About Kaunispään Huippu
Perched 437 metres above sea level at the summit of Kaunispää Fell,
Huippu is one of the most iconic destinations in Finnish Lapland.
Located in Saariselkä, the northernmost ski resort in Europe,
Huippu has welcomed visitors to the Arctic fell landscape since 1954.
Today, it brings together a panoramic restaurant, a souvenir shop, authentic Kammi dining
and unique evening experiences, all under one roof.
Whether you arrive to enjoy local flavours, admire the surrounding wilderness
or experience the magic of the Arctic sky,
Huippu offers unforgettable moments above the treeline.
A Place Shaped by the Arctic
Surrounded by the vast landscapes of northern Lapland, Huippu changes with the seasons.
From the endless daylight of the midnight sun to the colourful autumn foliage, from the magical Northern Lights to the snowy winter fells,
every season offers a different perspective from the summit of Kaunispää.
A Landmark with History
1954 – First visitors welcomed at the summit
1986 – The current restaurant building was completed
1999 – The souvenir shop expansion was opened
2011 – Inauguration of the Kaunispää Tower
2026 – Huippu joined the Wilderness Hotels family
The Viewing Tower
Right next to Huippu stands the Kaunispää Viewing Tower, this 7.5-meter-high tower was built as a memorial, information point, and scenic tower to preserve the long tradition of triangulation measurements at Kaunispää.
HOW TO REACH US?
Located just 2 km from the centre of Saariselkä, the summit can be reached in several different ways throughout the year.
By car
Follow Kaunispääntie from Saariselkä or turn from the E75 road onto the scenic road leading to the summit. Free parking is available.
On foot or by bicycle
During the summer season, the summit can be reached via walking and cycling routes from Saariselkä.
By ski lift or on skis
In winter, ski slopes, cross-country ski tracks and the chairlift provide easy access close to the summit.
By snowmobile
Huippu is also accessible by sled and snowmobile during the winter season.