Aakenustunturi

Aakenustunturi

Aakenustunturi is a mountain in Lapland in northern Finland. It has an elevation of 570 meters and is located near Mount Ylläs and the resort of Kittilä.

History

On 24 February 1943, a Junkers Ju 52 of the Luftwaffe was shot down and crashed into the mountain.

Landscape

The mountain is considered to be a wild oasis between the mountains in the north and is a popular destination for hikers. In December 2004, the mountain was incorporated into the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park.

External links

* [http://www.earthsearch.net/intSearch/aakenustunturi-FI.php?show
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