Saariselk has become the most versatile tourist center in Lapland due to its excellent location, good transportation connections and quality service. The center of Saariselk is nearby Urho Kekkonen National Park. The height of the fells in the region vary between 400-700 meters. The highest fell is Sokosti, which rises to 718 meters. The alpine skiing slopes of Kaunisp and Iisakkip are in skiing condition from late autumn till late spring.
Illuminated tracks make cross-country skiing possible right from the first snowfalls.
Marked trails and wilderness huts are at the hikers' disposal. Busy travellers can find short nature trails at Tankavaara, Kiilop as well as nearby the center of Saariselk , on Iisakkip Fell. The fells of Kiilop and Kaunisp are easily reached viewpoints from which tremendous vistas of the spacious fell district and early summer midnight sun splendor can be viewed. There is an info center in Saariselk from which the tourist can get information about area routes and services. Quality lodging, dining and program services guarantee a fulfilling vacation among the fells of Saariselk .