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Ijahis Idja

Ijahis Idja, Inari

 gardesque Says:  The name "Ijahis Idja" is Sámi and means "nightless night," which is a good description of what the nights are like as we enter the season of the midnight sun. Placed in the beginning of summer, this is a Native festival which includes lots of joiking, speakers discussing... 

The river

The river, Inari

 Gili_S Says:  Where there is lake around there is always a river as well. This region is rich in water and lots of small streams as well as rivers. It is great for fishing and other river adventures. 

Hotels  

Hotelli Inarin Kultahovi

 3 Reviews and 24 Opinions  Nice hotel. Cozy rooms. Next to a river. The hotel fascilities include a comfortable lounge with... 

Hotel Inari

 2 Reviews and 9 Opinions  This is as far as I know the only real hotel here. It is located in the middle of the village. But... 

Restaurants  

Hotel Inari coffee & bar

Hotel Inari coffee & bar, Inari

 Gili_S Says:  At the Inari Hotel there is also coffee bar & restaurant. It is good to have this one as everywhere else everything is closed after 5 or 6 pm, so at list here you can get something to drink and eat, if you wish, I thankfully didn’t need to eat here. 

Local cafe & store

Local cafe & store, Inari

 Gili_S Says:  This coffee shop & store is located in the middle of the village, it is open during the daytime, you can eat here also some traditional local food. Pure Finnish coffee and dark rye bread salmon sandwich. 

Nightlife  

What a night

What a night, Inari

 Gili_S Says:  How come you can have nightlife here if the sun always shines? Well, that is exactly the case, we went by midnight to the lake to see the real midnight sun and to take this photo here.*But anyhow, to party during the night hours the Inari Hotel has its bar open. 

non existent: Absolute silence!

non existent: Absolute silence!, Inari

 Joanne_192 Says:  In Inari there is no nightlife. Try Ivalo at 40 km. Taxis available. ( vans) The Finnish people do not seem to have extreme clothing! 

Transportation  

Fly, Drive or Train

Fly, Drive or Train, Inari

 Gili_S Says:  I have been visiting Lapland with a car and it took us about 10 hours only to get to Rovaniemi. From there is still some driving to do till Inari.The train do not get all the way here and you will have to do the rest of your journey by bus. 

Rent a bike

Rent a bike, Inari

 Gili_S Says:  At the Inari info spot you can also rent a bike if you wish you cycle around. On a beautiful summer it is surely lovely to cycle around by the sunshine at night. 

Shopping  

Souvenirs on the road

Souvenirs on the road, Inari

 Gili_S Says:  There are many spots on the road, especially between Rovaniemi and Inari to buy souvenirs, some are better then others and the more you go north sometimes the cheaper it is. 

Souvenirs store

Souvenirs store, Inari

 Gili_S Says:  The coffee place is combined with s souvenirs store, it is very large and full of staff, if you already made it all the way here, better also to buy it here then in Rovaniemi. 

Local Customs  

The Laps of Lapland

The Laps of Lapland, Inari

 Gili_S Says:  Lapland has also its own population of the Laps.They are living in the north of Norway, Sweden & Finland.They have very unique way of dressing with very beautiful coloured clothes.Lately the most famous Laps in the world is the folk band Angelit which used to be called Girls... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Reindeers

Reindeers, Inari

 Gili_S Says:  The only danger I could think of is to be careful when driving on the roads as there are plenty of Reindeers around. Especially when going further north close to Inari 

Mind the cool!!

Mind the cool!!, Inari

 Joanne_192 Says:  Take cotton underwear, not Damart. you need to wear several layers and also a pair of warm ski-pants will not come amiss when scootering ( cold knees) Believe me, I didn't want to wear them, but when I did, it was so much better.Also, socks: wool and : or cotton. 2 or 3... 

Tourist Traps  

Initiation

Initiation, Inari

 Joanne_192 Says:  Avoid the so-called initiation to " beyond the arctic circle." This takes place at Hotel Kultahippu , and is just an insult to the Sami people and their way of life. Tell the Hotel your opinion of this rubbish. There are other ways to make people feel welcome in a new... 

What to Pack  

Warm clothes!

Warm clothes!, Inari

 mario_spring_83 Says:   Bring warm clothes with you....even in summertime....the pcture should convince you... 

Items and few good links

Items and few good links, Inari

 Gili_S Says:  If you planning hiking, not too heavy staff, it’s nice to feel light and you usually do not need to carry water with you. Good shoes is a must, even in the summer you will need a good jacket as it getting very cold at night, it has happened that our toothpaste was just... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Kevo Canyon

Kevo Canyon, Inari

 Gili_S Says:  There are many nature reserves around, one very interesting is the Kevo Canyon nature reserve just north if Inari before the border with Norway 

Go to the forest

Go to the forest, Inari

 Gili_S Says:  This is all Off the Beaten Path, Inari has very little to offer as a village, the things to do here are in the forest and by the lake.There are few marked trails here and this beautiful river we saw on our way. 

Favorites  

Info

Info, Inari

 Gili_S Says:  This is the information point in Inari. Not only that here you can get some info about Inari and the region, you can also post your postcards from here (it’s the post office) and order vodka (it’s the alcohol mail order store) 

Honesty

Honesty, Inari

 Joanne_192 Says:  There are no thieves in Lapland! You can leave things lying around, no one will take them. Avoid thieving yourselves ( I know it's a dreadful French habit....) The snow, the sauna, the forest and the night 

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Christmas at Inari

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 There were 19 of us, from France. We stayed at the hotel Kultahovi where we all had ensuite bathrooms. Activities outdoors every day with special overalls , boots, gloves and helmets. All organised by... 

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Home of the Nightless Night

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Inari. I'd love to share with you the 2 tips I've written, the 11 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created. 

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Inari

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 Inari has a tiny centre but it is a huge area actually. You will need a car to get around or someone to drive you around. Inari and the whole Nothern Lappland is in it's best in the dark winterdays.... 

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Inari

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 The region of Inari is the heart of the Finnish Lapland. It is also the heart of the forest and lakes of the central Lapland region with excellent places for hiking and fishing. 

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19.-22.03.1998, Saariselkä

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 In the middle of the fells near Urho Kekkonen National Park is an international tourist center which has managed to retain its human touch, hospitality and genuine Lapp mentality. Tourism has long... 

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