Rautuskylä on Lake Rautusjärvi

Rautuskylä is a small lakeside village in the Aapa-Lappi region. Houses and fields follow the southern and western shores of Lake Rautusjärvi; the village is also designated a nationally valuable landscape area. Those interested in water, cross-country skiing, and the history of a village café will find different ways to shape their travel plans here.

Rautuskylä at a glance

• The village is located on Lake Rautusjärvi in the Aapa-Lappi region.
• Rautuskylä is a nationally valuable landscape area.
• You can fish and paddle on Lake Rautusjärvi.
• A cross-country ski trail runs through the village.
• The Latukahvila is in the old village shop, next to Levi's cross-country ski trails.

A village along the lakeshore

Its location on Lake Rautusjärvi shapes the character of the village: houses and fields follow the southern and western shores. Rautuskylä is therefore described as a small lakeside village, not as an interchangeable base for a stay in Aapa-Lappi. The area’s designation as a valuable landscape and its lakeside location go hand in hand when you consider the kind of surroundings you would like to experience on your trip.

Consider whether you want to connect your trip primarily with a lake landscape, or whether the activities mentioned are the deciding factor.

Fishing and paddling on Lake Rautusjärvi

You can both fish and paddle on Lake Rautusjärvi. These activities give the lake more than just a scenic role: it is also named as a place to visit and enjoy nature in Rautuskylä. So if you would like to include time by the water in your trip, you can think of fishing and paddling as different ways to enjoy the lake.

These water activities are a distinct part of choosing where to stay and are not the same as the cross-country skiing theme. If you are planning a family trip, it may help to first consider whether a stay by the lake or the ski trail better matches your interests. The priorities do not have to be the same for everyone travelling with you.

Cross-country skiing and the Latukahvila

A cross-country ski trail runs through Rautuskylä. The Latukahvila is described as a place to stop for refreshments during a ski tour. It is in the old village shop, right next to Levi's cross-country ski trails. These are two separate details: one trail runs through Rautuskylä, while the café is next to Levi's trails.

The café connects cross-country skiing with the old village shop as a special setting. Its new design pays tribute to both the long history of the ski café and that of the shop. Its selection includes products and ingredients from local producers.

If you are looking for accommodation, these different themes can help you decide on a destination: lakeshore and water activities on the one hand, cross-country skiing and the café on the other.

Discover more destinations: Tervola, Äkäslompolo, Luosto, Kittilä, Kaamanen, Posio, Patokoski and Sodankylä.

Frequently asked questions about Rautuskylä

What shapes the landscape of Rautuskylä?

Rautuskylä is a small lakeside village in Aapa-Lappi. Houses and fields follow the southern and western shores of Lake Rautusjärvi; the village is designated a nationally valuable landscape area.

What can you do on Lake Rautusjärvi?

You can fish and paddle on Lake Rautusjärvi. The lake is also named as a place to visit and enjoy nature in Rautuskylä.

Is there a cross-country ski trail in Rautuskylä?

A cross-country ski trail runs through the village. The Latukahvila is right next to Levi's cross-country ski trails and is described as a place to stop for refreshments during a ski tour.

What does the Latukahvila in Rautuskylä offer?

The café is in the old village shop. Its selection includes products and ingredients from local producers; its new design pays tribute to the history of the ski café and the shop.

For the main travel overview: Lapland.