KAIRIJOKI WILDERNESS CENTRE
for fishing and other nature experiences
FISHING
River Kairijoki is fairly small wilderness river that has many possibilities for enthusiastic fishermen. The river is perfect for fly fishing. These waters are good natural living places of trout, brown trout, white fish and white trout. There are several good fishing places within the walking distance of the wilderness center.
Your fishing equipment should be lightweight gear that is designed for fishing grayling and brown trout. Fishermen on the Kairijoki River mainly use imitator flies. If your equipment breaks, or if you run out of flies or lures, replacements can be purchased at the wilderness centre, Eräkeskus.
The doors of the Kairijoki Wilderness Centre open onto a river full of possibilities. With its open shores, it flows directly into the heart of a fisherman. The long fishing area could be made for fly-fishing: from slow-flowing backwaters to roaring rapids. Here you can experience the Nordic outdoors and a whole range of fish species.
ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS
ACCOMMODATION
Kairijoki Eräkeskus wilderness centre offers several accommodation options for up to 40 persons.
â–ª 2 log cabins, room for 8 people,
â–ª 4 log cabins, room for 6 people,
â–ª 3 wilderness cabins, room for 3 people
â–ª Log lean-to: shared accommodation for 10-12 people.
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Eräkeskus also has areas for caravans and automobiles
MEALS AT KAIRIJOKI
There is a cosy camp-style cafe in the main building at Eräkeskus, with room for 50 thirsty or hungry visitors. It offers such traditional home cooked foods of Lapland as reindeer soup and sautéed reindeer. When you are fishing, stop and take a break here to enjoy coffee and sweet bread or even a frosty beer.
Breakfast, half or full board also available by request (to be ordered in advance). Ask for an offer!
CANOEING & HUNTING
CANOEING
River Kairijoki is fairly easy wilderness river and suitable also for beginners and young ones. You will find great canoeing routes in the heart of wilderness.
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Kairijoki Wilderness Centre is a good base for a canoeing trip. We have canoes with floating wests for rental and if needed we can also arrange transportation to the river and back.
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Along the river you will find many nice places either for resting or for overnighting.
HUNTING
Kairijoki area is a paradise for hunters. Here one can find hunters chasing after elk, goose, bear and birds.
Metsähallitus controls the hunting ground around Kairijoki. More information on hunting in Finland - eraluvat.fi.
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CONTACTS
News
Opening hours
10.6. - 7.10.2023
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Cafe-restaurant open
daily from 1pm to 9pm
Kairijoen Eräkeskus
Mailing address:
Hannuksenranta 9
99600 Sodankylä
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Business ID: FI19710838
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Inquiries
You can contact us by telephone +358 16 841 481 or by sending a message using the form.
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Photo credits: Timo Tuuha (Kairijoki main building), Jouni Paavilainen
(man and Solarium) and Kairijoen Eräkeskus Oy.
