Evening
Aurora hunts & campfire evenings
Head into the forest with a guide to chase the northern lights or enjoy a slow evening by the fireplace.
Suitable for most
LAPLAND • SUOMU
Visit Suomu
Welcome to enjoy fresh air, northern lights, and tranquility – Suomu is the perfect place for relaxation or an active holiday!
70 km
Snowmobile routes
52 cm
Snow depth
Updated around 01/02, 09:15
Weather forecast
Next 3 days
Today (Sun)
Partly cloudy
Temperature-19…-15°C
Precipitation0 mm
Tomorrow (Mon)
Partly cloudy
Temperature-19…-14°C
Precipitation0.1 mm
Day after tomorrow (Tue)
Partly cloudy
Temperature-21…-15°C
Precipitation0 mm
Current chance of seeing the Northern Lights in Suomu
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Getting here
Arrive by car, public transport, or plane — the Lapland experience begins on the way.
By car
Distances around Suomu are long and there are no shops in the area, so having your own car or a rental car is the most recommended option. Rental cars are easy to pick up from Rovaniemi, Kemijärvi, or Kuusamo.
By train + bus
Kemijärvi railway station is a convenient gateway to Suomu. You can reach Kemijärvi by train, including overnight services, and continue by bus or other connections toward Suomu fell. Connections may depart directly from the railway station or via the Kemijärvi bus station. Timetables and routes vary by season, so please check in advance.
By plane
The nearest airports are Rovaniemi (RVN) and Kuusamo (KAO). Continue conveniently from the airport by rental car.
Tips
In winter, allow extra travel time and follow weather and road condition updates.
Allow extra time in winterCheck road conditionsAuroras: clear skies
THINGS TO DO
More than just skiing
In Suomu, days are filled with small moments – quiet forest walks, evening campfires and kids laughing on the sledding hill. Here are a few ideas to get you inspired.
Day trip
Snowmobile trip to Vilmavaara kota
Join a snowmobile day trip to the kota at the top of nearby Vilmavaara. Along the way you’ll pass snowy, ice-covered trees and at the top you can enjoy beautiful views over the fell.
Duration at least 2 hSuitable for most
Slow
Quiet forest trails & viewpoints
Follow gentle forest trails, stop at viewpoints and listen to the soft sounds of snow and wind.
Suitable for most
Suomu Safaris – snowmobile safaris & activities
Suomu Safaris provides separately bookable snowmobile safaris, excursions and other activities in the Suomu area.