Ranua

Ranua combines a small-scale Lapland atmosphere with an expansive wilderness setting in a way that reflects its position among forests and lakes south of the Arctic Circle. The municipality lies in the upper catchment of the Simojoki River, a watercourse that continues west towards the Gulf of Bothnia. Ranua Wildlife Park, founded in 1983, is devoted to Arctic animal species and is particularly known for its polar bears. Long winters, extensive woodland and numerous lakes shape life here, while the local centre provides services for a widely scattered rural area. Explore nearby webcams to see how Ranua connects with the lake-and-forest country of southern Lapland.

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