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.