Nature

Untouched nature, where rapids of Oulanka and Kitkajoki roar instead of engines.

Area is also surrounded by many lakes and ponds. Kitkajärvi is known for its vendaces, which are called Kitkan Viisas. Explore on your own or book a guided tour of the wonders of summer or winter fishing. You can find guides and other activities on our Services-page. Enjoy the summer fishing trip.

Oulanka National Park is located near Käylä, and Käylä is a great place to stop by before navigating to many starting points on Oulanka’s routes.

You can read more about Oulanka’s services and routes on Metsähallitus’ nationalparks.fi website.

Kitkajoki, which is a popular rafting destination, flows through the village, and its Käylänkoski is often the first to be rafted.

There are several rafting entrepreneurs in Käylä. You can book rafting for example here.

It is only a short trip from Käylä to Riisitunturi, which is one of the southernmost fells in Finland

Read more about Riisitunturi and its routes from Metsähallitus’ nationalparks.fi website.