Gorge
Aittakuru is a natural stony gorge with tall blockfield fell walls, offering a rugged filming location with easy accessibility and nearby services.
This magnificent gorge with tall walls of stones is located right by the Pyhä-Luosto National Park in Pelkosenniemi. With its bare boulder fields, the gorge offers a rugged and wild location that would make a great setting for many an adventure.
Convenient duckboards meander through the landscape at the bottom of the gorge, passing trees and ponds before leading their way to the boulder fields. At the end of the gorge, you will find a construction with a stage and a spectator stand; a setting for Pyhä Unplugged, an annual music festival. From a production’s point of view, the construction could be made use of either in the production itself, or for the production, as a base for the crew.
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Accommodation
Pyhä is a popular ski resort and activity center, so accommodations are not hard to find. These include a hotel, many resorts and cottages. Total accommodation capacity for Pyhä is about 5600 beds, with and additional 4000 beds in the wider Pelkosenniemi area.
Not far from Pyhä is the village of Luosto (20 mins by car), which also offers accommodation.
Pyhä Restaurants
Pyhä has plenty of options when it comes to food, from cafes and bars to restaurants. You can also find catering services from some local restaurants.
Other Services
Additional services you might find handy when filming at Aittakuru include:
- Wilderness equipment rentals
- Guide services
- Transportation services
- Event services
For a comprehensive list of everything Pyhä has to offer, visit the Pyhä travel site.
Pyhä is in part of the most accessible Arctic wilderness in the world. Lapland has 5 airports, and our attractions and locations are connected with a maintained and comprehensive network of roads and highways.
By Plane
Rovaniemi (1 h 30 min by car) is the closest airport to Pyhä. This airport has daily connections with Helsinki and other European cities, as well as winter season connections to cities in Asia. Kittilä (2 h) is the second nearest airport.
By Train
Kemijärvi (40 min) is Pyhä’s nearest railway station, as well as the final stop for the daily night train from Helsinki. VR has prices, tickets and timetables.
By Bus
In addition to regular buses to Pyhä from various Finnish cities and towns, there is a Pyhä-Luosto bus connection from Rovaniemi for specific flights and trains. The bus connection is operated four times a day during the winter season, and twice a day in the summer and fall. Matkahuolto has all the information on tickets and timetables.
By Car
The Pyhä-Luosto National Park (home of Aittakuru gorge) is snuggled between two major highways, E75 (which connects to Rovaniemi) and E63 (which connects to Kemijärvi). This makes Aittakuru easy to reach by car, no matter how you come to Lapland.
Crew & Filming Equipment
There are production service companies operating throughout Lapland. Get in touch and we’ll find the right ones for your production.
Permits
You can film in most nature in Lapland thanks to Everyone’s Right, especially if your production is small and does not disturb the nature of Aittakuru. However, if you’re unsure about your rights and responsibilities, it’s always best to ask.
Filming permits, if needed, are granted by the municipality of Pelkosenniemi.
Film Lapland does not issue permits, but we’re more than happy to help you determine whether you need one and with the permit process, so please don’t hesitate to contact us.
