- 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
KARIGASNIEMI
Karigasniemi is located in the upstream section of the River Tenojoki. You can cross the Tenojoki River to the Norwegian side using the Karigasniemi Bridge. Typical for border towns, Karigasniemi has numerous shops and services.
The road connecting Karigasniemi and Utsjoki follows the Tenojoki River shore, and the roadside provides magnificent views over the river and Norway. On the shores of the Tenojoki River you can see rural buildings still used for handling cattle. The Tenojoki River has excellent facilities for salmon fishing, as well as the recreational wilderness fishing on the Inarinjoki River and smaller rivers suitable for fly-fishing.
Karigasniemi also has its own sacred fell, Ailigas. You can experience the clear water of the Sulaoja Brook by walking along the nature trail, but naturally remembering the valuable and sacred nature of the site for the Sámi. The southern end of the Kevo Route can also be found from Sulaoja. Travelling along the route, hikers will be able to admire the Kevo Canyon in the Kevo Nature Reserve.
AILIGAS FELL OF MYTHOLOGICAL TALESAiligas 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. 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. |
SULAOJAThis natural spring is Finland’s largest and a holy Sámi site. The site was also a popular winter dwelling site due to the thawed water. Sulaoja situates ca. ten kilometres from Karigasniemi towards Kaamanen direction. |
TENON ERÄKIEVARIWelcome to the river Teno, the river famous for salmon on the Finnish-Norwegian border. This is the real Lapland, with magnificent fells, hunting grounds and fishing waters. All services under same roof, accomodation, meals, programmes, equipment rental, licences, guides.
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HOLIDAY KARIGAS / LOMA KARIGASWhether you are here to fish, hunt, pick berries, hike or just enjoy peace and quiet in the nature, Loma Karigas is there for you. Accomodation, café, meals, boat rental and rowing services.
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SÁMI CULTURE 4 DAY PACKAGE Day 1: River Tenojoki source
Day 2: Karasjoki, The Sámi capital
Day 3:
Morning: Sulaoja brook, Finland's largest natural spring
Afternoon: Visit to Tundra Poro
Day 4: Paistunturi reindeer enclosure
This day will include a visit to a local reindeer enclosure. The reindeer will be gathered and brought to the enclosure, where the reindeer are counted, slaughtered and calves are marked. Prices:
Price includes:
Information and reservations: Tenon Eräkievari |