Advertise Lake Vacation Rentals. Show all. Lake Rental Details. Lake Inari, in the Lapland area of northern Finland, is a hot fishing destination. Also called Lake Inarijarvi, the huge lake near the northern tip of Finland is well-known as an ideal fishing lake for brown trout, lake trout, grayling, Arctic char, perch and whitefish.
The third-largest lake in Finland, Lake Inari's nearly , acres holds several large 'lakes' within it and over islands. The Kasariselka area alone is more than 18 miles long; the opposite shore is not even within sight! Ice fishing for char is nearly as popular as warm weather angling, with many anglers arriving via snowmobile.
The water temperature of Lake Inari seldom rises above 60 degrees in summer, so swimming with a wetsuit is recommended. There are several areas around the lake with sandy beach areas for swimming.
Boat harbors and launches are located in the villages of Inari, Veskoniemi and Nellim, while canoeists and kayakers can readily find a place to launch their small craft. Boaters are warned that weather conditions can make the water extremely rough without much warning and to take precautions against accidents. The beauty and variety of the shoreline make the lake an ideal place to paddle and camp. Island hopping is a favorite holiday outing at Lake Inari. Because Lake Inari is north of the Arctic Circle, summer days are nearly 24 hours long.
In winter, the northern lights illuminate the sky in a wondrous display of colors and patterns. Lake Inari, as the northernmost large lake in Europe, has plenty of wonders to share.
The Vatsari Wilderness Area hugs the northeast shore of Lake Inari, where a few open camping shelters, lean-tos and rental cabins wait to accommodate hikers. We went there two nights for aurora hunting and got an absolutely stunning display of northern lights. One of my favourite places in Lapland! Me and my family visited this place in December , It's a wonderful place and best location to view the wonderful aurora. We hunted from Rovaniemi to Saariselka and at last we managed to meet with this amazing aurora at lake inari.
We also enjoyed the freezing cold weather, It was like staying in a freezer! Like this place so much! KevinLeung Hong Kong, China 22 contributions. This lake is very big and, during sub zero temperatures, can be walked on. The forests around provides good hiking, but the actual lake itself is great for a stroll.
Quite often, snowmobiles would glide in and given the large surface area, you can see how much fun it is! We visited in winter when the lake was frozen. Flying to Ukko's Island by snowmobile sled was unforgettable. The view from the island is magical with the sun glistening At night the vast snowy plains reflect the light again spectacular. Pam B Dawesville 90 contributions. The lake was frozen of course, to a depth of about 80 centimetres, and so during the day you will see snow mobiles, skiers, sleds, reindeer, and even a few snow surfers.
At night tourists congregate in the pub just off the lake, and when someone sights an aurora everyone heads onto the lake for some fantastic photographs. Showing results of LahiriTourist New Delhi, India 45 contributions.
We are visiting Lake Inari from 5th October to 8th October. What is the best possible way for Aurora Hunting to have the unique experience? Add a reply. Hello, we want to visit there in mid November, is it possible to do ice fishing? Hello, Is it possible to self-tour Lake Inari either by foot or some other method driving the outskirts in order to visit both the Wilderness Church and Ukko's Rock?
Or is the only way to visit these sites by taking a snowmobile tour? If the latter is accurate, are there any recommendations for tour guides?
Thanks, Laura. I'm sorry but we only went across it on snowmobile. We saw others on the lake but all had snowmobiles. Its a huge lake so not sure how else you would get to the church.
We were only there for 4 days and had activities every day and evening so didn't really explore. Read all replies.
Olga Z Grottammare, Italy 38 contributions. The routes marked on the boating map are primarily meant for motor boats. Canoeists look for the shelter of the islands and are also able to paddle in shallow and rocky shore waters, so the marked routes are not suitable for them as such. However, they are very useful to canoeists, as the route markers help them to work out their location. Even though the lake may be calm and pleasant when you set off, weather conditions can change rapidly.
As regards trips that take several days, in particular, please take into account that there may well be windy and rainy days during this time. In summer, there is daylight 24 hours a day. The sun does not set at all in June.
At the end of July, the sun sets below the horizon for a couple of hours, and it is not until August that the shorter nights begin. The surface water is warmest at the end of July. On open water areas, the water is about 14—15 Celsius and in shallow bays it may be even more than 20 Celsius.
After mid-August, the water starts to get cold quickly. Consequently, boaters must take care not end up in the water. Although a life jacket keeps you afloat, you may rapidly contract hypothermia. Wearing a drysuit is always recommended because of the low water temperature. The boating season starts in early June. Towards autumn, it becomes windier and the winds may last for several days. The boating season ends in early October, at the latest, as the bays freeze.
On the long straits between the islands, the wind changes direction and starts blowing parallel to the straits. Consequently, boaters are usually able to travel in a tailwind or a headwind. The locals travel on the lake by motor boat and the recreational fishermen have a boat equipped for trolling. Recreational visitors usually bring their own vehicle with them, which is usually a sea kayak that accommodates one or two canoeists and has a rudder or an adjustable fin.
An open canoe is not very suitable for these open waters. You need to be able to light a campfire, prepare food, find a place to stay overnight and navigate. You must bring your food with you as well as accommodation gear, a kit for lighting a campfire and other tools. Read more about equipmets on the Hiking in Finland webpages. It is particularly important to keep matches and a mobile phone in a watertight box in your pocket. Matches, mobile phones, meals and other kit packed in the gear bag will be of no use if the kayak is carried away with the gear bag still in it or if the bag sinks to the bottom of the lake.
Please see the safety section on the Hiking in Finland webpages. You will definitely need warm, windproof clothes even though it may feel more appropriate to wear a T-shirt when you set off. You will need sunglasses to protect your eyes and sun cream to protect your skin.
Also take a mosquito repellent to guard against mosquitoes and blackflies. Mosquitoes do not attack you while you are boating but they may bother you once on shore, particularly at the turn of June and July.
Mosquitoes thrive in still places, so pick a place where there is a breath of wind. The water in the lake is normally suitable for drinking, but it has not been tested. Read more about drinking water Hiking in Finland. You may stay one or two nights at an open wilderness hut; for more detailed information visit the Types of Huts webpages. In stormy weather, they provide a dry and warm shelter for those paddling manually and for motor boaters.
It is recommended that you cook food at the separate cooking shelters at the boating bases. That way, those sleeping at the open wilderness huts will not be disturbed. There are no marked canoe routes on the lake. The following route descriptions present some route proposals on the map. In order to follow the route descriptions, you must be able to read the map and the terrain, and the weather must be favourable.
The routes cannot be canoed in poor weather. Of course, you can also take this trip in the opposite direction. The distance between the starting and finishing points by road is about 14 kilometres, so you can pick up your car from the starting point by bicycle at the end of the trip, provided you leave your bicycle at the finishing point before setting off from the start. There is a metre-long boat road across the isthmus. The shortest alternative is 33 km long.
You can stay overnight on Lammassaari Island. Another alternative is to continue past Lammaslahti Bay to the Kuuva Canal and take a shortcut along the canal to Koskivuono Fjord. The shore only provides some shelter from the northern winds. The name "Kuuva Canal" comes from a man by the name of Matti Kuuva. He dug the canal with a spade at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
The canal shortens the distance between Kanavavuono Fjord and Koskivuono Fjord by 16 kilometres. The route's total length is 42 kilometres. The third and the longest alternative goes around Pisterinniemi. On this route, you can visit the Pisteri boating base , which provides some services. There is also an open wilderness hut at the boating base. The rapids are short and easy to pass, as there are chutes in the rapids. There is also a footbridge. This one-week trip requires careful planning as to what and how much food you should take with you.
Luckily, the lake water is drinkable. Read more about the drinking water on the Hiking in Finland webpages. Be prepared for the weather conditions to change a lot in one week. You will need warm and windproof clothes, headgear and gloves. The temperature may vary considerably in early summer, in particular. The route is amongst the busiest on the lake, so it is recommended that canoeists stay away from the centre line in order to avoid large wakes.
At that point, you must decide on which side you will bypass the long chain of islands in front of you. In windy weather, choose the mid-most alternative on the map. There are plenty of sheltered natural harbours. Before that, you will pass the border sign signifying the Treaty of Teusina of The border sign marks the ancient border between Sweden and Russia. From Tyllylahti, the trip continues southwards towards the Nanguniemi departure harbour.
The final section is characterised by numerous islands. The length of the winding route is at least 10 kilometres. Nellim is also a good starting point for a canoe trip.
What follows is a presentation of two alternative routes, i. On the longer trip, be prepared for spending the second night on your own, i. From the boat harbour, the distance to the boating base of Speinneimi Speinniemi is a bit more than 5 kilometres.
There has been an unusual amount of variation in the name of this boating base. However, it is rare that several names are used for one place.
On the address and recreation map for Inari, the boating base in question is known as "Lusmanuora".
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