Northernmost settlement of Finland and the European Union
Photo: Bo-Göran Lillandt, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Nuorgam (Northern Sámi: Njuorggán) is in Finnish Lapland and is situated at the top of Finland and the EU, 510 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle, in the municipality Utsjoki. It is very central while on route to the Arctic Ocean and the Finnmark area in Norway. The close proximity of the Norwegian border crossing gives the village with its 200 inhabitants an international atmosphere, with many tourists visiting during the summer season.
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The official monument is next to the road just few meters from the Norwegian border. The actual northernmost point is about 400 meters north in the middle of river Teno but perhaps this is more suitable place to take the selfie.
Museageaidnu/Museotie
A 5 km long historic road is included to the list of nationally significant built cultural environments. The road is centuries old as Alaköngäs rapids make the Teno river unsuitable for boating. Nowadays, the Alaköngäs rapids are among the most popular places for salmon fishing.
Čohkkangeađgi/Istumakivi
A large, flat stone (or actually two of them) on top of Isonkivenvaara fell. For centuries, when the reindeer herdsmen left the village the stone was used as a resting place. Awesome views to the fells in Norway and the vast Kaldoaivi Wilderness Area.
Buolbmatjávri/Pulmankijärvi
Lake Pulmanki was once a bottom of a fjord. This can still be seen from the extraordinary nature in and around the lake. The only place in Finland where you can find Myricaria germanica bushes. The river Pulmanki south from the lake is notable for its meandering. The 70 km long hiking trail from Sevettijärvi ends to the road by the lake.
Njuorggáma rohkosviessu/Nuorgamin rukoushuone
The EU's northernmost chapel was established in 1880s. Modernized in 1960s and 1970s. The service is held six times a year.
A small museum about life in Teno river valley and Sami people.
Gonagasgeađgi/Kuninkaankivi
Two stones with a border marks from 1766 indicating Strömstad border between kingdoms of Sweden and Denmark. The stones carry king Adolf Fredrik of Sweden's monogram. Strömstad treaty (1751) created the first time an exact border between these countries this far north.
The northernmost fast food in EU.
The northernmost restaurant in EU.
The northernmost pub in EU closed in 2016 and is now (2019) in renovation. Opens again some day, hopefully.
Nuorgamin lomakeskus
Accommodation in apartments and cottages, camping facilities for caravans and tents. Restaurant. Souvenir shop. A separate wilderness cabin on the highlands.
Cottages and caravan near the famous Alaköngäs rapids. Fishing boats with guide for rent. Ice fishing trips in winter.
Accommodation in cottages either by the River Teno or in the wilderness area. Hillagammi cottage in particular has got some international attention. SUV, ATV, and snowmobile rental. Summer and winter activities.
A large grocery store with Alko. Fishing gear and licences. Fishing guide service. Fuel.
A smaller grocery store. Mail service.
By plane
The closest airport in Finland is in Ivalo, to which Finnair flies daily from Helsinki. SAS and Wideroe fly to the airport in Kirkenes in Norway.
In the village you can get around on foot, for longer distances a car is needed.
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