Korvatunturi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Korvatunturi |
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Korvatunturi seen from southwest, i.e. from the Finnish side
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| Elevation | 486 m (1,594 ft) |
| Prominence | 210 m (690 ft) |
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 Korvatunturi
Location in Finland
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| Location | Savukoski, Lapland, Finland |
Korvatunturi is a special hill, or "fell," located in Lapland. It sits right on the border between Finland and Russia. The part of Korvatunturi that is in Finland is inside the Urho Kekkonen National Park. This park is in a place called Savukoski.
In the Finnish language, Korvatunturi means "Ear Fell." This name comes from the mountain's unique shape, which looks a bit like an ear. The area around Korvatunturi is covered with thick pine forests. You can also find many frozen lakes there. Hundreds of thousands of reindeer roam freely across this landscape. Korvatunturi stands about 486 meters (1,594 feet) above sea level. It has three peaks, and the middle peak actually crosses the border between Finland and Russia. Because it's on the country's border, visitors need special written permission from the Finnish Border Guard to visit. There are no direct roads to the fell, but you can reach it by following hiking trails, like the one starting in the Savukoski area.
Cultural significance
Korvatunturi is most famous for being the legendary home of Father Christmas. In Finland, he is known as Joulupukki. According to Finnish stories, this is where Father Christmas has his secret workshop. Here, elves are said to make and wrap all the toys, trinkets, and gifts. These elves are known for being kind and for protecting homes. They are also said to watch the weather patterns. This helps Father Christmas plan his yearly trip around the world to deliver gifts.
Many people believe that the ear-like shape of Korvatunturi helps Father Christmas. They say it allows him to hear the wishes of every child on Earth.
If you want to send a letter to Father Christmas, Korvatunturi has a special postal code: 99999 Korvatunturi. However, all mail sent to this address actually goes to the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi.
This famous legend has even been made into a movie. It's called Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale.
See also
- Christmas in Finland
