- 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
NELLIM – MEETING POINT OF THREE CULTURES
The Nellim village lies by the Lake Inari on the southeastern bank of the famous wilderness lake, near the Russian border. Originally, Nellim was inhabited by Inari Sámi, but in the 1920-30s Finns came to work in logging camps and later after the war in 1940s Skolt Sámi moved to the village from Petsamo. Today the village is known as a meeting point of three cultures. In this village you can visit the Nellim village museum and the Orthodox church of St.Triphon of Petsamo.
MUSEUM ROOMIn connection with the Nellim Wilderness Hotel there is a Skolt Sámi tradition room, a small museum with items of the original inhabitants of the village, the Inari Sámi. Whitefish and salmon nets made from cotton yarn and leg-hold traps tell of traditional livelihoods. Skilfully embroidered mittens are examples of the high standard of handicraft skills. Traditional Skolt and Inari Sámi costumes are also on display. The Museum Room also sells Skolt Sámi handicrafts. |
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ORTHODOX CHURCHThe Nellim Orthodox Church is consecrated to the Holy Trinity and Tryphon of Pechenga. The church was completed in 1987 initially as a prayer room. A year later, Metropolitan Leo inaugurated the church. The church was designed by Seppo Latvala. The design used the example of the old part of the Petsamo Yläluostari Church. The church belongs to the group of so-called reconstruction church. The church is also used as a venue for ecumenical proceedings. |
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WILDERNESS HOTEL NELLIMHotel and hostel accommodation, two saunas and restaurant with 100 seats work by request, cáfe and programme services. Village museum, handicrafts sales exhibition and prayer house.
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TRADITIONAL DAY IN NELLIMDuring this day, we will explore the traditions of the Inari and Skolt Sámi. We will see handicraft production and techniques, and even get to make our own small handicrafts as souvenirs. We will also explore the life of years gone by in the traditional grounds. We will hear Skolt Sámi leu’dd songs. We will savour a buffet serving of traditional meals: Lake Inarijärvi fish prepared in a number of ways, reindeer, cloudberries, homemade bread and pastries. Duration:
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Information and reservations: Wilderness Hotel Nellim |
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