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The Old Church (Vanha kirkko) from 1687 and the Big Church (Iso kirkko) from 1864 are wooden churches by the river. The newest church (from 1974) is also next door.
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During the Finnish Civil War in February 2nd 1918 the Whites managed to ambush a train carrying Red militants towards Rovaniemi a few hundred metres south from Tervola train station. During the following firefight over 20 Reds were killed. The Whites didn't face any casualties. After the battle the Whites got domination over West Lapland for the rest of the war.
The shallow lake Elijärvi is slowly overgrowing. Now it is an important resting place for many migrating birds.
One of the largest stone age dwelling sites found so far north. Small museum and reconstructed houses. Call and ask for guidance.
Trifon Petsamolaisen tsasouna
Varejoki village was one of the places where people from Petsamo (now Pechenga in Russia) were evacuated during the World War 2. As they were orthodox Christians, an Eukterion was built. The Eukterion belongs to Oulu Orthodox parish.
Over 30 local buildings with old utensils and tools. Garden.
A 7-km circular nature trail to Kätkävaara hill. Starting point at Kätkävaara Aurora Apartments. Observing tower on top of the hill. Three campfire sites and a dry toilet. Short 300m and 600m trails for disabled at the bottom of the hill.