Arctic Highway to Sodankylä 
Rovaniemi is the starting-point of the main traffic artery of Finnish Lapland, the Arctic Highway (Road 4; E 75 for part of the way). This runs north in long straight stretches, passing the beautiful Porttikoski waterfall, to Sodankylä, the commercial and cultural center of its extensive commune. Features of interest are the old church (1689) and the new church (1859), the modern Town Hall and a gallery displaying the works of the Lapp painter Andreas Alariesto. A Film Festival is held here in June.
The old church is the best preserved 17th century wooden church in Finland.
The old church is the best preserved 17th century wooden church in Finland.
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Road 4 runs from ivalo to Kaamanen and then bears northwest to reach the Norwegian frontier at Karigasniemi. From Kaamanen Road 970 (E 75) continues north to the Norwegian frontier by way of Utsjoki and then along the frontier river of Tenojoki (good salmon-fishing), beyond the frontier, to the Norwegian port of Berlevåg on the Arctic Ocean.
Sodankylä - Midnight Sun Film Festival
Sodankylä Midnight Sun Film Festival is held in June.
The festival began in 1985 and has since brought in thousands of film enthusiasts to Sodankylä.
The festival is aptly named as it takes place during the five days in June when the sun never sets.
The films are screened day and night in three cinemas and are often introduced by their directors.
The festival began in 1985 and has since brought in thousands of film enthusiasts to Sodankylä.
The festival is aptly named as it takes place during the five days in June when the sun never sets.
The films are screened day and night in three cinemas and are often introduced by their directors.
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