- NATURE TRAIL
- Sovintovaara: summertime Lake Inari viewpoint, scenery café
- Inari: Siida, Lake Inari cruise and Ukonsaari island
- Lemmenjoki: national park, riverboat trip to Ravadas falls
- Kaamanen: bird observation tower in Toivoniemi and nature trail of Tuuruharju
- Kevo: nature reserve and Kevo hiking trail, Kenespahta
- Utsjoki: bridge over Utsjoki (the Sámi Bridge), river Teno, Ailigas fell (traditional nature trail, Utsjoki observatory)
- Utsjoki - Nuorgam area: Alaköngäs (most forceful rapids of river Teno)
- Nuorgam: the northernmost village in the EU, boundary marker of Finnish - Norwegian border (village of Pulmanki in Norway), Lake Pulmanki
- Utsjoki - Karigasniemi area: Yläköngäs (famous rapid of river Teno), Pahtavaara lookout spot and Rastegaissa fell (1067 m, in Norway, can be seen from Pahtavaara)
- Karigasniemi: crossingpoint to Norway
- Angeli: village of Sámi reindeer herders by river Inari
- Riutula: Terstojänkä marsh area, Ketunlenkki activities trail for children and childlike
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.
UTSJOKI BRIDGE (SÁMI BRIDGE)The Sámi Bridge is a road bridge crossing the River Tenojoki, which connects the Utsjoki village in Finland with Roavvegiedd in the County of Teno in Norway. The bridge spans a distance of 300 metres, and the construction span is 155 metres. The bridge was opened in 1993. The bridge is the end of Highway 4 that starts from Helsinki. The E75 road continues over the bridge on the Norwegian side to Vuoreija. |
TENOJOKI RIVERThe River Tenojoki covers a distance of 250 kilometres, and is a sub-Arctic boundary river between Finland and Norway. It is a well renowned and popular fishing river, as well as being the largest and most fish abundant salmon river in Northern Europe. In addition to the Tenojoki River being renowned as a fishing destination, it is also a popular canoeing destination. |
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AILIGAS FELLAiligas is a traditional nature spot and also houses an observatory for Utsjoki astronomers. Finnish Lapland has three fells named Ailigas, all located in the Municipality of Utsjoki, and near the Tenojoki River. The northernmost Ailigas Fell is located in Karigasniemi, close to the place where the boundary river with Norway changes its name to become the Tenojoki River. This Ailigas Fell is a magnificent 620 metre high fell. The next Ailigas Fell ascends steeply from the shore of the Tenojoki River at the Nuvvus village point, and has been given the name Nuvvus-Ailigas. This is also a handsome fell with a respectable height of 535 metres. The third and southernmost Ailigas Fell is the local fell for the Utsjoki parish village, and is the smallest of the Ailigas fells with a height of only 342 metres. Each Ailigas fell summit has a television and other communications link mast. |
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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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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