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Christmas at the northernmost ski resort in Europe

Christmas weeks programme at the northernmost ski resort in Europe starting from the 23rd of December till 3rd of January 2021 Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort start their Christmas programme with Suomi Slalom partial race which requires basic skiing skills but fits for all ages. The competition will be

Travel safely

Here in the northernmost Lapland we have plenty of space for your to enjoy the vast open landscapes – to take deep breaths of the fresh and clean area. To relax and enjoy the freedom of time and space. To keep your mind calm and feeling safe while on holiday

Pike Foam, Lichen and Angelica

Eating is not an insignificant indulgence during a Lapland holiday, quite the contrary!  It is diving into the local culture and tasting the pure ingredients of the Arctic Nature. In Lappish cuisine, the meat often comes from the area’s reindeer herders. Fish originates from the clear waters of the

Flights to Ivalo operating from 2nd of August

Ivalo airport will be reopened on Sunday 2nd of August 2020. Finnair will be flying from Helsinki to Ivalo five times a week in August, Wednesdays and Saturdays there are no flights. All passengers are kindly asked to respect the security procedures set by the Health and Safety Authority,

It is the time for berries!

Arctic superfoods ripened under the Midnight Sun Several tasty and healthy wild berries ripen during the nightless nights of Lapland – cloudberries, lingonberries, blueberries, crowberries and cranberries. Same goes for the mushrooms since delicacies such as porcini and matsutake can be found from the pure arctic forests. Anyone can freely

Services in the summer – opening times

All available services in Inari-Saariselkä area in summer 2020 will take the safety and health of both visitors and locals into account. Operators in Inari-Saariselkä act responsibly and ensure that the area is safe to travel to and to spend your holiday. Travel responsibly and follow the guidelines below.

Corona-info

The Finnish government, in cooperation with the President of the Republic, has declared a state of emergency in Finland over coronavirus outbreak. The operators in Inari-Saariselkä region follow the instructions actively, which is why some services are restricted and some events are cancelled. Finland’s borders are closed, which has an

Summer in Lapland: 6 Reasons to Visit Inari-Saariselkä Region in the Summer

1. Experience the Midnight Sun After a long and cold winter, summer in Lapland is truly something to wait for. Suddenly nature is in full blossom and the sun doesn’t set below the horizon at all, day or night. The midnight sun is sure a phenomenon that everyone should see

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Exploring Sámi culture in the Inari-Saariselkä region

The Inari-Saariselkä area is located at the heart of the homelands of the Sámi, Europe’s only recognised indigenous people. In the Inari-Saariselkä region, you are invited to explore this vibrant culture with local, Sámi-run companies. The Sámi in Finland: three languages and three cultures The Sámi have their own languages

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5 reasons why Finnish Lapland should be on your bucket list!

The world as we know it has changed during the last weeks and it is not possible to travel to Finland and around Lapland just now. Although travelling in most parts of the world is impossible at the moment, we can all still dream of the winter wonderland and make

Greatest show on Earth

The Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is one of nature’s most wonderful phenomena. The Northern Lights occur in late autumn, all winter and early spring all around the Arctic regions. In Lapland, the two northernmost municipalities of Inari and Utsjoki are amongst the best

Welcome to Ivalo airport!

Northern Lapland, with its aurora borealis and midnight sun, is only an hour and a half from Helsinki by air. It is not surprising that ever-increasing numbers of tourists are finding their way to Ivalo,

New Year in Inari-Saariselkä

It is time to celebrate New Year and the change of the decade! In Inari-Saariselkä one can celebrate in many ways. Fireworks will be seen at midnight both in Inari and in Saariselkä. Celebrate in Inari ICEPARK INARI x New Year’s Celebration

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Experience Lapland with joyful huskies

Have you ever imagined travelling through a snowy landscape, standing on the runners of a sledge pulled by huskies? Trees whizz past as your route winds its way through forests. Once you reach the top of the fell, you can feel a fresh breeze on your face and see a

Restrictions in Saariselkä during FIS race

The international FIS Saariselkä ski competitions are organized in Saariselkä this weekend (23rd – 24th November). During the races there are some restrictions in use of the ski tracks. Also the tobogganing run is closed during the race weekend, and will continue to run normally on Monday 25th. The