According to the Environmental Protection Act, the Land Extraction Act, and the Waste Act, a permit, notification, or registration is required for certain activities. Contact the municipal or government environmental protection authorities regarding these matters.
The municipality’s environmental protection activities are regulated by the Environmental Protection Act, the Land Extraction Act, the Waste Act, the Water Services Act, the Water Act, the Outdoor Recreation Act, the Off-Road Traffic Act, and the Water Traffic Act, as well as any laws related to these acts.
Environmental healthcare services are responsible for the following:
Polar Lights Tours Oy operates a shelter for stray animals in the Municipality of Kittilä. The animal shelter only takes in domestic animals. Other wild animals do not belong in the shelter. In these cases, contact the police (112, general emergency number), or in situations where your pet or others may be in danger. If you suspect animal abuse, report an animal welfare incident to the official veterinarian during working hours. Contact the police outside working hours.
The dog parks in the Municipality of Kittilä are meant for all dogs. Dog owners are responsible for the behavior of their dogs in the parks. Dogs must always be healthy, vaccinated, and supervised when visiting the dog parks.
The technical department of Kittilä Municipality is responsible for the maintenance of the dog parks listed below.
Contact the technical department when reporting an issue with the dog parks.
There is a small pet cemetery in Kittilä that is maintained and owned by the municipality. It is meant for burying dogs, cats, rodents, birds, and other small pet animals.
The cemetery is located on Isovaarantie Road (off Aakennuksentie Road), about 5km from Kittilä Village.
See the location of the cemetery on the map – Kittilä map services
Certain sections of cross-country skiing tracks can be used with dogs as long as they are on a leash. Dog tracks are clearly marked with a dog symbol and red dashed line on the track maps of Kittilä Village and the Levi area.
More information about dog tracks and ski tracks in general can be found here Hiihtoladut. (translation for page coming soon)
Read more about veterinary services, animal protection, burying animals, animal health certificates, stray animals, and pests/vermin on the Tunturi-Lapin Ympäristoterveydenhuolto website: Animals | tunturilapinyth.fi. (in Finnish)
Tunturi-Lapin Ympäristöterveydenhuolto (Fell-Lapland Environmental Healthcare) is responsible for veterinary and animal protection services in Kittilä. Read more: Animals | tunturilapinyth.fi (in Finnish)
On this website, you’ll also find other information regarding animals. Kittilä Municipality maintains a pet cemetery and contracts stray animal services from local actors.
There is a commuter service line that is open to all and works on an on-call basis. When you want a ride for Meän Pirssi, call the route operator at least one day in advance. You’ll receive information about the exact time and pickup location. The trip costs the same as bus transport.
You can download and print the Meän Pirssi schedule here:
