Saariselkä 作者：  来源：  发布时间：2021-04-21

一、所属省或是州，具体位置，人口，面积

Saariselkä is a resort village in northern Finland. It's a gateway to the trails and ski areas of mountainous Urho Kekkonen National Park. The village's Destination Northernmost Europe exhibition has a panorama theater with films on the region’s plant and animal life, including reindeer. To the north, the lakefront Sámi Cultural Center Sajos includes a craft shop and a library devoted to the indigenous Sami people.

These days Saariselkä is a part of the municipality of Inari, which has some 7,700 inhabitants (including some 2,200 Sámi) on 17,321 square kilometers of land.

二、自然地理

1.地理条件

Saariselkä (Northern Sami: Suoločielgi, literally islandback) is a village located in a mountainous area in northern Finland. It is a popular tourist destination, providing activities such as skiing, hiking and a spa. It is located in Northern Lapland and belongs to the Inari municipality.

A succession of ice ages and their glaciers scraping back and forth has reduced what were once mountains into gentle rounded fells (Finnish tunturi), barely reaching 500m. The valleys between them are sparsely forested, but the exposed summits are treeless.

Its highest mountain is Sokosti, which is 718 meters above sea level. Other fells in the Saariselkä area include Kaunispää, Kiilopää, Ukselmapää and Vuomapää. Granulite, for the most part of the fells, was formed about 2 billion years ago. The fells and river valleys originated as a result of block movements less than 50 million years ago. The last ice age retreated from the area 9,500 years ago.

The Saariselkä wilderness area is a popular hiking destination due to its easy access, integrity and relatively dense network of desert huts and reservation huts. Hikes to Saariselkä often start from, for example, Raja-Joosep, Kiilopää and Kemihaara.

Aside from the occasional Sámi reindeer herder, there wasn't much human activity in these parts until Konrad Planting struck gold at the nearby Lutto River in 1865. The Finnish gold rush started soon thereafter and the first claim in Saariselkä was staked in 1871. Enough gold was found that by 1902 the mining company Prospektor set up its headquarters here and hacked a cart trail down to Sodankylä, some 100 kilometers away.

The gold rush slowly faded away, but in the 1960s the area started to gradually develop into a tourist attraction. Hotels and restaurants were built, skiing lifts were put up, and in 1983 the region stretching from Saariselkä to the Russian border -- favorite hunting grounds of former president Urho Kaleva Kekkonen -- were turned into the UKK National Park.

2. 交通情况

The mountain village of Saariselkä is located in the municipality of Inari along Highway 4,260 kilometers north of Rovaniemi and 30 kilometers south of Ivalo. Efforts have been made to make the village a compact whole, which means that as little mountain nature as possible is left under construction and the disadvantages of tourism can be better prevented. Concentrating services and hotels in a small area reduces car traffic when transactions can be handled on foot. In addition to many hotels and restaurants, the services of Saariselkä mountain village include e.g. bowling alley, supermarket, Alko store, ATM, gas station, design shop and information and business center Siula. The St. Paul's Chapel and the Inari municipality rescue station can also be found in the Saariselkä mountain village.

Part of the former Finnish Highway 4 in Saariselkä is known nowadays as Magnetic hill. During World War II the road from Rovaniemi to Petsamo (Arctic Ocean's Highway) was extremely important to the Finns. Petsamo and its harbour was the only open way to the ocean. The hills beside Kaunispää-fjeld are so steep that 1940's trucks could not easily climb them. Folks thought there was some magnetic force in the hill that squeezed all the power out of the motors. After a realignment of Highway 4 that short section was taken out of daily use. It has been declared the "Magnetic Hill Road Museum".

The easiest method to get there is to take a Finnair flight from Helsinki to Ivalo airport (1:40, price €100-250 depending on the season), and then a connecting 20-minute bus ride (€10) into town. UK tourists may arrive at the airport at Kittilä, and take a three-hour road trip to Saariselkä, via Sodankylä. Direct buses from the south are cheaper but involve a laborious 15 hour journey. An overnight train to Rovaniemi and a bus for the last 3 hours is a less painful but not particularly cheap alternative; this is, however, a viable option if you want to bring your own car.

三、经济发展和规模

The local GDP of the town Saariselkä is mainly based the tourist business. Lapland Safaris is the biggest excursion operator in Lapland and operate in most resorts. It's a reputable company and the subconductor of many tour operators, too. In addition, theprofits from the Inari-Saariselkä Tourism Company are very important for the local business development.

四、产业特点重点项目

Tourist industry is a very important and main part of the Saariselkä economy. Approximately 250 kilometres North of the Arctic Circle is Europe’s northernmost outdoor resort, Saariselkä. A wide range of accommodation options and other services are nearby, yet the peace of the wilderness is only a few steps away. Saariselkä serves as a gateway to Finland’s second-largest national park of the Urho Kekkonen National Park.

Saariselkä is easy to reach by air through Finland’s northernmost airport Ivalo. Saariselkä is conveniently located by the main road E75 which allows arrival by car or bus.

Inari-Saariselkä Tourism Ltd is a regional travel marketing company, which works in close collaboration with the municipalities of Inari and Utsjoki, the state-owned forest management company Metsähallitus, and other stakeholders.

Our operations encompass marketing, communications and the promotion of tourism in the municipalities of Inari and Utsjoki and the northern part of Sodankylä.

We coordinate joint marketing activities via various channels. We organise media and travel company visits, collaborate with travel agencies, analyse visitor flows and statistics, and participate in projects to promote tourism.

We help our member organisations to develop and expand internationally. In addition, we support a uniform brand and local collaboration. We attend Finnish and international travel fairs and workshops. 

Inari-Saariselkä Tourism Ltd is owned by regional travel companies, individuals, and the municipalities of Inari, Utsjoki and Sodankylä. Our operations are funded by the municipalities of Inari and Utsjoki, membership fees paid by organisations and associate membership fees.

五、风景名胜，景点( attractions)

1. Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort Ltd

Full-service spot for skiing & tubing

Saariselkä is a traditional ski resort and is relatively different in nature from large resorts such as Levi and Ylläs, which have grown strongly in recent years. The ski slopes are located about a kilometer from the village on the side of Kaunispää and Iisakkipa. The first ski lift was completed on the Kaunispää slope in December 1970. The longest slope has a length of 1,300 meters and a height difference of 180 meters. Despite this, there has been a lot of investment in the slopes in recent years, and the Ski Center has a total of 15 slopes, 10 of which are floodlit. There are six lifts, one of which is a chair lift. Saariselkä has the longest toboggan run in Finland at 1800 meters. Pulkkamäki's Aurora Esperince light work (lighting) won the main prize of the Darc Awards competition in London in December 2019.

Cross-country skiing is strongly on display in Saariselkä. There is a 180-kilometer trail network in the area, of which 34 kilometers are illuminated. The snow system covers five kilometers of trails from the ski slopes to Laanila. Thanks to that, the cross-country skiing season in Saariselkä lasts from October to May.

2. Kaunispää

Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)

Saariselkä is one of the most popular destinations for tourists to view the northern lights.  The city has many private guides that are specialists on the lights and offer tourists a better chance to see them.  During the season there is a 75% chance for the lights to form in the night sky. However, since often there is dense clouds in the area the chances to see them are considerably less.

3. North Village St. Paul's Chapel

This beautiful chapel located in Saariselkä, is very famous with a lot of history.  Many domestic and international families come here to be married in the charming winter setting.

六、历史文化

1.历史

The Sámi have their own languages and culture, which differ from those of ethnic Finns. In Finland, the Sámi speak three languages: North Sámi, Inari Sámi and Skolt Sámi, which are different enough for the speakers to struggle to understand each other. Even today, traditional Sámi livelihoods help to maintain the language in a living culture. The Sámi cultures are steeped in nature, which is attested to by the Sámi languages’ rich vocabulary related to nature, with North Sámi having almost 200 words to describe snow, for example.

Practising traditional livelihoods is important to the Sámi. Methods related to reindeer husbandry and fishing pass on from parents and grandparents. Traditional Sámi handicrafts, called duodji, are still made using old techniques. Duodji is a source of inspiration to modern designers and artists. These handicraft traditions emphasise the connection with nature. Natural materials are sourced locally and used efficiently without wastage.

The town had some history involving the Lapland War. In accordance with the terms of the truce that ended the Continuation War, Finnish troops had to deport German troops in the autumn of 1944. This led to the Lapland War. From the Tankavaara south of Saariselkä, the Germans had withdrawn to the north on October 31, 1944. Previously, on October 19, Finns had bombed groups of German troops in Laanila and on the slopes of Kaunispää in Bristol Blenheim. As the Finns progressed towards Saariselkä on November 1, the Jääkäri Brigade collided with the Germans near Laanila. The battles of Kaunispää began and two Finnish battalions set out to hook. The next day, after hooking a 15-kilometer journey, the Finns cut off the road in Kaunispää, but strong enemy forces broke into the Moto towards Ivalo. The Finns reached Ivalo, 30 km north of Saariselkä, on 5 November.

2. 文化

Traditional livelihoods play an important role in passing on the culture. Children learn customs and practices related to a livelihood from their parents. This is reflected in the travel industry. Many Sámi-owned companies in the Inari-Saariselkä region are family businesses involving several generations.

A visible – and audible – part of the Sámi culture is its unique musical tradition, yoik. Its topics arise from the community and natural surroundings. A yoik may be dedicated to a human being, a natural phenomenon or an event. Often, it does not contain lyrics. Instead, the topic is depicted via the melody and variations in the use of voice. New Sámi musicians merge traditional yoik with rock and rap music.

The Inari-Saariselkä region is the best place to explore the vibrant Sámi culture. Inari’s Siida Sámi Museum and Nature Centre – the national museum of the Sámi – invites visitors to learn about the fascinating Sámi culture and unique Lappish nature all year round. The outdoor museum area showcases traditional Sámi building techniques, starting from the pre-historic era. In spring 2020 Siida will launch a large-scale project to revamp its collection and exhibition spaces. The museum will remain open during the renovation. The new and improved Sámi Museum and Nature Centre will open in spring 2022.

七、其他信息

Many couples want to have a "white wedding" in Lapland in the winter when there is snow everywhere. A couple may come to the chapel in a sledge pulled by husky dogs or reindeer. PyhänOlavinKappeli (St. Olaf's Chapel) and a small wooden Tievakappeli (Tieva Chapel) near Hotel & Igloo Village Kakslauttanen in Saariselkä have been popular places for white weddings. Other possible venues include reindeer farms.

Travel companies operating in the area of Inari, Utsjoki or northern Sodankylä may join Inari-Saariselkä Tourism Ltd. In addition, companies operating in other sectors in the region may join as associate members.

The bustling, touristy village of Saariselkä (Sámi: Suolocielgi), 250km north of the Arctic Circle, is more resort than community, as it's basically a collection of enormous hotels and holiday cottages, but it's a great spot to get active. It’s a major winter destination for Christmassy experiences, sled safaris and skiing, and in summer it serves as the main base for trekkers heading into the awesome Saariselkä Wilderness.

八、联系方式

Mayor of Saariselkä:marja.kumpuniemi

Email: marja.kumpuniemi@inarisaariselka.fi

Facebook: Inari-Saariselkä

Phone number:  040 168 7838