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For a trip to Lankojärvi, the lake, winter activities and Kiekerö village house are the main attractions. You can plan your visit from different angles: activities on the ice, events and the history of settlement. Kiekerö adds to these themes as a modern village house on the lakeshore that also serves travellers.

Activities on the ice

Porotila Mäntyranta offers reindeer sleigh rides on the ice of Lankojärvi, as well as ice fishing. Both activities take place right next to the farmstead. This gives you two specific activities to choose from at the same location, each with a different focus: one centres on a reindeer sleigh ride, while the other is about fishing on the ice. Availability is seasonal; check with the provider before you arrive.

Lankojärvi is also considered a destination for lake fishing in Pello, Lapland. This adds another fishing connection to the lake alongside the specific ice-fishing activity at Porotila Mäntyranta. If you plan to go lake fishing, check current permit and provider information in advance.

Events in the area

Reindeer races are held in Lankojärvi almost every year, and the area is a popular venue for them. If you want to plan your trip around a race, check the specific date in advance. This lets you factor the recurring event into your plans without assuming a particular travel date.

The summer season at Lankojärven lava opened with dancing on Midsummer Day, and several dance events were held there during the summer. If you want an event to determine the timing of your trip, check the relevant date in advance.

Kiekerö village house on the lakeshore

The modern village house Lankojärven Kiekerö stands on the shore of Lankojärvi and also serves travellers. It has a boat landing and dance floors. The village association rents out Kylätalo Kiekerö. When planning your trip, you can take the house’s lakeside location and the association’s rental service into account as separate points of reference.

The dance floors at Kiekerö and the dances at Lankojärven lava are two separate event venues. If you are interested in one of these places, pay attention to the name: the summer-season dances were held at the lava, while the dance floors belong to Kiekerö village house.

History and directions

The history of settlement dates back to the 1760s. After former soldier Heikki Heikinpoika Färdig arrived, settlement spread from his house in Matinlompolo towards Lankojärvi. This identifies a specific starting point and the direction of the later expansion. For a historical perspective on the area, this sequence connects a person and a period with the two place names Matinlompolo and Lankojärvi.

The Eeronpolku car park is located at Rovaniementie 222, 95770 Lankojärvi, Pello. Note down the full address if you plan to use this car park on your journey. This gives you a specific address to use alongside the activities and event venues you choose for your stay.

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