Lapland North Destinations

Shopping

Shopping in Lapland North offers an authentic experience focused on local craftsmanship and Arctic culture. Visitors can find handmade Sámi products, warm clothing, and unique regional foods, making it a perfect place for meaningful souvenirs.

A view through a wooden partition into a gift shop offers a glimpse of bags on display and shelves stocked with souvenirs, gifts, and books—perfect for shopping in Lapland North. A SHOP sign is visible above the shelves.
Kuukkeli lodge with a glowing sign under northern lights; below are small images showing a cozy room, indoor pool, dining, dog sledding, and outdoor fireside, with the text “Everything you need for your holiday, under one roof.”.

Shopping in Saariselkä

The Kuukkeli Shopping Center in Saariselkä offers a souvenir shop, a clothing and outdoor equipment store, a bistro-café and convenient luggage storage services. It is centrally located in the heart of Saariselkä, making it easy to access during your visit in Lapland North.

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Shopping in Ivalo

Minna-Carita’s Design

Located by Lake Akujärvi near Ivalo, Minna-Carita’s Design offers colourful art products inspired by the landscapes of northern Lapland. The selection includes Finnish-made birch wood trays and cutting boards, art cards and other unique items based on Minna-Carita’s original paintings. The products bring the colours, light and atmosphere of the Arctic nature into everyday life, making them meaningful souvenirs or gifts from Lapland North. You can find Minna-Carita’s products online and at selected local shops, including Siida in Inari.

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Minna Carita’s webshop
A stack of colorful, hand-painted cards featuring nature scenes—flowers, a glowing sun, and trees—sits on a tray decorated with wildflowers. The tray and cards are on a white fabric surface.

Ivalon Eräsoppi

Ivalon Eräsoppi specializes in outdoor and trekking equipment sales and rentals. Ivalon Eräsoppi’s year-round selection includes gas canisters, maps, backpacks, backpacking meals, spare parts, and other essential hiking and camping supplies. Ivalon Eräsoppi also has a webshop, which offers the same carefully selected range of products as the physical store located in the heart of Ivalo. Wherever you are in Finland, you can conveniently order the outdoor equipment and supplies you need and have them delivered directly to your doorstep.

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Ivalon Eräsoppi webshop
Eräsoppi-ulkoiluvälinekauppa, jossa on puinen kyltti ja valkoinen tipi auringonlaskun aikaan lumisessa maisemassa; taustalla näkyy rakennus ja puita värikkään vaaleanpunaisen ja violetin taivaan alla.
A hand holds a small black jewelry box containing a pair of silver earrings shaped like flared, textured pendants. The background is softly blurred, showing a store interior with wooden shelves and colorful items on display.

Shopping in Inari

Siida Shop museum store

Located in the village of Inari, the Siida Shop museum store offers a wide range of products connected to Sámi culture and the nature of Lapland. The selection includes Sámi handicrafts (Duodji), gifts, jewelry, textiles, and local food products. The Siida Shop’s book selection features literature on nature and Sámi culture in several languages, suitable for both adults and children. The shop also sells books in Inari Sámi, Skolt Sámi, and North Sámi.

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Pieni sininen puumökki, jossa on kolmionmuotoinen ikkuna ja paanukatto, sijaitsee terassilla, jota koristavat ruukkukasvit ja piknikpöytä. Se sijaitsee korkeiden mäntyjen keskellä järven rannalla – täydellinen paikka rentoutumiseen Lapland Northissa käydyn ostosreissun jälkeen.

Giftshop – Angeli Reindeer Farm

Angeli reindeer farm and their giftshop is located 10 km from the Inari village. From the Giftshop you may find different handcrafts, earrings, naturally shed reindeer antlers and other nature products. Open this summer and by appointment only.

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How to tell if a product is locally made?

1. Check the origin information

Look for:

  • “Made in Finland” or “Made in Lapland”
  • The name of a Finnish company or artisan
  • Clear information about where the product was produced
  • Key Flag Symbol (Avainlippu): Shows the product or service is Finnish
  • Design from Finland: Indicates Finnish design (but not necessarily manufacturing)
A person pours hot coffee from a metal kettle into a mug near a campfire surrounded by rocks outdoors on a crisp winter day. The flames are burning brightly in the background.

2. Pay attention to the Materials

Local products often use materials that are typical for the region, such as:

  • Reindeer leather
  • Wool
  • Birch wood or other local timber
Porolauma juoksee lumisessa maisemassa pilvisen taivaan alla, ja taustalla näkyy kaukaisia kukkuloita.

3. Price is a good indicator

Authentic, locally made products are rarely the cheapest option.

If something feels unusually inexpensive, it’s likely mass-produced elsewhere. Handmade items in Lapland reflect the time, skill, and materials involved.

A woman in a blue winter jacket stands inside an ice bar, holding a drink and smiling. The room is made of ice with glowing purple lights and abstract art on the icy walls and furniture.