Employment services

Welcome to Tunturi-Lappi - Pello employment area!

Employment and business services were transferred from the state to the responsibility of employment areas formed by municipalities on 1 January 2025.

Summer and Autumn 2026 Events in Fell Lapland

Updated April 24, 2026. Please verify the up-to-date information directly with the event organizers. We are not responsible for the accuracy of the details.

 

April

April 26 – 29, 2026 Enontekiö

Enontekiö Ice Fishing Week. Ice fishing competitions take place in different villages! Read more

International House Fell-Lapland and Pello Project

 
The International House Tunturi-Lappi and Pello project develops information, advice, and guidance services for international job seekers, employees, and entrepreneurs in the Tunturi-Lappi and Pello employment area.
The goal of the project is to make service paths clearer, strengthen cooperation between different actors, and support international talents in settling in, finding jobs, and starting businesses in the region.
The project builds and tests a local International House service model.

When your job ends

Register as a job seeker when:

  • your job ends
  • your job will end in about 1 month
  • you work part-time (for example, less than 30 hours per week)
  • you are laid off
  • you want to join a Finnish language course

Artist Einari Junttila

Einari Junttila (1901–1975), a native of Kittilä, was internationally well-known and recognized as a self-taught lyrical realist, renowned especially as a watercolor artist. He also did oil paintings and worked with pastels. As the earliest known artist from Kittilä, Junttila was a sensitive interpreter of Lapland’s nature and remained true to his calling.

Einari Junttila Art Museum

The Einari Junttila Art Museum is open on Thursdays from 13-17, and by appointment at other times. The exhibition on display celebrates the 120th birthday of the artist. 

Einari Junttila was one of the more talented watercolor artists in the 1930s, when his career took off with exhibitions in Germany and Helsinki. He was internationally recognized and invited to display his work in places around Finland and abroad. 

Palsa Museum

Palsa-museo

The Palsa Museum is located in the home and atelier of the artist Kalervo Palsa (1947-1987). During his lifetime, Palsa became known for his provocative, sexual, and often grim paintings. 

Ruoppaköngäs

There is a nature trail in the Ruoppaköngäs area where you can check out beautiful rock formations, boulders, and a small waterfall. The trail is easily accessible during summer and fall months when there is no snow on the ground. You can also get close to the trail by car. 

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