Attractions
Ranua is a charming holiday destination with interesting sights. Ranua’s sights take you to admire Finnish nature and culture. In Ranua you will also find a bit more unexpected things to see; a Japanese house in the middle of Lapland?
Japan House
Genuine Japanese-style residence on the shores of Lake Simojärvi. Throughout the year, there are several exhibitions.
Olangontie 20, Simojärvi
Rovaniemi
Seven Steps to Save the Ocean
The environmental art piece by Maija Kovari in the Ranua Wildlife Park region is a current work that proposes seven ideas for safeguarding the future oceans. The art was influenced by the location, which was formerly a seabed. The art is reached through a well-marked trail.
Rovaniementie 29, 97700 Ranua
School and regional museum of Saukkojärvi
A school and a regional museum may be found in Ranua’s Saukkojärvi village. The museum building was once a school, constructed in 1898, which operated until 1959. It now functions as a school and a regional museum.
+35840 657 4553
Toljantie 196 B,
97700 Ranua
Vicarage and village museum
In the historic vicarage of Ranua, there is currently a museum depicting life in the parsonage and village from 1930 to 1950.
Pappilantie 11, 97700 Ranua
Ranua Church
Ranua Church is a cross-shaped timber structure. It was established in 1914. The structure has been refurbished, and it is now wheelchair accessible and equipped with an induction loop.
Kirkkotie 10, 97700 Ranua.
