Villas in Posio
Posio suits families and walkers wanting a sauna home in south-east Lapland, near Riisitunturi National Park and the Korouoma canyon. It is remote and spread out, so you need a car, and the nearest airports are Kuusamo and Rovaniemi.
- Villas
- 14
- From, per week
- £394
About Posio
Posio is a municipality of under 3,000 people in the south-east corner of Finnish Lapland, with far more lakes than elsewhere in Lapland and most of the land around 300 m above sea level. The homes are spread over a wide area rather than in one village, and every one has a sauna and nearly all a fireplace. Riisitunturi National Park, known for hanging bogs on its fells, lies northeast of the town centre, and the Korouoma canyon is a protected reserve with steep cliffs. Livojärvi has large sandy beaches and is often called Lapland's Riviera. In the centre, Pentik Mäki is a cultural and shopping site linked to the Pentik ceramics factory, the world's northernmost.
Is Posio right for you?
- Best for
- Walkers and families wanting a sauna home near quiet fells and lakes
- Not for you if
- You want lots of shops, restaurants or a ski village on the doorstep.
Near Posio
Riisitunturi National Park
Northeast of the town centre, with slope mires and fell summits above 450 m; in winter a ski track leads to the top of the fell.
Korouoma Nature Reserve
A canyon 100 to 130 m deep at its deepest, with 5 km and 8 km day trails, and a strong name for ice climbing in winter.
Livojärvi
A lake with clear water and large sandy beaches, often called Lapland's Riviera.
Ruka
The ski resort, about an hour's ride from Posio.
Getting to Posio
Kuusamo Airport is 63 km east of Posio, and daily buses from Kuusamo take about 45 minutes. Rovaniemi Airport is 133 km west, with coaches from Rovaniemi taking about two hours. Roads 863, 947 and 81 meet at the town centre, and a car is the easiest way around.
When to go to Posio
Posio gets one of the heaviest annual snowfalls in Finland, and its more than 75 km of ski tracks generally open from November to the end of April. Summer can bring the midnight sun reflecting on the lakes, and in winter the northern lights may appear. Korouoma is best known as a winter ice-climbing spot.
Villas in Posio
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Villa kallas
Posio, Lapland, Finland
10
4
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+8 more
from£209
per night
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Perälän pirtti
Posio, Lapland, Finland
10
4
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+7 more
from£169
per night
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Koppelokangas
Posio, Lapland, Finland
6
2
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+8 more
from£107
per night
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Tykkytie cottage
Posio, Lapland, Finland
4
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveSauna+9 more
from£108
per nightPosio villa holidays: questions answered
Is Posio good for cross-country skiing?
Yes, Posio has more than 75 km of ski tracks, generally open from November to the end of April, and the area gets one of Finland's heaviest snowfalls. A ski track also leads to the top of Riisitunturi in winter.
What is the Korouoma canyon near Posio?
It is a protected canyon 100 to 130 m deep at its deepest, with day hikes of 5 and 8 km and a 20 km trail. In winter it is known for ice climbing. Some huts and a longer trail have closed, so check trail status first.
Which airport is nearest to Posio?
Kuusamo Airport is the closest, 63 km east, and buses from Kuusamo take about 45 minutes. Rovaniemi Airport is 133 km west, about two hours by coach from Rovaniemi. Having a car makes both transfers simpler.
Can you reach the Ruka ski resort from Posio?
Yes, Ruka is about an hour's ride away. Posio is a better base for quiet cross-country skiing and hiking, while Ruka is the place for downhill slopes.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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