On the ice of Lankojärvi, Porotila Mäntyranta offers reindeer sleigh rides and ice fishing right next to the farmstead. The lake is also a destination for lake fishing, while the modern Kiekerö village hall stands on the shore and the local history dates back to the 1760s. Seasonal activities, reindeer races held almost every year, and village life by the water offer different ways to plan your trip.

Activities at Lankojärvi

Both activities offered by Porotila Mäntyranta take place in the same setting: on the ice of Lankojärvi, right next to the farmstead. The choice mainly concerns the activity itself—a reindeer sleigh ride or ice fishing. The activities are seasonal; check their availability before your trip. Lankojärvi in Pello, Lapland, is also considered a destination for lake fishing. This broadens the focus from the specific ice-fishing activity to the lake as a fishing destination. If you plan to fish, check current information about permits and providers in advance. To help choose what to focus on, consider the contrast: Porotila Mäntyranta offers seasonal activities on the ice, while Kiekerö is a village hall on the shore with boat jetties and dance floors. This lets you weigh up an active experience of the lake against a connection to village life.

Kiekerö on the lakeshore

Lankojärven Kiekerö, a modern village hall serving travelers, stands on the shore of Lankojärvi. Its features include boat jetties and dance floors, and the hall also serves local users. This brings together a connection to the lake and community village life in one place. The village association rents out Kylätalo Kiekerö. The hall as a gathering place and its rental by the association are separate aspects: if you are considering renting it, confirm the details directly with the village association.

Local history and reindeer races

After former soldier Heikki Heikinpoika Färdig arrived in the 1760s, settlement spread from his house in Matinlompolo towards Lankojärvi. This historical account identifies a person, a starting point and the direction in which settlement spread. Events can also influence when you travel: reindeer races are held in Lankojärvi almost every year, and the area is considered a popular venue. If the races are the reason for your trip, check the specific event date.

Getting oriented and planning your trip

The Eeronpolku parking area is located at Rovaniementie 222, 95770 Lankojärvi, Pello. If Eeronpolku is part of your plans, you can use this address as the destination for the parking area. When choosing your travel dates, consider ice activities and races separately: for the activities, availability is seasonal; for the races, check the specific event date.

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