At the customer service of the Northern Lapland Nature Centre Siida, we provide advice on hiking and outdoor activities throughout the northernmost Lapland, including the municipalities of Inari and Utsjoki. We assist in selecting suitable destinations and routes and offer guidance on safe outdoor practices.
Our map selection includes outdoor and topographic maps for the Northern Lapland area. You can also notify us of your departure into the wilderness.
Services for hikers and wilderness trekkers
The customer service point of Metsähallitus at the Nature Centre Siida is an excellent starting point for local nature trips, fishing excursions, and longer wilderness hikes. Within an hour’s drive from the Nature Centre Siida are some of Finland’s finest hiking destinations, including Lemmenjoki National Park, Kevo Nature Reserve, and the vast wilderness areas of Hammastunturi, Vätsäri, Muotkatunturi, Kaldoaivi, and Paistunturi.
The trails in the Inari Hiking Area, located around Lake Inari and the village of Inari, lead to some of the most beautiful landscapes for day trips. For experienced water hikers, Lake Inari offers numerous destinations. Lake Inari, the Juutua River, the Näätämö River, and numerous mountain lakes in the wilderness areas are dream destinations for anglers.
Our customer service provides information about the hiking services and nature of these areas. You can find information about the destinations and related services in advance on our Luontoon.fi service.
Fishing and hunting matters can be conveniently handled online at Eräluvat.fi or through the Eräluvat service number 020 69 2424, which is open on weekdays from 9 am to 3 pm. Through the service number, you can obtain free fishing permits for locals, river fishing permits for residents, and fishing permits for the Skolt Sámi area, as well as information on related questions.
Metsähallitus´s Nature Centre Customer Service at Siida:
Metsähallitus’s customer service at Siida is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm.
Tel. +358 (0)206 39 7740
siida(at)metsa.fi
Luontoon.fi
Wilderness permits, service number
+358 20 69 2424 Mon-Fri 09–15
e-mail: eraluvat(at)metsa.fi www.eraluvat.fi