[2024 Inari Attraction] Travel Guide for Lake Inari (Updated Nov)
Lakes
Address:
Lake Inari, Inari, Finland
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
2-3 hours
Finland, a dreamlike fairyland
So, when is the best time to travel to Finland?
It actually depends on what kind of experience you are looking for. If you are obsessed with snow and love various winter activities, then the period from December to March is an excellent choice.
If you are fond of the warm sun of spring and the nature just waking up from winter slumber, April to May would be the ideal time.
If you want to experience long and warm summer days and participate in a variety of activities, you should head to Finland in June, July, or August.
And if you want to enjoy the colorful and splendid autumn leaves, September to October is undoubtedly the best time.
The Lapland region, located at the northernmost tip of Finland, boasts mesmerizing year-round light phenomena and magnificent Arctic natural ecology. It is the home of the indigenous Sami people, as well as Santa Claus and his reindeer.
Helsinki region, this is a harbor city with vast water areas—Helsinki is one of the must-visit cities for tourists traveling in Finland. Here you will find natural trails, bustling city life, local delicacies, excellent design, interesting museums, and unique architecture everywhere.
Rovaniemi
Santa Claus Village, this is the hometown of Santa Claus, located right on the Arctic Circle.
Rovaniemi Reindeer Farm, visit the local reindeer farms in the outskirts of Rovaniemi to gain an in-depth understanding of Lapland culture and its wildlife. Ride a sleigh pulled by these native creatures along forest trails and enjoy the snowy scenery.
Saariselkä: Located in northern Finland, 500 kilometers deep into the Arctic Circle, it is the northernmost tourist destination on Earth. In winter, it is a skiing paradise, attracting many tourists who come to enjoy skiing. Due to its extreme northern location, it is the best place to watch the Northern Lights.
Inari: Inari is a town in Finland, located on the shores of Lake Inari in the northern part of the country. It is backed by the picturesque Lake Inari and has a Lapland cultural museum, with indoor and outdoor exhibits perfectly presenting the history, culture, lifestyle, and current situation of the Lapland people.
NovaPulse
6-day Northern Lights tour guide Sweden + Norway + Finland
❄️How to play in Northern Europe in winter is the best?
💥Finland + Norway + Sweden, play three countries at once
Brilliantly beautiful lucky ✨Aurora
Pure white snow and ice in addition to the aurora, there are too many fun things here✔️
❤️Romantic Santa Claus Village, rich snow activities
Satisfy people's imagination of winter
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🔥Must-visit destinations in the three Nordic countries
🇫🇮【Finland】
✅Santa Claus Village
You can visit 🎅Santa Claus, and you can cross the 66 degrees 33 minutes north latitude line, get the Arctic Circle certificate, and the Christmas cards sent from the Santa Claus Village post office are the fairy tale gifts that everyone dreams of🖼️
✅Amethyst Mountain
Take a special snowmobile up the mountain and dig out your own lucky amethyst💎
✅Inari
Lake Inari is a place like a mirror of the sky, and Inari is also the best place to see the aurora💖
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🇳🇴【Norway】
✅Kirkenes
When traveling to Norway in winter, you must go to this quiet snow🏘️ town in the north, how can you not catch a king crab🦀 yourself at the end of the world
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🇸🇪【Sweden】
✅Icebreaker
Swimming in the ice sea, wearing a dry floating life jacket to experience the fun of floating, walking on the ice, walking safely on the sea ice, with the 🛥️ship on the sea as the background, take unforgettable photos for yourself📸
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💠Nordic special experience
🔸Hunting for the Northern Lights
🔸Digging for lucky amethyst
🔸Norwegian king crab fishing
🔸Husky sledding + reindeer sledding
🔸Polar Explorer icebreaker
🔸Finnish Arctic Circle VR Polar Train
🔸Visit the Gold Digger Museum
🔸Bonfire picnic + ice fishing
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🚗Nordic 3 countries|Finland + Sweden + Norway 6-day Aurora route
D1: Helsinki (free travel) — Nordic Polar Train to Kemi
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D2: Kemi (Polar Icebreaker Experience or Free Activities)
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D3: Rovaniemi (Santa Claus Village) — Lost Crystal Mountain (Digging Amethyst)
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D4: Kirkenes (King Crab Fishing + King Crab Feast)
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D5: Inari (Sami Museum—Lake Inari) — Sami Mountain Top Viewing Platform—Gold Digger Museum—Return to Rovaniemi
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D6: Rovaniemi Free Travel (Optional Dog Sled/Reindeer Sled/Snowmobile/Ice Hook/Sled Hunting Northern Lights + Bonfire Picnic)
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November Finland Travel Guide | Winter Wonderland, Chasing the Footprints of the Aurora!
Have you ever thought about going to a fairy-tale country in winter, experiencing the snow-white scenery, unique culture, and having the chance to see the mysterious aurora? If your answer is yes, then Finland is your best choice!
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✅Must-visit attractions:
Helsinki, Lapland, Rovaniemi, Lake Inari, Kusamo, Tampere, Turku.
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🚇Transportation:
Airplane🛩: Helsinki Vantaa Airport
High-speed rail🚄: Helsinki Central Station.
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🚗Travel:
Public transportation in Finland is very developed, you can take trains, buses, subways, trams, ferries, etc., or rent bicycles or cars to enjoy a free travel experience.
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🏠Accommodation:
1⃣Helsinki city area:
✔️Advantages: Various hotels, homestays, youth hostels, convenient for visiting city attractions and shopping;
✖️Disadvantages: Higher prices, may encounter noise and crowding.
2⃣Lapland area:
✔️Advantages: You can stay in ice hotels, glass houses, wooden houses, etc., experience Nordic style, and watch the aurora;
✖️Disadvantages: More expensive, need to book in advance, may encounter cold and remote.
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🍚Cuisine:
Finnish cuisine mainly includes fish, meat, potatoes, rye, dairy products, light taste, some dishes may seem strange, but some dishes will surprise you, such as: Finnish bread cheese (leipäjuusto), korvapuusti, fish pie, herring can (silli), blueberry pie (mustikkapiirakka), grillimakkara, lohikeitto, poronkäristys.
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📝Five-day four-night travel guide:
DAY1: Helsinki
DAY2: Helsinki➡Rovaniemi
DAY3: Rovaniemi➡Lake Inari
DAY4: Lake Inari➡Kusamo
DAY5: Kusamo➡Helsinki.
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⚠Other precautions:
1⃣Finland's climate is cold, be sure to wear warm clothes, bring gloves, hats, scarves, etc.
2⃣The cost of living in Finland is high, you can exchange euros in advance, or use a credit card for payment.
3⃣Finns are very friendly, but also very shy, do not take pictures or strike up conversations casually, respect their privacy and habits.
4⃣Finland's alcohol restrictions are strict, do not drink and drive or get drunk in public, and do not casually give alcohol as a gift.
5⃣The aurora in Finland is a natural phenomenon, it cannot be guaranteed to be seen, you need patience and luck, it is best to download the aurora forecast APP in advance, choose the right time and place.
6⃣Finnish sauna is a culture, don't feel embarrassed or refuse, you can experience it with the locals, remember to keep clean and polite.
7⃣The water quality in Finland is very good, you can drink tap water directly, do not waste water resources.
8⃣The languages in Finland are Finnish and Swedish, but most people can also speak English, you can communicate in English, or learn some simple Finnish, such as kiitos (thank you), moi (hello), hyvää päivää (have a nice day), etc.
9⃣Finland's time is 6 hours behind Beijing time, pay attention to the time difference, adjust your schedule in advance.
NomadicallyInclined
Reindeer appear, not just at Christmas.
Finland is the hometown of Santa Claus and also the homeland of reindeer. In the Lapland region of northern Finland, there is a small town called Inari. When you come to Inari, there are two things you must do: one is to go to Lake Inari to watch the aurora, and the other is to ride a reindeer sled to experience the long-standing Sami culture. The indigenous Sami people here have been hunting reindeer for a living since the Mesolithic era. Reindeer have almost provided them with everything they need for life: meat, warm fur, tents, and transportation. Modern Sami people live in the Lapland region, which spans four countries: Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Russia. There is still a small number of people who raise reindeer as their profession. During the season of reindeer migration, you can see a spectacular scene of a huge herd of reindeer crossing the snow. From October every year, Lapland enters a winter season that lasts for 8 months. The vast and continuous snowfall will cover the entire Lapland into a silver-white world. A reindeer sled is generally shared by two people. In addition to the guide leading the way at the front, the rest of the reindeer are tied to the front sled or led by passengers. In April, Inari holds a reindeer race. Unlike normal sled rides, participants ride on skis and are pulled by reindeer through the snow to the finish line, creating a lively scene at the competition site.
TravelingSoul
A hundred kilometers drive from Ivalo, Lake Inari can't bear to disturb the snow and white.
Night return, the northern lights of the window outside the night sky and the romantic dance together with the stars - see the best season of the Northern Lights, what are you waiting for?