Within 60km of Korvala in both directions are a number of places worth visiting.
To the north
The ski resorts of Luosto and Pyhä
The Amethyst Mine
The Pyhä-Luosto National Park for information on walks and treks as well as the nature found in the park.
The Geophysical Observatory for observations and research related to northern lights, aeronomy, atmospheric chemistry and related science
To the south
The Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle
The ski resort of Ounasvaara and the Santa Sport Centre for those interested in fitness and well-being
The Arktikum museum of Lapland and the Arctic and the Marttiini Knife Factory in Rovaniemi