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Birtavarre is the easiest gate to Halti and more. (Haltitunturi /Ráisduottarháldi -trail from Birtavarre. Summer road up to 800m.) From Birtavarre you can take daytrips to Halti. Halti is a mountain located in the northern region of Scandinavia, straddling the border between Norway and Finland. Its summit is the highest point in Finland, although a significant portion of the mountain lies within Norwegian territory. Halti is not only renowned for its natural beauty but also for its symbolic significance in the history and culture of both countries. To reach Halti, one of the most popular starting points is the charming village of Birtavarre, situated in Norway. Birtavarre serves as a gateway to Halti and offers a variety of options for travelers to embark on their journey to the summit. Here’s how you can get to Halti from Birtavarre: By Car: If you’re traveling by car, you can take the E6 Read more...
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Birtavarre | Kåfjorddalen Lots of hiking and biking trails. Home of Gorsa Canyon / Bridge. 45m/28km to Halti parking. 3h/7km walk, parking to Halti. Daytrip/440km to North Cape. 2h/150 km to Tromsø.(Airport 175km). 18 km to Lyngen ferry. 3 airports within 1 or 2 hours. Read more...
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Seahuts and Pier in Birtavarre There`s few examples of Kven and Sea-Sami building traditions left, after the burnout by the Nazist during World War II. These seahuts are therefor an important physical heritage of the coastal culture in the high north Scandinavia. The Kven and sea Sami harvested the resources in the sea and these huts were used as sheds for their equipment, and sometimes as storage for smaller boats. Read more...