Muonio: Routes and Accommodation in Lapland

Muonio in Finnish Lapland offers routes, birdwatching and a local visitor information service. The old accommodation page mixed up the location with Baltic Sea holidays; for Muonio, the actual geography of Lapland matters.

In the town centre

• Louis Philippen puisto is in the centre of Muonio and offers locals and travellers a peaceful place to relax and enjoy nature.
• A portrait sculpture of Louis Philippe, designed by Sofia Saari, stands in Louis Philippen puisto in Muonio.
• The Muonio Tourist Information Center is operated by the Discover Muonio Area Organization and is located in the centre of Muonio.
• The Muonio Tourist Information Center answers questions about hiking, events, activities and attractions. Maps, brochures, local products from Muonio and souvenirs are available there; advice is provided in English and Finnish.
• The Ratsutie cycling routes start in the centre of Muonio and follow the old road towards Särkijärvi.
• There are birdwatching towers by Muonionjärvi in the centre of Muonio.

Nature in the municipality

• Muonio has more than 200 clear-water lakes and rivers with a diverse fish population.
• In the surrounding municipality: Cycling and snowshoeing are permitted on the Olostunturi scenic trail, which runs around the upper slopes of the fell.
• In the surrounding municipality: The summer trails in the municipality of Muonio offer opportunities for cycling and hiking within the municipal area.
• Near the destination: Äkässaivo is an ancient Sámi sacred site near Muonio and can be reached via the Saivonkierros nature trail.

Choose accommodation that suits you

The Ratsutie cycling routes start in the centre, while the Olostunturi scenic trail is in the surrounding municipality. A hotel or holiday home in one location is not automatically near the other. Check the exact location, current trail conditions, access and features of a specific listing.

For regional context: Lapland.