Sirkkakoski: Lakes, Village Life and Nature

Sirkkakoski is located on Lakes Miekojärvi and Lankojärvi. For planning your trip, several local attractions offer different options: activities on the water, village events, history, as well as outdoor activities and wildlife watching. You can tailor your stay to the topics that interest you most.

Water, fishing and boat trips

You can buy fresh fish at the fishing harbor. Fishermen sell fish from Lake Miekojärvi directly to individuals and businesses; live crayfish are also available. Product availability is seasonal, so check before your trip. You can go boating on Lake Miekojärvi from the fishing harbor. Conditions for boat use and services may vary; check them before making plans. Sirmet trips operated by Lapland Wild Fish depart instead from the Sirkkakoski marina at Pientie 3. Check seasonal operations and booking arrangements in advance. The Sirmet ferry is suitable for guests with reduced mobility; discuss any specific support needs when booking.

Kivilahti, a beach and a place for seine fishing, is located at the end of the village road in Sirkkakoski. Check the current facilities before your visit.

Exploring the outdoors

In winter, a cross-country ski trail network stretching for several dozen kilometers runs around the village and lakes of Sirkkakoski. Grooming and seasonal conditions may vary; check current conditions before setting out. The village also has a lit fitness trail. Its maintenance may vary; check conditions before visiting. You can watch the rapids from the village association's shelter. Sirkkakoski is also on a busy migratory bird route; some migratory birds stay to breed.

Village life, culture and history

The old school now serves as a village hall. Village evenings and various events are held there; the program may vary. Stage dances have been held on Midsummer Eve and lantern dances in autumn since 2010. Check dates and arrangements in advance if you plan to attend one of these evenings.

The Miekojärvi Trolling Marathon and the Great Lure Test used the boating and fishing harbor as their event center; the event took place from July 17 to 21, 2024.

Culture enthusiasts can explore two different attractions: the Maakansanmuseo has around 1,600 objects, while Verstas Kotila is Sanna Posti's shoe-making and saddlery shop and workshop. Each museum object has its own story. Check opening hours before visiting the museum; for Verstas Kotila, check in advance when a visit is possible.

An expedition landed at the Sirkkakoski rapids in 1736 to set up equipment for triangulation.

When to travel, depending on your interests

To choose when to travel, compare the seasonal activities: the ski trail network is for winter, stage dances take place on Midsummer Eve, and lantern dances are held in autumn.

Discover more destinations: Tervola, Posio, Enontekiö, Rautuskylä, Utsjoki, Luosto, Äkäslompolo, Kemi

For an overview of the wider region: Lapland.