POSIO - LAPLAND'S LAND OF MAGIC
Posio is a district in South Lapland of tourism and ceramics and plenty of possibilities, the heartland of the old Lappish region. Posio is renowned for being the home of the Pentik company, untouched wilderness, abundance of waterways, attractive holiday home destinations, snow and ice.
Posio’s appealing nature attracts nature loving visitors throughout the year. Posio has become especially popular for ice climbing, fishing, hunting and hiking along nature trails, to name just a few. There are plenty of fishing possibilities available in Posio – with over 3,000 lakes and ponds in the region.
One of Posio’s most significant sights is the Pentik Mäki complex with factory shop outlet, museum and exhibitions, the ethnographic museum in the village of Lohiranta, Riisitunturi National Park, the rugged Korouoma excursion area, sparkling clear waters of the Kitkajärvi and Livojärvi lakes, as well as the sandy beaches of Livojärvi and Hietajärvi lakes that stretch for kilometres. The shore of the Livojärvi Lake is actually termed “Lapland’s Riviera”. The Syöte National Park is also partly located within the Municipality of Posio region.
The Kiri slopes provide the thrill of speed for downhill skiers young and old. The Kirintövaara downhill skiing centre provides opportunities for meaningful experiences on family slopes.