Although Kilpisjärvi is one of the largest villages in Enontekiö, it is still quite small. In 2000 its population was recorded as 114.
Kilpisjärvi Excursion Centre kiosk at the end of 1940s.
YrjöMetsälä.
1946
The first building of the present Excursion Centre was built.
1953
The first construction face of the Tourist hotel was built.
1964
Helsinki University Biological Research Facility was built.
1966-1970
A set of cabins up the fells and trekking routes were built by the Finnish Forestry Agency.
1975
Saananmaja - a hostel was started.
1978
Meteorological Institution founded their permanent station in Kilpisjärvi.
Kilpis Taxi started to cater for the transportation needs of tourists.
The first local shop opened its doors.
1980
New border crossing sites were opened between the three countries.
1981
Kilpisjärvi electrical network was incorporated with the network of the rest of the country. Up until that point, Kilpisjärvi was electrified using aggregates.
1982
Kilpisjärvi village school opened.
Kilpisjärvi Hall was built 1986
Construction in Arctic circumstances - project gave the construction of Kilpisjärvi Hall much needed know-how.
1989
The first buildings of Kilpisjärven Lomakylä (presently. Kilpisjärven Lomakeskus / Kilpisjärvi Holiday Centre) were completed.
