- CULTURAL TRAIL
- Nellim: orthodox church, village museum, Finnish - Russian border and bridge over river
- Inari: Siida, Inari Artesan Trail, hiking trip to Pielpajärvi wilderness church (from 1760's)
- Lemmenjoki: gold panning trip, excursions to Kammi Gallery and felt making studio
- Sevettijärvi museum house, orthodox church, Sevetti Trail
- Näätämö & Neiden (Norway): River Näätämö and local traditional East Sámi fishing
- Nuorgam - Utsjoki area: museum road of Ala-Jalve, Kuninkaankivi (King's stone) (1766)
- Utsjoki: village hall Giisa, church cabins (from 19th century), Lutheran church (1850 - 53)
INARI - CENTRE OF THE SÁMI
The village of Inari is the centre of the Sámi culture in Finland and the heritage of the Sámi culture is active and vital in Inari and it´s surroundings. Here you can learn more about Sámi culture, handicrafts and reindeer husbandry. SIIDA – Sámi Museum, Northern Lapland Nature Centre have created a fascinating information package focusing on the indigenous Sámi people and the yearly cycle of Northern nature. The most essential elements of the nature are Lake Inari, numerous rivers, fells and the magical change from season to season, from the Northern Lights of the polar night to midnight sun in summer. Inari is a natural and genuine choice for a traveller, who seeks untamed nature and native culture. In Inari you can make a trip to the Ukonsaari island, an ancient sacrificial site of the Sámi or go hiking to the wilderness church of Pielpajärvi 7 km north from the village.
SIIDAIn the village of Inari, by the River Juutuanjoki Bridge is Siida - Sámi Museum and Northern Lapland Nature Centre. These provide tourists with an experience-rich information package of Sámi culture, displayed with the various seasons of the North. The Museum has two main exhibitions and a number of visiting exhibitions, and an already traditional outside museum area. The main exhibitions use pictures and words, and carefully selected objects to tell of Sámi history in the region and further afield, as well as people’s relationship with nature, which is the basis for culture in the region. It is worth stopping off at Siida, as Siida is the most popular cultural site of the Municipality of Inari. The grounds have a spacious sod-hut. Siida also has the Sarrit Restaurant (a Sámi word that means blueberry), which acts as a café-restaurant. Sarrit has a daily lunch menu, as well as an à la Carte menu, and tasty baked goods à la Maison. |
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SIIDA – SÁMI MUSEUM AND NORTHERN LAPLAND NATURE CENTRE Inarintie, 99870 Inari
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INARI ARTISAN TRAILThe Inari Artisan Trail is a route comprising small, local handicraft businesses. This will allow you to explore traditional Sámi handicrafts, modern handicrafts of today’s artisans, as well as meet the handicrafts people themselves. The handicraft artisans use the natural raw materials from wool and wood to precious metals and reindeer bone. The route includes the following: Inarin Hopea, Sámi Duodji, Taikatunturi, Nativa and Samekki. You can explore the Artisan Trail independently. You can ask for a map f the village from, e.g. Siida and Inari Info (EUR 3, 2008) |
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SÁMI DUODJIGallery of Sámi Duodji, the Association of Sámi handicraft in Finland, with only genuine Sámi handicrafts and Sámi literature and music. All handicrafts are individual and a reflection of their makers.
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BIEGGA – HANDICRAFTS VILLAGE
Nativa, workshop and shop Handicrafts and unique production. Individual items made of leather and linen, jewellery and sauna accessories.
Satu Natunen – galleryworks of art, cards etc. Villa LancaIndividual accommodation facilities for tourists in the centre of Inari. In summer also Café Lancas.
Nature co.Individual programme services for small groups. Fishing and adventure trips. Speciality – handicrafts programmes, for example, knitting decorative band and leather work. |
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TAIKATUNTURI - CRAFT & DESIGN - INARISmall shop in the village centre specialized in felt making. New items from new masters, also fabulous Taikatunturi items from felted hats and scarves to jewellery and interior design. Welcome!
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INARIN HOPEAOur workshop produces handmade traditional Lappish jewellery. We use old styles of traditionally worn Lappish jewellery, which have been modified for modern life.
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GIFT SHOP INARIN LAHJATALO NÄKKÄLÄJÄRVISouvenirs, gifts, reindeer products.
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TREKKING TO THE PIELPAJÄRVI WILDERNESS CHURCHThe Pielpajärvi Wilderness Church is the most popular travel site in the Inari village. The church was built in the 1760s, and has over the centuries remained a unique memorial for modern people. Nowadays the church holds devotional services at Midsummer and Easter. In addition, every summer many couples tie the knot at the Pielpajärvi Wilderness Church. The trail to the Wilderness Church departs from the Sarviniemi roadside, which has a good parking area and outside toilets. The trail is 4.5 kilometres long, well signposted, and traverses pleasant heaths to the church. |
SIIDA – SÁMI MUSEUM AND NORTHERN LAPLAND NATURE CENTRE Inarintie, 99870 INARI
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RESTAURANT SARRIT Tel./fax. +358 (0)16 661 662
In addition to the Siida exhibition, it is also worth leaving time for the DVD presentation that displays Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) in the snow theatre of the outside museum, made completely of snow. It is also worth checking what the Siida event calendar and school camp programmes have to offer. Also the customer service point of Forest and Park Service is located in Siida. |
HOTELLI INARIHotel accomodation and restaurant services by Lake Inari at a legendary hotel in the centre of Inari village. Renewed hotel rooms and restaurant (2007). For summer 2008 new rooms, some with sauna, as well as a new meeting room for 40 persons will be completed. Kitchen serves Lappish delicacies and fish from Lake Inari.
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HOTELLI INARIN KULTAHOVIOur hotel with long traditions is located in Inari village on the bank of beautiful river Juutua. The hotel was renovated in 2004, with late 2007 seeing the completion a new accommodation wing with 16 new rooms with sauna. Our famous restaurant specializes in fish from Lake Inari and reindeer meat supplied by the local reindeer herders.
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VASATOKKA - YOUTH AND NATURE HOLIDAY CENTREAt the Youth and Nature Holiday Centre Vasatokka you can find accommodation at a reasonable prize and be surrounded by magnificent nature, rest and enjoy your holiday. We organize meals and programme by request for our guests of all ages.
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SNOW SCULPTINGThe location for this activity is close to the Youth Holiday Centre Vasatokka. In small groups, we sculpt fine sculptures from snow blocks, which will remain to decorate the surroundings right through to May. The programme includes coffee or lunch. Duration 2 – 3 hours. Other: Please wear the appropriate clothing for the weather. Minimum 5, maximum 25 participants. Implemented December - April. Price as agreed. Information and reservation: Vasatokka |
URUNIEMI CAMPINGUruniemi Camping is located at a beautiful place by the Lake Inari. We have caravan area and we rent cabins, rooms, boats, canoes and bikes.
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INARI EVENT LAPLANDINARI EVENT offers you programme with local elements, from Northern Lights to Sámi culture, from Lake Inari to Arctic Ocean, people with special stories for you! We also specialize in programmes for companies, meetings and conference services. Equipment rental and charter services with 13-seater bus.
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VISIT TO A REINDEER FARMExplore Sámi culture and reindeer led by the reindeer owner. A visit to a genuine reindeer farm, where you will hear about reindeer husbandry and Sámi culture of the past and today. You will also learn one of the traditional skills of reindeer herders – lasso throwing. Coffee savoured in a Lappish tepee structure by the open fire, and a joiku chant by the hostess. Duration:
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LAKE & SNOW INARI MONIPALVELU TAPANI LAPPALAINENIn summer Lake Inari cruises, max 99 persons, fishing and charter trips, guiding for filming crews. Winter activities; mainly snowmobile safaris with good equipment in Northern Finland and Northern Norway.
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CULTURE BY SNOWMOBILESThis snowmobile trip will take you to Lake Inarinjärvi’s well-known, sacred Ukonsaari (“Äijih”) of the The trip also includes a visit to the Pielpajärvi Wilderness Church built in the 1760s. The tales of the centuries of Inari and environs fascinate listeners! Packed lunches will be savoured in a rich atmosphere by the open fire while hearing the tales. Price:
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IVALO ADVENTURESWinter time safaris all the way to Arctic Ocean or Murmansk, as you wish. By new snowmobiles or dog sledges. Winter fishing, fishing with nets or with seine net on request. In summer time charter, sightseeing and fishing cruises on legendary Lake Inari. Sovintvaara viewpoint and exhibition field and scenery café by Lake Ukonjärvi.
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ELLI-SAARA ÄÄRELÄ Wellbeing services in Inari, Utsjoki and Karigasniemi. Zonal therapy, traditional healing methods and Fitline-nutrients. Programme services for women. Also available accommodation for weekly periods in Inari and Repojoki. Reindeer meat.
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