Major city · Finland
Siikalatva
Skip Siikalatva unless you need a quick fuel-and-coffee stop on Highway 4 or want to see the geographical centre of Finland. Half an hour is enough.
Siikalatva is a rural municipality formed in 2009 from four villages — Kestilä, Piippola, Pulkkila and Rantsila. Its main draw is the official monument marking Finland's geographical centre, right off Highway 4. There is no town centre, no notable museum and limited dining. Most travellers pass through on the way between Oulu and Jyväskylä.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Jun–Aug
- avoid Nov–Mar (dark, cold, limited services)
- Airport
- OUL
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
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- Finland ↗The land border with Russia is closed to travellers; do not plan a route across it.
- Finland ↗Everyman's rights let you walk, camp for a night and pick berries on most land, but not near homes, and not to make fires without permission.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Siikalatva112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Siikalatva, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Finland-wide
- SIM or eSIMEU roaming applies.Finland-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent.Finland-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Not expected; round up for great service.Finland-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Finland-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree in libraries, malls and many stations; some charge €1 (≈ US$2) by card.Finland-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, fire, ambulance · 116 117 Medical helpline (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums often close Mondays; many summer cafés and island services open only June–August.Finland-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportOUL Oulu Airport (About 1 h 15 min drive north on Highway 4).
- Getting aroundCar is essential.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and a pastry at ABC Pulkkila€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
- Budget bedB&B farm room (Maalaiskartano Pihkala), a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- Mid-range bedB&B farm room (Maalaiskartano Pihkala), a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedB&B farm room (Maalaiskartano Pihkala), a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €50 (≈ US$60) · High €80 (≈ US$95)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- OUL Oulu Airport (About 1 h 15 min drive north on Highway 4)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
Feb
Avoid
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Mar
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Apr
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
May
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Jun
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Sep
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Oct
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Nov
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Dec
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Siikalatva: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
8 rd
Feb
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
6 rd
Mar
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
7 rd
Apr
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
6 rd
May
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Jun
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
Aug
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Sep
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Oct
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
Nov
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
9 rd
Dec
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is essential. Buses on Highway 4 stop in Siikalatva, but frequencies are low. Check Matkahuolto for schedules.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
Car via Highway 4 south, about 25 min
Larger town with services and a church.
Door to door: About 35 min
Car via Highway 4 south then 86, about 30 min
Known for the Haapavesi Folk Music Festival.
Oulainen
goDoor to door: About 25 min
Car via Highway 86 west, about 20 min
Small town with a railway station and basic shops.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Pulkkila
Near the Highway 4/88 junction; ABC Pulkkila gas station with diner and basic amenities.
Kestilä
Rural area with Maalaiskartano Pihkala B&B.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- High
- €80 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B farm room (Maalaiskartano Pihkala)1 × 1 night × €100 | €100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €50 | €100 |
| Trip total≈ €100 per person per day, bed included | €200≈ US$250 |
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2026 estimate in euros. Car fuel not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee and a pastry at ABC Pulkkila | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Lunch buffet at ABC Pulkkila | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) |
| Fuel (95 E10), per litre | €1.80–2.10 (≈ US$3) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The true geographical centre is in a swamp a short walk from the road monument; the monument is at a crossroads.
- Services are sparse: fill up fuel and buy snacks before you arrive.
- Winter driving: Highway 4 is ploughed but side roads may be icy.
Emergency numbers
- Police, Fire, Ambulance
- 112
- Medical helpline
- 116 117
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My bed tonight
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Tähän osoitteeseen, kiitosTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, Fire, Ambulance112
- Medical helpline116 117
Embassy
Nearest consular services in Oulu (check). Most embassies in Helsinki.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Oulu → Siikalatva (Highway 4, car): about 1 h 15 min, 100 km (62 mi)about 1 h 15 min, 62 mi (100 km)
- Jyväskylä → Siikalatva (Highway 4, car): about 2 h 45 min, 250 km (155 mi)about 2 h 45 min, 155 mi (250 km)
Say or show
- Hei — Hello (hay)
- Kiitos — Thank you (kee-tos)
- Paljonko? — How much? (pahl-yon-koh)
- Missä on vessa? — Where is the toilet? (mis-sa on ves-sa)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Siikalatva. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Aug · avoid Nov–Mar (dark, cold, limited services) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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