Overview
Pyhä (Pyhätunturi) is a year-round resort in Finnish Lapland, best known for its exceptional downhill skiing—Huttu-Ukko is the steepest maintained piste in Finland. The resort sits adjacent to Pyhä-Luosto National Park, offering old-growth forests, mires, and treeless fells for summer hiking.
Festivals · Nature · Skiing · Trekking
Before you go
Health
Two private medical stations at Pyhä; public healthcare in Pelkosenniemi (25 km). Pharmacy also in Pelkosenniemi. Check insurance before visiting.
Money
Finland uses EUR. Credit cards widely accepted. Some smaller shops and services may be cashless or require exact change.
Safety
Avalanche risk in steep ravines off-piste. Check conditions before skiing off maintained pistes.
Transport
No direct public transport to Pyhä; fly to Rovaniemi or Kemijärvi and drive. Free Pyhä shuttle runs January–April. SkiBus to Luosto costs €7.