Karasjohka River
Kárášjohka
Sámi river running through the town, where in summer you can ride a traditional long boat upstream or fish for Atlantic salmon. It is one of the main headwaters of the Tana River.
The Karasjohka River flows about 166 km and joins the Anárjohka River east of town to form the Tana River, one of Europe's most important Atlantic salmon rivers. Local Sámi traditionally used slender river boats (elvebåt) to travel between shallows. In summer visitors can sign up for a river-boat trip, heading upstream past pine forest and river valleys, or fish under the midnight sun (a fishing permit is required, and the rules are strict). The riverbanks in the town center have paths and a bridge, which make for a pleasant evening walk. In winter the river freezes over, and snowmobile and dog-sled routes extend along the valley. Mosquitoes are extremely thick in summer, so bring insect repellent and a mosquito head net.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Sámi Center for Contemporary Art
- Sápmi Park
- Karasjok Old Church
- Sámi Collections (Sámiid Vuorká-Dávvirat)
- Sámi Parliament Building
- Engholm's Husky
- Anárjohka National Park