- 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
NUORGAM
Nuorgam is small and northernmost village in the EU and Finland by Teno River, the best Salmon River in Europe, on the Norwegian border, almost next to Arctic Ocean. Nuorgam has a few shops, frontier guard unit, school and chapel. The most famous fishing place Alaköngäs on Teno River and the museum road next to it are worth seeing. Lake Pulmanki and its river valley with beautiful scenery are part of ancient Arctic Ocean fiord. The surroundings here are ideal for hiking and camping. Trails for hiking and camping, skiing and snowmobiles from Nuorgam to Sevettijärvi run through Lake Pulmanki.
Nuorgam offers good possibilities to make daytrips to Norway and shores of Arctic Ocean, for example, to different places in Varanger fiord. Additionally, salmon fishing on Teno River, winter fishing on mountain lakes, willow grouse hunting, bird observing in Varanger region, hiking, Arctic Ocean fishing and snowmobiles are tourism attractions in Nuorgam.
VÄLIMAA SÁMI HOUSEVälimaa Sámi house is an old dwelling place of fishing Sámi and it is restored by National Board of Antiquities and Historical Monuments. The dwelling place is typical river Sámi and is situated about half way between Nuorgam and Utsjoki. There are several buildings from late 19th century. This place is unique because other similar places have disappeared by taking down or rebuilding old houses. |
HOLIDAY VILLAGE NUORGAM Small, peaceful, cosy holiday village located in the northernmost village of Finland and the EU, Nuorgam on the bank of the best salmon river in Europe - Teno, on the Norwegian border near the Arctic Ocean. Café-restaurant and various programme services, like hiking on fells, fishing and rowing services, hunting trips and berry picking trips, snowmobile and car trips to Norway, guide services.
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SKAIDIJÄRVI TRAILExperience a nature sensation on Finland’s ceiling in Nuorgam, a two-hour trekking excursion in the open fell landscapes! Skaidijärvi Trail approx. 5.8 km. There is a campfire spot and lean-to on the lakeshore, where you can savour your packed lunch in natural tranquillity! The holiday centre provides Nordic walking sticks, relaxing sauna bathing, and delicious food after the excursion. An unguided trip. The holiday centre can also provide you with a guide and route map. Enquire about snowmobile hire! Information and reservations: Holiday Village Nuorgam |
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