Alkunkari
Alkunkari is a land-tied island in Finnish Lapland, Northern Finland. Alkunkari is situated nearby to the suburb Puuluoto, as well as near Röyttä.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Haparanda and Tornio.
Haparanda
Photo: Ypsilon from Finland, CC0.
Haparanda is a city in Norrbotten, at Sweden's easternmost point. The Finnish town of Tornio is just across the Torne River. It is a great gateway to the wild north of Scandinavia.
Tornio
Photo: Ypsilon from Finland, CC0.
Tornio is a city in Finnish Lapland, by the border to Sweden. Tornio is mostly a summer destination or a place to visit for extensive shopping. While it may be a good place to view the northern lights, many things are closed during the winter – without necessarily being advertised as such.
Alkunkari
- Type: Land-tied island
- Categories: section of a peninsula and landform
- Location: Finnish Lapland, Northern Finland, Finland, Nordic countries, Europe
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Satellite Map
Discover Alkunkari from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Bulgarian to Swedish—“Alkunkari” goes by many names.
- Bulgarian: “Алкункари”
- Cebuano: “Alkunkari”
- Finnish: “Alkunkari”
- Swedish: “Alkunkari”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Puuluoto and Röyttä.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Alkunkarinlahti and Kiuasletto.
Finnish Lapland: Must-Visit Destinations
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