Top Things to do in Inari
The 10 Best Things to do in Inari, Lapland
Discover the best top things to do in Inari, Finland including Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus, Inari-Saariselka, Otsamo Fell, Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center, Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church, The Sami Cultural Centre Sajos, Inari Reindeer Farm, Saint Tryphon Pechenga Orthodox Church, Tuula's Reindeer, Juutua Nature Trail.
Restaurants in Inari
1. Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 71 reviews
I am Sámi reindeer herder Petri Mattus and I invite you to my home and reindeer farm to be my family´s quest. On reservation you have a chance to join our everyday life for a little moment. During the winter months (Mid December - April) we offer our program, which takes you to the wilderness in a sledge pulled by a snowmobile. Reservations required. In May You may join us to see the new born calves. Please, make a reservation at least the day before. Our main work is reindeer herding and some days are reserved for reindeer work only and visits for the guests are limited because of that. - Reservations Required
Reviewed By Chris_from_Durham13
We really loved our trip to this farm. Petri is a wonderful and thoughtful guide and we had a fun snowmobile led sleigh ride to a reindeer grazing area, where Petri was able to call about 100 reindeer that we could take pictures of and hang out around. Petri gave great insight into the reindeer herding life, and his wife explained the basics of Sami language and culture and they both answered every question. I would highly recommend this trip and thank Petri and his family for opening his farm for people to learn about reindeer. Make sure you dress warm as you will be outside for several hours.
2. Inari-Saariselka
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
In the far North of Finnish Lapland lies the arctic region of Inari-Saariselkä. The unique northern countryside, national parks, lake areas, rivers and highland fells offer a wealth of opportunities for year-round travel. The Northern Lights dance across the sky on up to 200 days a year. In summer, the midnight sun shines for two whole months in our region. Unique destination in the northernmost Finnish Lapland with pristine, unspoiled Arctic wilderness and high-quality services await you in the Far North. Here is where you find the genuine Lapland. #exploreinari #inthefarnorth
3. Otsamo Fell
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By SusaMasa - Helsinki, Finland
A nice half day hike from Inari. You'll pass through beautiful pine forest before starting the climb to the fell. The path is easy, not too steep. Great views from the top - a good place to have a picnic weather permitting. There is also a day hut, so you can eat your sandwiches inside as well. Watch our video from the hike on Youtube: Susa and Masa around the world.
4. Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 515 reviews
Siida is your guide to the Sami Culture and the diverse nature of Northern Lapland. Siida is under renovations and renewal. Siida is closed in May 2021. 1.6.2021 onwards until 31.3.2022, you can visit Siida's historic open-air museum. Restaurant Sarrit serves customers in the new restaurant wing. And costumer service and Siida Shop can be found in a temporary builduing infront of Siida. 1.4.2022 Is the opening of new and improved Siida. For more information on the renewal project please visit www.siida.fi.
Reviewed By ristosan - Espoo, Finland
This Sami museum is really fascinating with a wealth of detail of the nature of Lapland and the habits and history of the original population, the Sami. We learned so much. We also liked the temporary exhibitions presented.
5. Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
6 km airline dist. NE of Siida, the Sami museum and Northern Lapland Nature Centre Lat 68.95 Lon 27.11
Reviewed By gagardener03
I was incredibly fortunate to have my snowmobile training guide (from Wilderness Hotel Inari) take me to this beautiful old chuch. This is the only wooden church, which was bulit in 1750, that remains in northern Finland (the remainder were destroyed during WW II). It is in a beautiful setting and would be worth a visit anytime you are in this area!
6. The Sami Cultural Centre Sajos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 102 reviews
The Sámi Cultural Centre Sajos is the largest conference and events venue in northern Lapland and serves as a centre for Sámi self-governance, culture, education and know-how. Modern conference premises, facilities and technology go hand in hand with genuine, living Sámi culture. The Sámi Parliament’s main office and parliament hall are located in the Sámi Cultural Centre Sajos, in the village of Inari. You may visit the Sámi Parliament House by taking part to guided tours, organized by the Sámi Cultural Centre Sajos. All Sámi Parliament’s plenum sessions are also open to public. Guided tours Sajos guided tours are organized on weekdays at 12 p.m. The guided tour takes about 45 min and during the tour you will get information about the Sámi Parliament in Finland and the Sámi Cultural Centre Sajos. At the end, a short film, Sápmi – The Way of Being, will be shown. The film lets you to see the life in Sápmi, as it is today. The price of the tour is 8 e
Reviewed By 397lindavb
Beautiful building, I recommend taking the tour at noon just so you can see the breathtaking film on Sami people. Nice shop with Sami handcrafts, books, and music on offer.
7. Inari Reindeer Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By GailGeoffL - London, United Kingdom
We visited on 18th February and it was one of the activities we had that was included in our package with the Wilderness Hotel. As we'd never been to a reindeer farm before (although had previously seen some close up in Norway) we were both looking forward to it. I have to say it didn't disappoint! We were able to feed them, we had a sled ride, the setting was quite magical with so much snow. The Sami family that run the farm were very friendly and did a very good job of explaining about reindeer, the farm and their culture. It's not a long trip but certainly worth it if you are in the area
8. Saint Tryphon Pechenga Orthodox Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By 940lizh - Whitehaven, United Kingdom
We were on a day trip to Nellim and this was one of the places we stopped at. Absolutely beautiful church. Interesting history and lots of beautiful paintings and icons to see. Well worth a visit to see for yourself if in the area. So pleased we stopped off here.
9. Tuula's Reindeer
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
PLEASE CONTACT IN ADVANCE FOR BOOKING. Visit the home of an Inari local, where you will get a real sense of Lapland way of life. The farm is set in a remote location by the beautiful Muddus Lake. We will first introduce you to our tame reindeer and you can also learn about Sami handicrafts and northern culture. 1 hour, 2 hours and 3 hours programs are available. Visit our web page for more information! PLEASE CONTACT IN ADVANCE FOR BOOKING.
Reviewed By asanz94 - Tampere, Finland
I visited Tuula's farm through a visit organized by wilderness hotel Inari and I was positively impressed by this visit! Tuula does a different type of reindeer herding that what is the common in Finnish Lapland: she does not have a big number of reindeers (just 11) and her reindeers are not semi-wild, they are more like farm reindeers as she keeps them in a fenced area around her place, big enough for her number of reindeers but smaller than usual reindeer herding areas. This could sound a bit disappointing: you are not visiting a "real" reindeer herder but actually, is not, because Tuula has a family reason to do this like that and when she explains her personal story, you get to understand it. Also, a pro of these type of reindeers is that they are much more used to people that other reindeer who are semi-wild and Tuula approach them by their name! Tuula is a nice local Saami woman, with a lot of knowledge about reindeers, handicrafts, local products and Inari area. She is eager to share her knowledge and spread her culture. She has a plesant voice to listen at and interesting stories and handicrafts to show and keep your attention! I loved that we could fed the reindeers with fresh lichens and old-men beard (not with dry food like in other farms), that we could walk the reindeer holding the string, that we got to see old times sleigh and that the explanation about handicrafts happens inside Tuula's kiving room, because that makes the visit so much personal and cosy! Thanks Tuula for your time and stories and for answering all my questions :)
10. Juutua Nature Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By shatiel - Belfast, United Kingdom
We did this in winter with lots of snow on the ground. The south part of the trail up until the bridge is kept clean and illuminated. It's lovely to walk in the dark, and you don't need any snowshoes or headlamps. The rapids at the bridge are also illuminated. The second half, north of the river after the bridge and back to the village is in the dark and it's probably better to use snowshoes to walk it. We had our so we could finish the circle. You could probably do it with normal snow boots depending on the snow level. Or you can just turn back and return to Inari on the same path.
