the country are here.
Fell Lapland sub-region旅遊指南
城市概覽
As the alternative name Fell Lapland reveals, much of the landscape is dominated by fells, in particular in the "arm" where the highest mountains in Finland are. A river defines the border to Sweden, while the border to Norway is along a watershed. Like the north-east, much of it (that is: Enontekiö) belongs to the Sámi native region and there are many protected areas. You can experience barren landscapes above the treeline that are unlike anywhere further south in the country. Although much of the region is off the beaten path, in season you will have company on some of the wilderness trails, and two of the most popular ski resort in the country are here. Don't ignore the climate. Pokka of Kittilä, in the inland (thus with quite continental climate), got a Finnish record of −51.5 °C (−60.7 °F) in 1999. Kilpisjärvi, at 69° N and about 500 m elevation, has a mean temperature of +11 °C (52 °F) in July.
如何抵達
The region features two border crossings from Norway and two from Sweden: Kivilompolo north of Hetta with E45 and Kilpisjärvi with E8 respectively Muonio and Kolari, the latter by minor roads. From Sweden the main options are E45 from Swedish Lapland and E4 along the coast to Haparanda and then along E8. From Nordland of Norway, drive to Sweden by E10 and use E45, from Troms, use E8, from western Finnmark, use E45, and from eastern Finnmark either drive to E45 (along E6 or via Karigasniemi) or via Inari and Sirkka of Kittilä. Trains go to Kolari in season. At other times you have to go to Oulu, Kemi or Rovaniemi and continue by other means. The Swedish trains take you to Luleå or Haparanda. There are daily coaches along E8 between Rovaniemi and Troms, skipping the Norwegian leg off season (in spring and autumn). There are airports in Kittilä and Hetta, the latter without scheduled services.
當地交通
The daily or twice-daily coaches from Rovaniemi via Kittilä, Levi and Muonio to Kilpisjärvi are the main transport unless you have a car. It should be possible to transfer for Hetta at Palojoensuu, where E45 leaves E8 for Hetta, Kivilompolo and Kautokeino (where the coaches might continue). For getting to your destination in the region, airport transfers can be booked. There are weekly bookable shared taxis (mainly for the elderly etc.) on some routes. Normal taxis are also available. There is a decent road network between the major villages and to trailheads for hikes. The E8 passes the highest point of the Finnish public road network close to Kilpisjärvi – check weather forecasts. For wilderness destinations, use your feet (or a bike) in summer, skis or perhaps a snowmobile in winter. There are snowmobile routes to most destinations, but deviating from them is usually not allowed (for the "tracks", there are fees).
飲品與夜生活
For nightlife, head for the ski resorts. Good-looking running water in the wild is usually potable. Boiling it for a few minutes is recommended – better safe than sorry – although local hikers seldom bother.
住宿
There are hotels at the ski resorts and some of the major villages, see the "city" articles. However, the main option is a cottage. These are common at the resorts, and you will find them here and there, mostly along the rivers. When booking, check that the cottage is where you want to stay; some search engines may suggest accommodations a few hundred kilometres away. In the wilderness areas and national park, you often have access to open wilderness huts, where you can overnight for free (with your own hiking mattress and sleeping bag). These rely on visitors behaving, service is sometimes done only biennially – and latecomers have an absolute right to the facilities, as those who arrived earlier have had time to get warm and dry (and to put up their tent in case). In the national park, there are also similar locked and bookable huts.
城市概覽改寫自 Wikipedia，旅遊指南來自Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。照片來自 Wikimedia Commons.