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Municipality in Lapland, Finland
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Posio is a municipality in the southeast corner of Finnish Lapland, renowned for its large water areas and as home of Pentik Oy interior design company.
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Pentik-kartano
A 150-year-old reindeer herding estate turned into an art gallery and artist residence. Summer café.
Posion kotiseutumuseo
Old items and buildings from Posio area. The main building from 1895. Guided tours by request.
Wooden church built in 1926–1927 by the lake Posio. Open during the services.
Exceptionally well preserved, self-sufficient agricultural estate from 1866. Still owned by the Luokkanen family and used as a private home. Guided tours must be pre-booked.
The Akanlahti facility was used to dispatch timber from Lake Kitka to Lake Livojärvi. The facility was in operation from the 1930s until the 1960s. This is the only remaining log transfer facility in Finland.
A hermit known as Kala-Eemeli (1905–1966) lived in this very small hut from 1959 to 1966. The locals have maintained the hut as it was when Eemeli died by drowning in the nearby lake.
A 4-km nature trail rises up to the top of the Palotunturi fell. The trail goes through old-growth forest, which hasn't been subject to forestry for over 200 years. The amount of dead wood material on the ground is exceptionally high. The day hut on top of the fell is suitable for sleeping. The hut is an old fire guard's cabin and it served as an air defence station during World War II. There is a parking lot where the trail starts. No public transportation but taxi.
A rugged canyon hundreds of millions of years old, occurring in the bedrock fracture zone.
A 16-km nature trail that goes around Pernunselkä, a part of the lake Livojärvi. Lots of sandy beaches and several campfire sites. The trail starts from a parking lot, goes by the northern bank to the holiday village Livohka and then back by the southern bank. There is a boat crossing near Livohka and five lean-tp shelters along the route. No public transportation.
In winter, there are cross-country skiing trails by and across the lake.
Korpihilla is located in the village of Tolva near the Riisitunturi National Park. Korpihilla offers home made delicacies made from local, natural ingredients. Their signature drink Kuohuva Kuusenkerkkäjuoma, a sparkling spruce sprout drink, has won many awards.
Himmerki 8, 97900 Posio
À la carte restaurant with beautiful view to lake Kitka.
Restaurant pub with pizzas, kebab, sandwiches and à la carte.
À la carte restaurant at hotel Lapin Satu.
Finnish pizza franchising Kotipizza at Neste gasoline station.
Café with home made cakes and buns. Also delicacies from local producers.
Kotakahvila Säikkä
Summer café at a sandy beach by the lake Livojärvi. Traditional bakings and local handicrafts for sale. Cash only!
Fine dining restaurant with a selection of local berry wines. Confirmed reservation is a must.
Villi Pohjola rents over 60 holiday cabins in the Posio area, ranging from wilderness huts to modern holiday cabins
Small and cozy hotel by the lake Posio. Own restaurant.
A small hotel by Kirintövaara downhill skiing slopes. Single, double and 4 person rooms. Restaurant.
A holiday village with various types of cabin accommodation from low-key to modern villas. Own restaurant and good outdoor activity possibilities.
Cottage accommodation by a lake. Caravan and tent site available. Meals by request if at least 4 persons. Lots of activities. Car transfer service.
Few rooms, several cottages and a restaurant by the lake Livojärvi. Discount price if you are a member of the Trade Union for the Public and Welfare Sectors JHL.
A working agricultural farm with apartments and cabins. Caravan area with electricity. Travelers with pets must contact the estate in advance.
Ylitalon Poromatkailu
All inclusive lodging at a reindeer farm. Minimum stay for 3 nights.
An all inclusive small lodge in the wilderness. All visitors stay in the lodge for one week and enjoy the pre-arranged activities. 8 bedrooms for 2–4 persons with a common living room, toilets and showers. Own restaurant.
Groceries.
Groceries. Gasoline.
Alcoholic beverages.
Some groceries. Mail service.
By bus
Posio has coach connections from Kuusamo, Rovaniemi, and Oulu, which all have further connections to Helsinki.
By train
The nearest train station is in Rovaniemi, which has good connections from the south. From the train station you need to take a bus to Posio.
By car
Posio town centre is at the crossroads of Road 863 (Taivalkoskentie, from Ranua and Oulu), Road 947 (Maaninkavaarantie, from Salla) and Road 81 (Kuusamontie, from Rovaniemi to Kuusamo).
The easiest way to get around in Posio is by car. The sights are scattered around the municipality and the distances are long. In the town centre, the main attractions are within walking distance.
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