Sevettijärvi
Sevettijärvi is a long village on north-east side of Lake Inari by the road that goes to
Näätämö village and to Kirkenes town in Norway. By the road there are lots of lakes and
bonds and the road it self goes on ridges.
Sevettijärvi is the centre of Skolt Sámis in Inari. In the centre of Sevettijärvi village
there is a house of Skolt traditions and Church of Pyhittäjä Trifon Petsamolainen.
The people of Sevettijärvi village earn their living from reindeer herding and services.
River Näätämö is
a magnificent salmon river in the middle of wilderness. The area of Sevettijärvi there is
lots of lakes. Actually the centre of village is by a beautiful lake Sevettijärvi.
Sevettijärvi area is excellent for hiking. There are some marked hiking routes: Saamenpolku
(on the southern and northern side of Sevettijärvi), Sevettijärvi – Lake Pulmanki
and Inari trail from Sevettijärvi to Karlebotn in Norway.
Cottage accommodation, meal services, wilderness and fishing guidance are available in
Sevettijärvi. Man can also have guided tour in village, guided visit in church, Skolt Sámi
and handicraft
presentations. Genuine Sámi handicrafts and delicious
reindeer meat products are available as souvenirs.
The Skolt Sámi Heritage House
Open hours
The Skolt Sámi Heritage House is open in summer – from
June 1 to September 15 – daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed in Winter – from September 16 to May 31.
More information at the Sámi Museum Siida, tel. +358 (0)400 898 212.
Contact information
Skolt Sámi Heritage House
Street address: Sevettijärventie 9041,
FI–99930 SEVETTIJÄRVI
Tel: +358 (0)400 373 015;
E-mail: kolttaperinnetalo@samimuseum.fi (Jun. 1 – Sept. 15)
Mailing address: Kolttien perinnetalo c/o Sámi Museum Siida,
Inarintie 46, FI–99870 INARI, Finland
Skolt Sámi Heritage House and Open-Air Museum
Nuõrttsaa’mi Ä’rbbvuõttpõrtt
The Skolt Sámi Heritage House and Open-Air Museum tell about the history of the Skolt Sámi inhabitants
of Sevettijärvi. Originally, the Skolt Sámi lived in Pechenga on the Kola Peninsula, in the area of the
present Russia. As a result of World War II, the Sámi of Suonjel (Suonikylä) were, after an evacuation
period, settled in the Sevettijärvi – Näätämö area in 1949.
The Skolt Sámi Heritage House operates in an old Skolt Sámi homestead that includes a “Skolt home” and its
outbuilding. In connection with the Heritage House, there is an open-air museum which introduces the
visitors to the summer place of the Suonjel sijd, or Lapp village.
In connection with the Skolt Sámi Heritage House there is a small museum shop that sells Skolt Sámi
crafts and literature. Free entry.
The Skolt Sámi Heritage House in operated by Sámi Museum Siida in Inari (www.siida.fi).