Saariselkä Ski Resort Guide
Saariselkä, Finland
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| Recommended For | Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Highest Lift | 440m |
| Resort Height | 265m |
| Nearest Airports | Ivalo and Rovaniemi |
Saariselkä
Saariselkä is a charming ski resort in Finnish Lapland. It offers a unique blend of skiing and stunning natural beauty.
Summary
Saariselkä boasts a variety of slopes suitable for all skill levels, making it perfect for families and adventurous skiers alike. With its picturesque surroundings, visitors can enjoy both winter sports and the serene Arctic landscape.
The ski area of Saariselkä is at an altitude of 265m.
Saariselkä has direct access to 11 marked pistes, served by a total of 6 ski lifts.
Snow cover is generally reliable due to the Scandinavian climate..
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Lunnirinne'.
Snow and Weather
Saariselkä typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 50-100 cm and consistent snowfall throughout the season. For the latest snow information, check J2Ski for updates on conditions.
When will it snow in Saariselkä?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Saariselkä.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
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Ski Area Stats
Saariselkä Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 6 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 4 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 230km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 6 | |
Saariselkä Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 440m |
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| Resort Altitude (Saariselkä) | 265m |
| Lowest Piste | 260m |
Ratings & Suitability
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Skiing
Saariselkä features the Kaunispää mountain, with a peak elevation of 438 meters. The ski area includes 15 kilometers of slopes, accessible via several lifts, including the Kaunispää chairlift and the Saariselkä ski lift, with notable pistes like the 'Käyrä' and 'Päivi' runs.
Saariselkä offers good sking, particularly, for Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Snowboarding at Saariselkä is enjoyable, featuring a terrain park known as 'Saariselkä Snowpark'. It offers various features suitable for both beginners and experienced riders, enhancing the snowboarding experience.
Location and Map
Where is Saariselkä?
This ski resort is in Inari, Pohjois-Lappi, Finland.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Saariselkä is Ivalo, 27 minutes drive away.
Rovaniemi airport is also within three hours drive.
Ivalo is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
To reach Saariselkä, fly into Ivalo Airport, located about 30 kilometers away. From there, shuttle services and car rentals provide convenient access to the resort.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The six ski lifts are able to uplift 6,500 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 10km of ski runs, with 5 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Saariselkä open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is early November, and usual closing is Early May.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Talking about Saariselkä
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Aprés Ski
After skiing, enjoy the vibrant après-ski scene at local bars like 'Kota' and 'Saariselkä Ski Resort's restaurant'. For nightlife, 'Saariselkä Night Club' offers entertainment for those looking to unwind.
