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Saariselkä ski resort is in Lapland, Finland. It offers 17.8 km of slopes for skiing and snowboarding at elevations of 267 to 437 m.

Trail information

Altitude and trails
Saariselkä, Finland
★★★★★2.8out of 5
437 м
top
170 м
Vertical drop
267 м
base
Total slopes
17.8 км
Lifts
6
Vertical drop
170 м
Adult ski pass
€ 53 / day
Opening hours
09:30 - 16:00
Trails by difficulty - 17.8 km total
Easy10.6 км · 60 %
Intermediate3.7 км · 21 %
Difficult3.5 км · 20 %
Ski pass prices
Adults
€ 53
Children
€ 35
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

Saariselkä ski resort is located in the Finnish part of Lapland. It has 15 pistes of all difficulty levels. If you are lucky, you may even see the spectacular Northern Lights during a day of skiing here.

The pistes are spread across the two mountains of Kaunispää and Iisakkipää and are open from November to May. Half of the pistes can also be lit at night. Five lifts, including a chairlift, take winter sports enthusiasts up the mountain. The longest slope is 2,000 m. In addition, a challenging slope is certified for FIS races.

In addition to a bistro and ski rental, there is also a freestyle park, a cross-country trail and a sledding slope.

Good to know

There is a valley run from the slopes.

Snowparks

Snow park / fun park.

Night skiing

The ski resort offers night skiing.

Maps

Saariselkä ski resort trail map

Lifts

Ski lifts in detail
6 lifts · Season 2026/27
  • 1Chairlifts
  • 4T-bars and platters
  • 1Rope tows
Lifts in total
6
Capacity
5,650people/hour
Total lift length
3.4км
Newest lift: i2. Iisakkipää, 2024 г.Longest lift: K1. Tuolihissi, 963 м
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

Webcams

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Contacts and opening hours

Resort contacts
Official website
Phone
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Coordinates
68.42599, 27.44660
Countries
Lift opening hours
Opening hours
09:30 - 16:00
Typical season
Late November - early May
Season
21 November 2026 - 2 May 2027
Saariselkä

Mid · 352 м

Updated at 08:35

+10°Partly cloudyfeels like +8°
Precipitation0 mmMET
wind18 km/hMET
Snow line1 900 мCALC

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Prices are per night for a stay in high season. Last checked: 9 September 2026.
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Frequently asked questions

Which months are best for visiting Saariselkä?
January and February are best for the coldest weather: average daytime temperatures range from -9.1 to -6.6 °C, and nighttime temperatures from -14.3 to -11.2 °C. March is milder, while daytime temperatures rise to 0.9 to 2.1 °C in April; snow cover data is not provided.
How much does a lift pass cost in Saariselkä?
A day pass costs €53. A children's day pass costs €35.
Is Saariselkä suitable for beginners?
The resort is suitable for beginners: 10.6 km of its 17.8 km of pistes are easy. There are 3.7 km of intermediate pistes and 3.5 km of difficult pistes.
What are the lift operating hours?
The lifts operate from 09:30 to 16:00. The resort has 6 lifts.

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