Utsjoki

Utsjoki occupies a river valley in Finland’s far north, within Sápmi, the traditional homeland of the Sámi. The Utsjoki River runs through the settlement before meeting the Tana River, which traces much of the border with Norway. This is Finland’s northernmost municipality and its only municipality with a Sámi majority; Northern Sámi is an official local language and a living part of everyday culture. Birch-covered fells and open tundra define the surrounding terrain, changing sharply between the long winter and the brief, light-filled summer. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Utsjoki and northern Finland.

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