Overview
Simo is a small summer destination in southwest Finnish Lapland with about 3,000 residents. Most visitors come for fishing wild salmon in the Simo River, which maintains an original wild salmon population.
Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Activities
Fishing requires Finnish national permit plus Simojoki permit. Canoeing route is 178 km, 4-7 days. Jäger Path is 16 km.
Connectivity
Mobile coverage: DNA basic signal, Telia 4G, Elisa 5G as of Nov 2023.
Money
Finland uses euro (€). ATMs available in town. Credit cards widely accepted.
Safety
Tick-borne encephalitis risk from Ixodes persulcatus ticks. The nearest 24/7 emergency is at Kemi hospital.
Transport
Local bus connects Simo with Kemi once or twice daily on working days. Bus ticket to Simonkylä costs around €3.30/adult. Own vehicle or taxi needed otherwise.