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Aavasaksa
Aavasaksa is a sharp-edged hill in Ylitornio municipality in Finnish Lapland. It has an elevation of . Aavasaksa is famous for its sights both towards Finland and Sweden, and it is included in the list of the National landscapes of Finland. Decorative hunting cabin "Imperial Lodge" (Keisarinmaja) is one of the buildings on top of the hill. Its construction began with a visit by Alexander II of Russia in mind, but due to political instability it never happened. It's only open in the summer.
Orrdalsklint
Orrdalsklint, at 129.1 metres (423.6 ft) above sea level, is the highest point on the autonomous region of Åland in Finland. The hill is located in the municipality of Saltvik, some 7 kilometers Northeast of the town center.
Luosto
thumb|Luosto hill from air Luosto is a fell in Finnish Lapland, in the Sodankylä municipality. It is about high. It is part of Pyhä-Luosto National Park. There is a weather radar operated by the Finnish Meteorological Institute on the fell top. The Luosto ski resort and amethyst mine are nearby.
Tähtitorninvuori
thumb|Tähtitornin vuori thumb|The Shipwrecked sculpture Tähtitorninvuori or Tähtitorninmäki (Swedish: Observatorieberget/Observatoriebacken; ) is a rocky hill about 30 meters high in Ullanlinna, Helsinki, next to the South Harbor. The hill is mostly a park, but there are also a few public buildings.
Puijo
hill in Kuopio, Finland
Tahkovuori
thumb|250px|Sokos Hotels|Sokos Hotel Tahkovuori thumb|250px|A view of Lake Syväri from Tahkovuori Tahkovuori, also known as Tahko, is a resort located in the city of Kuopio, Finland. It is about 70 kilometers north of the city centre and is open all year round.
Malminkartanonhuippu
thumb|right|An arrow pointing towards the top of the hill. Malminkartanonhuippu (, ) is an artificial hill in the district of Malminkartano in Helsinki, Finland. It is located near to the Vihti Road and the Myyrmäki district of Vantaa. With a height of approximately 90 meters above sea level, it is the highest point in the city of Helsinki. The view from the top gives an uninterrupted 360° panorama in all directions, for those who have climbed the 347 steps.