Lake Inari
Inarijärvi / Aanaarjävri
Finland's third-largest lake, with more than 3,000 islands and sacred to the Sámi; boat trips in summer and ice activities in winter.
Lake Inari covers about 1,040 square kilometers and contains more than 3,000 islands. Its clear waters are considered sacred by the Sámi people. In summer (roughly June to September), you can take a boat from the Inari village pier to Ukko Island. In winter, when the lake freezes, you can join snowmobiling, ice fishing, and lake aurora tours, and the open ice makes an ideal foreground for aurora photography. Inari village is about 40 km from Ivalo Airport, with bus connections. Always follow a professional guide for ice activities.
Opening hours
Open all day; boat tours approx. Jun–Sep
Nearby sights
- Ukonkivi (Ukko Island)
- Karhunpesäkivi
- Pielpajärvi Wilderness Church
- Kaunispää Fell
- Sámi Cultural Centre Sajos
- Ski Saariselkä
- Siida Sámi Museum, Inari
- Juutuanjoki River Trail