Villas in Raattama
Raattama is a small village in Kittilä municipality, Lapland, just east of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, for walkers and skiers. Every home has a sauna, but Wi-Fi is not standard, so bring offline maps and expect to drive for supplies.
- Villas
- 17
- From, per week
- £425
About Raattama
Raattama is a village in Kittilä municipality, surrounded by forest with berries and fish lakes, on the eastern edge of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park. The park covers 1,020 km², the third largest in Finland, with fells above the tree line and height differences of over 500 m. It has about 350 km of hiking trails and 500 km of cross-country ski trails. Raattama has a fell hotel with a restaurant and a café; otherwise evenings are spent at the home. The homes are spread over a few kilometres. Every one has a sauna and most have a fireplace; they mostly sleep four to six, in two bedrooms. Between the seasons the village is very quiet.
Is Raattama right for you?
- Best for
- Walkers and cross-country skiers wanting a sauna beside the fells
- Not for you if
- You want shops, nightlife or reliable Wi-Fi close at hand.
Near Raattama
Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
Finland's third largest national park, just west of Raattama, with 18 open wilderness huts and about 350 km of hiking trails.
Hetta-Pallas trail
A 55 km hiking route inside the park, described as the oldest hiking trail in Finland.
Pallasjärvi and Sammaltunturi
Lake known for its red sands and a fell with a research station, both in the Pallas area.
Kittilä Airport
The airport for this part of Lapland, with flights from Helsinki; the national park is about an hour's drive from it.
Getting to Raattama
Kittilä Airport is the nearest airport for this part of Lapland, with flights from Helsinki and seasonal routes from elsewhere in Europe. The Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park is about an hour's drive from the airport, and Raattama sits just east of the park. A hire car is the practical way to get to the village and around it.
When to go to Raattama
Peak season in the Pallas area is February to April. From May to mid-June the melting snow leaves lots of water about; summer follows, bringing mosquitoes, and autumn colour begins in mid-September. The northern lights become most active in the north from the start of autumn.
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Tunturitupa kuolpuna
Raattama, Lapland, Finland
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2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+8 more
from£119
per night
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Villa kunteus
Raattama, Lapland, Finland
5
1
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+4 more
from£106
per night
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Villa tunturisopuli
Raattama, Lapland, Finland
6
2
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+6 more
from£203
per night
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Raattama villa holidays: questions answered
When is the best time to visit Raattama?
February to April is peak season in the Pallas area, with snow for skiing. Autumn colour starts in mid-September, and the northern lights become most active from the start of autumn.
Do homes in Raattama have saunas?
Yes, every one does, and most also have a fireplace. They mostly sleep four to six in two bedrooms. Wi-Fi is not standard, so check each listing if you need a connection.
Which municipality is Raattama in?
Kittilä, in Lapland. Raattama lies just east of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, which spreads across Enontekiö, Kittilä, Kolari and Muonio.
Are there mosquitoes in Raattama in summer?
Yes. Mosquitoes arrive with summer in the Pallas area, after the spring melt from May to mid-June leaves lots of water about. Ruska, the autumn colour, starts in mid-September.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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