- SÁMI CULTURE TRAIL
- Nellim: culture of Inari Sámi and Skolt Sámi, village museum, Orthodox church (Skolt tradition)
- Inari - Solojärvi: centre of Sámi culture in Finland, Siida - Sámi museum and Northern Lapland Nature Centre, Sámi church, Artesan Trail (Sámi Duodji, Samekki, etc.) Inari reindeer farm
- Sevettijärvi: centre of Skolt Sámi culture, Museum house and Skolt handicrafts exhibition
- Näätämö ja Neiden: Skolt Sámi in Norway, chapel of St. Georgios from the 19th century
- Nuorgam - Utsjoki area: Sámi house of Välimaa (from the 19th century)
- Utsjoki: village of North Sámi culture, Utsjoki bridge (the Sámi Bridge)
- Utsjoki - Karigasniemi area: Sámi village of Outakoski and sacred stone (seita)
- Karigasniemi:Fell Ailigas of mythological tales, Sulaoja (sacred spring of the Sámi)
- Kaamanen
INARI
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.
SOLOJÄRVI
Solojärvi is one of the oldest villages of the Inari Sámi. Good waterway connections and hunting grounds beyond compare also attract settlers from farther afield. The region’s age-old hunting culture is evident from the numerous deer pit traps of the region. The village has a good range of activity programmes related to Sámi culture and reindeer husbandry, and handicrafts, not to mention Juutuajoki, one of Finland’s best trout rivers.
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. SIIDA – SÁMI MUSEUM AND NORTHERN LAPLAND NATURE CENTRE Inarintie, 99870 Inari
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RESTAURANT SARRIT Tel./ Fax +358 (0)16 661 662
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SÁMI CHURCHThe church was completed in the village of Inari in 1951, and seats 200 people. It was constructed to the same site as the old church that was destroyed in the war. American Christians donated money to the Lutheran World Foundation for the construction of the church. The church has an altar painting by Väinö Saikko, which depicts the appearance of Christ to a wandering Sámi family. |
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.
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SATU NATUNEN - GALLERYoriginal works of art, cards etc. |
VILLA LANCAIndividual accommodation facilities for tourists in the centre of Inari. In summer also Café Lancas.
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NATURE CO.Individual programme services for small groups. Fishing and adventure trips. Speciality – handicrafts programmes, for example, knitting decorative band and leather work. |
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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HOTEL 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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HOTEL 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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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. Sovintovaara 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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INARI REINDEER FARMInari reindeer farm is a special farm offering experiences all year round. In our farm shop you find gifts and handicrafts made at the farm.
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