- 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)
UTSJOKI
Municipality of Utsjoki is the northernmost municipality in Finland and the only municipality with Sámi population as majority. Village of Utsjoki is the municipal centre. Other villages in the municipality are Nuorgam and Karigasniemi. In Utsjoki you can cross the famous Salmon River Teno to Norway through the Sámi Bridge. In the municipal centre are situated shops and accommodation facilities, customs office and frontier guard unit. Luontotupa with exhibition of nature and traditional livelihoods in the region works in the summertime. Teno River is popular for rowing fishing. In the wintertime you can fish trout in the mountain lakes. The village of Utsjoki is guarded by the sacred Ailigas Mountain. Utsjoki is the starting point for marked hiking routes. On Lake Mantojärvi are situated historically important church of Utsjoki and church cabins. In the summertime this area has a café and guided tours. The marked trail in Kevo nature reserve runs through the Kevo Canyon. The northern end of the trail can be found in Kenespahta. Kenespahta is an excellent stopping point for nature lovers and scenery admirers.
KYLÄTALO GIISA (UTSJOKISUUN KYLÄYHDISTYS RY) Village hall with many services in the centre of Utsjoki. Cosy café, handicrafts shop and possibility to use the Internet. Café serves homemade coffee bread and shop sells only handicrafts made by local people.
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UTSJOKI CHURCH CABINSThe old church cabins by the Utsjoki Church form an interesting sight. The church cabins mainly date back to the nineteenth century, with the oldest dating back to the eighteenth century. The churchgoing folk stayed in these cabins when going to church and market, which was arranged at Christmas, Easter, Annunciation Day, Midsummer, Saint Michael’s Day, and on All Saints’ Day. The church cabins are located in a picturesque location on the shores of the Mantojärvi Lake, by Highway 4, approximately 6 kilometres before the Utsjoki village. The grounds also have a handicrafts shop and cafeteria, the proceeds of which go to missionary work. |
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UTSJOKI CHURCHThe Lutheran church of Utsjoki was designed by Ernst Lohrmann in the curatorial office, and it was made using grey granite in 1850 – 1853. The church is small, seating 230 persons with a floor space of 170 square metres. The steeple is located at the eastern end of the church, and the western end has a lower flat-roofed vestry. The altar painting “Christ Entering Heaven” was painted in 1924 by Aukusti Koivisto. |
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PORONPURIJAT/ HOLIDAY VILLAGE VALLEExperiences in the real Sámiland; nature based programme services in Utsjoki every season. Accomodation in cabins of high standard by the river Teno.
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HOTEL LUOSSAJOHKAAt the top of Finland – Hotel by salmon river! Wide view from the restaurant over valley of river Utsjoki.
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HOLIDAY CABINS OF ALAKÖNGÄS AND TAXI ASKO LÄNSMANHigh class cabins by Teno River, the famous rapid Alaköngäs. Fishing and other programme services on Teno River, mountain lakes and Arctic Ocean. Willow grouse hunting in early spring and autumn. During early spring possibility to follow reindeer herder. Ask to see the reindeer herd. Taxi transport in Utsjoki and surroundings, transfers to Ivalo Airport. Car with 6 seats and a trailer.
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CAMPING LAPINKYLÄCamping and holiday village at a beautiful place in the centre of Utsjoki (open 1.6.-15.9), cabin accomodation and programme services. Holiday village offers fishing trips, rents boats, motors and fishing equipment. Holiday village offers also services on desinfection of fishing equipment and sells licences. High-standard cottages available by the Teno river all year round.
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2nd day: Dishing continues after breakfast. Traditional reindeer meat soup lunch with dessert is served in the cabin at midday (12 a.m.). Salmon fishing continues right through to dinner, when smoked grayling accompanied by Lappish puikula potatoes are served. The dinner is rounded off with coffee and pastry. The evening will be traditionally spent in a Lappish tepee, where we will recall the fishing experiences and the Holiday Village host, Petteri awards a prize to the person who caught the largest salmon, while the entire group enjoys entry onto the honourable Tenojoki anglers’ Hall of Fame. 3rd day: After breakfast it is time to say goodbye, and start planning the next salmon fishing trip... Group size:
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Deposit payment 25%. Booking should be made 4 weeks in advance. Extra nights will be agreed separately. Please enquire about airport transfers. Information and reservations: Holiday Village Valle |
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