Venue
The conference will be held at Sallatunturi in Salla, Finland. The scientific programme, dinners as well as accommodation will be arranged at the Salla Wilderness Park.
Salla is located in the middle of the pure nature of Eastern Lapland. The unique wilderness area, with its diverse natural environment, provides a setting for unforgettable experiences for anyone visiting Salla, an opportunity to experience the touch of the wild in the way they have always dreamed of. Pure nature sets the pace for the easy rhythm of life in Salla. The flux of the eight seasons keeps the villages, the national park and the wilderness in constant change. The presence of and respect for nature are an essential part of the Salla state of mind.
In Salla, you can enjoy the experiences offered by wild, unharnessed nature in a safe manner. You can approach nature in exactly the way you want to, under guidance or on your own. You can also feel the excitement of the wilderness around you on day trips and safaris led by highly professional guides. In Salla Wilderness Park, you can become acquainted with domesticated reindeer and their management. The Sports Centre offers opportunities to practice various indoor sports. If you are seeking wellbeing and relaxation, local spa and massage therapists offer a variety of pampering treatments.
English is the official language of the conference.
How to get there
There are several options to choose from when selecting how to travel to Salla. A train will take you as far as Kemijärvi, from where you can catch a bus to Sallatunturi and back. If you want to travel by air, you can fly either to Rovaniemi or Kuusamo, and then take a bus to Salla. You do not necessarily need a car to get around in Salla, but if you choose to drive, the distance from Helsinki is approximately 900 km.
We recommend that you book your flights to Kuusamo, as there is a charter bus connection from Kuusamo to Salla (about 1,5 hours traveling time). The bus will pick up passengers from the arriving flights and in the end of conference there are connections back to the airport. If you are flying to Kuusamo and need a bus ride from the airport to Salla, please send your flight details to: congress@ulapland.fi by 14 September, and we will secure you a place in the bus. The bus ticket fee is 26 € per person one way and it's payable at the bus.
For more detailed information about the connections please check this link.
How to move around in Salla – use Salla Taxi Station, Myllytie 3, Salla: tel. +358 16 832 319.