Experience Culture Reserve Hanhivittikko Summer Pasture
A perfect place for a day out!
Hanhivittikko is an image of an idyll. Small red-painted chalets in a dazzling summer sanctuary. The glade is inviting and makes you want to stay a while to allow your eyes and spirit to experience the peacefulness and well being. Today the culture reserve Hanhivittikko Summer Pasture is unique of its kind. The meadowlands and pasture are among the most valuable in Lapland. There is a variety of species seldom seen in summer pastures, and among the plants there is a number of endangered species.
Hanhivittikko Friends runs Hanhivittikko Summer Pasture and you could also meet a lot of animals here; mountain cows (the traditional cow), sheep, pigs and chickens. The premier is always the 8th June. Hanhivittikko is open 9.6 – 31.8, Monday - Sunday 10 am – 4 pm, Thursday 4 pm - 9 pm. Evening program every Thursday, 18.6 – 13.8, 6 pm, see our program at our website. We have also a cabin for rent.
Book a guide - expect an experience! A visit to Hanhivittikko is free of charge but for a small cost you can have a guided walk with buns and tea or coffee, boiled over open fire. Must be pre-booked.
Support us – become a member! The charity Hanhivittikko Friends runs Hanhivittikko Summer Pasture. We are dependent on contributions, both money and voluntary work. Your membership will support us and you are welcome to work with us as well. The annual fee is 100 SEK or 200 SEK for a whole family, contact us for further information.
How to find us? Just north of Övertorneå, turn left from road 99 towards Överkalix and then after just 50 meters you turn right towards Korpilombolo, road 841. After 10 km you will find us.
Pricelist – booked guiding
Schools from Övertorneå municipality (up to upper secondary) is free of charge, other schools: 500 SEK.
Non commercial societies and private persons: 30 SEK per person (minimum fee 600 SEK).
Companies and commercial groups: 60 SEK per person (minimum fee 1200 SEK).
Extra fee for coffee and buns: 30 SEK per person.