10 Things to do in Posio That You Shouldn't Miss

Riisitunturi National Park represents the fell and hill landscape of Koillismaa district at its best. The most valuable features of Riisitunturi Fell are the colourful hanging bogs on the slopes, and on the top of the fell the breath-taking scenery over the Lakes Kitkajärvet and the forest landscape of Posio. In the snowy forests, trees are covered with ”tykky”, frozen snow deposits, which in the blue moonlight just seem unreal.

At the end of the street parking and the beginning of the route.

Kota-Husky is small family enterprise in Posio. Our home is right next to the Riisitunturi national park where we do our safaris in very unique landscape. We use only dog power in our safaris, so you really can enjoy the silence of the nature.

Gallery and shop of the Korean ceramic artist Miki Kim. She arranges art exhibitions with international artists, ceramic classes and other events.

Pentik-maki (Pentik Hill) is a cultural destination and a tourist attraction in Posio, Finland. Pentik's ceramicware, candles and works of art are made there, and the factory store is full of wonderful shopping surprises. Glass walkways connect buildings that contain a factory store, museum, exhibition and cafe, covering a total area of 2,500 square metres. Free entrance.

My grandfather Mikko was great wildernes guy, lastname Orava (Squirrel). Mikko gave me nature honour genetics and helped me to find strong and sensitive connection with nature. I want to offer same magical experiences from nature what i have experienced now forty years. My expertises are in wilderness and be with guest like they are part of family.

Posio tourist association helps tourist on their trip to Posio. Posio TA gives information about cross-country sking, traveling businesses and everything you can do in Posio.

Livo Beach is the place to be on a hot summer in Posio. It's a huge spring with a sand bottom, so the water is crystal clear and you can drink it while swimming.

The Local History Museum of the Posio Municipality is located on the southern shores of Lake Kitkajarvi in the village of Lohiranta - a place worth a visit for its cultural environment and landscapes. The grounds of the museum hold the Lohi-Paatalo main building built in 1895 as well as the stables and a small barn. Most of the objects in the museum have been made between 1850–1940.