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History of Kilpisjarvi


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Although Kilpisjärvi is one of the largest villages in Enontekiö, it is still quite small. In 2000 its population was recorded as 114.

Kilpisjärvi Excursion Centre kiosk at the end of 1940s.

YrjöMetsälä.

1946

The first building of the present Excursion Centre was built.

1953

The first construction face of the Tourist hotel was built.

1964

Helsinki University Biological Research Facility was built.

1966-1970

A set of cabins up the fells and trekking routes were built by the Finnish Forestry Agency.

1975

Saananmaja - a hostel was started.

1978

Meteorological Institution founded their permanent station in Kilpisjärvi.

Kilpis Taxi started to cater for the transportation needs of tourists.

The first local shop opened its doors.

1980

New border crossing sites were opened between the three countries.

1981

Kilpisjärvi electrical network was incorporated with the network of the rest of the country. Up until that point, Kilpisjärvi was electrified using aggregates.

1982

Kilpisjärvi village school opened.

Kilpisjärvi Hall was built 1986

Construction in Arctic circumstances - project gave the construction of Kilpisjärvi Hall much needed know-how.

1989

The first buildings of Kilpisjärven Lomakylä (presently. Kilpisjärven Lomakeskus / Kilpisjärvi Holiday Centre) were completed.

1993

The Nordkalottleden trail was opened. Kings of
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