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Ivalo
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Often called the Golden River, the Ivalojoki River flows into the village of Ivalo, which is the commercial, administrative and transport centre of the Inari Municipality. Ivalo Airport is located 10 kilometres south of the village. Ivalo is located along the no. 4 main road and at the junction of the Raja-Jooseppi road leading to Murmansk, Russia. The village has daily bus connections for many destinations. For those touring Sámiland, Ivalo is an excellent place to get all your supplies, licences and food before heading beyond the road network. There are also plenty of opportunities for experiencing husky dogs in the village surroundings.
The Ivalojoki River that flows through the village, is not only a legendary river for the gold it holds, but also a wilderness river, renowned for its trout and grayling. With its occasional white water sections, the river is outstanding for rubber boat rafting or canoeing. There are daily flights available to Ivalo. Direct flights from Helsinki and during the wintertime also from other European cities secure easy access to the Far North. The airport is only 7 kilometres away from the village centre.
In co-operation with Inari-Saariselkä, we welcome You to Ivalo!
The Ivalojoki River that flows through the village, is not only a legendary river for the gold it holds, but also a wilderness river, renowned for its trout and grayling. With its occasional white water sections, the river is outstanding for rubber boat rafting or canoeing. There are daily flights available to Ivalo. Direct flights from Helsinki and during the wintertime also from other European cities secure easy access to the Far North. The airport is only 7 kilometres away from the village centre.
In co-operation with Inari-Saariselkä, we welcome You to Ivalo!
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Kohokohtia
River Ivalojoki
Wildlife & Nature
The first gold rush in Finland took place on the River Ivalojoki, which is why it is also known as the “golden river”. There are still prospectors searching for gold in the river and its runoffs. Prospecting sites of the Ivalojoki River, both past and present, are also accessible via signposted hiking routes. Flowing mainly through the Hammastunturi wilderness area, River Ivalojoki is considered one of the most striking canoeing routes in the country.
Hammastunturi wilderness area
Wildlife & Nature
Hammastunturi wilderness area is a vast uninhabited region between Urho Kekkonen National Park and Lemmenjoki National Park. The area is suitable for experienced wilderness trekkers only as there are practically no marked routes or other facilities. Finland’s most famous gold river Ivalojoki flows through the Hammastunturi wilderness area.
Karhunpesäkivi
Arts & Culture
The cave of Karhunpesäkivi or “Bear’s den rock” is an erratic boulder located in Myössäjärvi, approximately 25km north of Ivalo. It is a tafone rock formation similar to a giant’s kettle. The interior surfaces of the rock feature a honeycomb-like formation created by the weaker material eroding around the stronger material. It is possible to crawl into the cave of approximately 4 m long, 1.5 m wide and 1-2 m high.
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Inari-Saariselkä region has two of the biggest national parks in Finland, Strict Nature Reserve of Kevo, 6 wilderness areas and Inari hiking area. In Saariselkä alone there are 200 kilometers of marked routes to be explored. Get to know national parks and nature sights during your road trip in Northernmost Lapland.
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