Inari-Saariselkä News 2018-2019 in English by Saariselän Sanomat

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2018-2019 WINTER 2018-2019

KRISTIINA AIKIO

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Restaurants, fast food outlets, cafés ang nightclubs

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The first snow falls in Saariselkä in September or October

Winter in Lapland lasts over seven months, or around 200 days

The first snow usually falls in Saariselkä around September or October. When the mean daily temperature remains below 0 degrees Celsius, winter has officially begun in Saariselkä.

- Winter sort of creeps in. For example, lingonberries may just be getting ripe for picking when we see the first snowfalls in the Saariselkä area, says Kristiina Aikio of Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland. During the winter season, she oversees the activities of the Aurora nature hut in the Urho Kekkonen National Park.

Winter lasts over seven months Winter in Lapland lasts over seven months, or around 200 days. - Saariselkä is located over 200 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle, which means that winter is our longest season, Kristiina Aikio says. Winter always means snow

in Lapland, and the white snow brings much needed light to the darkness of the winter months. The temperatures aren’t always freezing in Saariselkä, though. It’s quite possible to have warmer weather and wet snow as early as December. For the residents and holidaymakers in the North, snow is an element that allows many activities - such as skiing - that would be impossible during the warmer months. - In the spring, the crusted snow gets so hard you can even ride a bike on top of the thick layer of snow. Snow hardens into a crust when it melts slightly during the day but freezes over again during the night. We often get this kind of snow in April, Kristiina Aikio says. You can even sculpt snow into works of art or use it to build all kinds of constructions. - A snow sculpture is easy to make. You need a cardboard box, which you pack tightly with snow. You can wrap a string around the box to tighten it further. When you remove the cardboard from around the cube of snow, you

can then use a sharp knife to sculpt the snow into the desired shape.

Snow protects animals from the cold Snow can also provide protection from harsh winter temperatures. Many animals spend the long winter hiding underneath the snow. Once the snow cover reaches depths of 30 to 40 centimetres, the temperature underneath the snowpack generally remains slightly below freezing at 1-2 °C, regardless of the temperature above the snow cover. If there is no snow, the temperature of the unprotected ground may drop to 25 degrees below freezing when the air around it is at -35 °C. - Winter makes no difference to the animals; they get on with their lives as normal. During the winter, their main occupation can be foraging for food. Some birds live in the Saariselkä area yearround. We have around 30 wintering species here, Kristiina Aikio explains.

The snow cover is thinnest on the fells The snow cover is hardest and thinnest on the fells, where it’s always windy. The beautiful crown snow-load is formed when wet snow accumulates on treetops. - The amount of crown snow on one tree may weigh as much as an elephant. The tapered spruce, which is also known as candle spruce, is able to withstand the weight of the snow better than other trees. It can bend all the way to the ground without breaking, Kristiina Aikio says. The coldest time of the year in Saariselkä is usually the beginning of February. The polar night lasts around five weeks in Saariselkä and two months in Nuorgam. - When the day begins to lengthen after the Winter Solstice, the amount of light increases by about five minutes every week. The first bird to return to the North is the pine grosbeak. Spring begins when the mean daily temperature rises and remains above 0°C. Tarja Karjalainen

The polar night arrives in December The blue dusk of the polar night falls over Saariselkä at the beginning of December. The sun goes down on the eve of Independence Day and it will not rise above the horizon again until the Epiphany. Even though the sun does not rise, the polar night does not mean complete darkness. The nature is enveloped by a blue dusk, which is created by the light of the moon, stars and Northern Lights, reflected by the snow. It is not pitch-dark like it is in the south, but it is actually possible to move outside at any time, day and night, without additional light. Although the sun stays below the horizon, its rays reach Saariselkä. During clear weather, especially from the fells you can admire the gorgeous sky imbued in different hues of blue and red. Many people feel that the polar night is calming during the quiet time of the year.

Saariselkä’s water is clean At Saariselkä you can drink clean water straight from the tap. Drinking water comes from three pump stations. The upper water station is on the southern slope of Kaunispää and contains 200,000 litres of water reserves, which is enough for around 24 hours for the whole of Saariselkä. Pumped from an average depth of 20 metres underground, the ground water requires no treatment before drinking.

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Find your favourite from 15 slopes! Saariselkä - Europe’s northernmost ski resort Saariselkä, Europe’s northernmost ski resort, offers 15 slopes and six lifts. Whether you’re a first-time skier or an old hand, you’re bound to find the perfect slope in Saariselkä. When you get bitten by the skiing bug, you can find all the equipment you need in Saariselkä’s Ski Shop. - You’ll find everything you need here, from equipment to ski passes and even a ski school. We offer a great selection of quality skiing

gear for rent. There’s no point in lugging your skis or your snowboard all the way here, when it’s so easy to rent top class equipment on the spot, customer service representative Noora Portti says. Ski School Saariselkä is here to help both beginners and experienced skiers. Kids and young people have their own ski school programme. - In addition to alpine skiing we

have special classes in snowboarding, telemark and cross-country skiing. Lessons must always be booked in advance. Our ski instructors are qualified, inspiring and multilingual professionals. Instruction is available in Finnish, Swedish and English. When booking, you can also enquire about instruction in other languages. - With first-timers, we make sure

to talk about safety equipment and safe behaviour on the slopes. We recommend helmet use for all those venturing on the slopes. We also recommend wearing a back protector in the freestyle park, Noora says. Children’s slopes and those reached by the platter lifts are the safest slopes for first-time skiers. - Children younger than the regular age range may take part in private

lessons, but it’s good to remember that small children often get tired before the full 90 minutes are up. The duration of a private lesson is 90 minutes. The ski school also offers packages with equipment, ski passes and instruction all included. - Everybody is sure to find what they need here. We wish you welcome to the Ski Shop, Noora Portti says.

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Layer up for the elements Whether you’re planning a day on the slopes or giving cross-country a go, dressing right is the key. If you find yourself feeling a little too warm or too cold on the slopes or ski tracks, you’re probably not dressing right for the occasion! Dressing in layers is especially important in the spring, because it can get pretty warm with the sun and the exercise. You can easily peel off layers as needed. The principle of layering is simple: you need a good wicking base layer next to the skin, an insulating mid-layer and an outer layer, which protects you from wind, rain and moisture. We recommend choosing thin, long socks for skiing. Special ski socks are also available. You don’t need a thick woollen sock, because ski boots are quite warm. Even if your boots are the right size for you, really thick woollen socks can make them feel too snug or chafe your feet. Helmets are also available for rent in the Ski Shop, but

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ski goggles are not. If you rent equipment for a longer period, you can store them

overnight in the Ski Shop for a small fee.

Try tobogganing – it’s also for grown-ups! Do you want to experience the thrill of speed or admire the majestic Lapland views from high up the hill – but don’t feel like skiing? In that case, tobogganing or snow tubing is for you! You can find the snow tubing tracks in the lift entrance area. Snow tubing is a great family activity. The 1800 m long toboggan run has three tracks to choose from. The red track has a couple of turns of moderate difficulty and it takes you back to the ski centre.

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The blue track runs down to the Centre of Saariselkä. It’s more gently sloping, but you can still achieve decent speeds on it. The green track, which also takes you back to the ski centre, is the easiest and most suitable for small children. You can take the chairlift near the Ski Shop to the top of the toboggan run. You will need a regular lift ticket for the lift. You can buy one or more lift trips. Once you get up, the top lift station has directions showing you which

The lights of the northern night in the longest sledding hill of Finland The longest sledding hill of Finland, located in Saariselkä, has been illuminated. Inspiration from the northern light related mythology has been utilized for the “A story about the northern night sky”-illumination. The sledding hill is also accessible during nighttime when the hill is illuminated. There is no charge for the use of the sledding hill, but the use of a lift chair taking you atop the mountain is subject to a charge.

way to go. You can use any of the toboggans available for free in the Saariselkä area, or you can bring your own toboggan sled. The Ski Shop also rents out slightly bigger toboggans, which are easier to control. We recommend wearing a helmet in the toboggan run. Ski goggles are a good idea if you want to avoid getting snow in your eyes. The chairlift takes you to the top of the Kaunispää fell. You will also find a restaurant on the top of the fell.

to your size, weight and ability. Use of a helmet is recommended. 2. Respect the lift line and prepare to share the lift with fellow skiers. Get off the lift only at designated areas. 3. Select the slope and adapt your speed according to your skills and the environment. Always familiarize yourself with special areas in advance. 4. Keep your distance when you pass the skiers below and ahead of you. Pay additional attention to small children.

5. Stop only at places where you can be easily seen. If you need to go uphill, always do it along the edge of the slope. 6. Do not ski too fast. Pay attention to local slope and snow conditions. 7. Sledging is only allowed in separately designated areas. 8. You always ski at your own risk. 9. Using the slopes under the influence of alcohol/drugs is prohibited. 10. In the event of accidents, your duty is to assist. Report any accidents immediately to ski area staff.

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Ice swimming improves stress tolerance MEDINARI MEDICAL CENTER Ivalo / Saariselkä

www.medinari.fi tel. +358 207 205 830 House visit services also available! Call a doctor to your hotel room/holiday apartment! tel. +358 505 019 199

In the Kiilopää resort and Laanilan Kievari you can experience something special and unforgettable: a dip in icy water through a hole carved in the ice, or ice swimming. You can also bathe in a traditional smoke sauna, which is another experience worth trying. The sauna is heated in Kiilopää on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Bathers pay the admittance fee to the sauna and

ice swimming at the reception in Kiilopää. In Laanilan Kievari you must book a sauna to go ice swimming. Laanilan Kievari also has a hot tub, which fits 10 people comfortably. Healthy individuals can enjoy winter swimming whenever they want. Swimming in icy water has many health benefits, one of which is an increased tolerance of stress.

The Aurorapolku trail takes you into the lap of nature safely and easily Starting from near the centre of Saariselkä, the Aurorapolku trail takes you straight into the lap of nature in the Urho Kekkonen National Park. The trail is safe and easy for non-skiers. At 2.1 kilometres, the Aurorapolku trail is ideal for children, too. When the skies are clear, you can admire the starry northern sky or marvel at the sight of the northern lights, or aurora borealis. The Aurora cottage, or Northern Lights cottage, is located along the trail. It provides shelter and an ideal vantage point for nature viewing when

The Aurora Cottage, which is named after the northern lights, is Urho Kekkonen National Park’s newest nature hut in Saariselkä. You can relax on the long bench and admire the nature of Lapland from the comfort of the Aurora hut. There’s no need to be bothered by mosquitoes in the summer or worry about freezing weather in the winter. The large windows of the hut open toward the gulch. Part of the cottage is open to the public around the clock. The Aurora Cottage is located about 700 metres down the trail from the starting point of Saariselkä’s ski tracks/hiking trails.

it’s cold and snowing. The Aurorapolku trail begins from the starting gate of the Urho Kekkonen National Park in Saariselkä. You can recognise the gate by the signpost with the colourful northern lights. The trail is circular, so it ends right where you started. You don’t have to worry about getting lost, as long as you follow the signposts along the route. You can take the trail in winter, too. It takes at least one hour to go around the trail. The trail is not lighted, so you should bring a torch for when it gets dark. The Aurora cottage is located about halfway down the trail, around 700 metres from the starting point. There are toilets and a campfire site in the cottage yard. Finnish hikers like to cook sausages on the campfire.

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Restaurants, fast food outlets, cafés, pubs and nightclubs

Meet, eat and enjoy in Saariselkä and Northern Lapland Whether you’re feeling peckish or planning a special dinner, you can choose from a wealth of options. Here, we have gathered some of the best restaurants, cafés, pubs and nightclubs in Saariselkä and Northern Lapland. You are sure to find your favourite spot among them, whether you’re in the mood for Lappish specialties, traditional à la carte or fast food. Take your pick and enjoy!

Tankavaara Gold Village Old Gold Prospectors Restaurant Local cuisine from Lapland. Gold themed restaurant. Visitors can enjoy food made from local ingredients in a unique atmosphere. Offers a wide range of delicacies, whether you just want a cup of coffee or are looking for a good place to dine with your family. A great place to have lunch or dinner with your group. Ask for a specialised menu according to your wishes. The grill offers reindeer hamburgers and the à la carte menu is full of traditional Lappish dishes. Free wifi. Open every day. Wild west saloon The newest addition to Gold Village. Designed by two of the owners of the Gold Village who have a passion for all things related to the Wild West and the good old times. Great place for listening to small acoustic bands, playing a round of billiards or throwing some darts.

Kiilopää Café A popular rest stop among skiers and hikers. Sandwiches, pastries, coffee, tea, juice and other beverages. The café is fully licensed.

Restaurant Breakfast, dinner and meals. À la carte Kammi Local Lapland delicacies. The restaurant is fully licensed and seats 40. Main building of Suomen Latu Kiilopää, entrance from the north end.

Laanila Restaurants

Tievatupa The ski café is open during the season. Soup lunch. The Tievatupa pancake is a world-famous delicacy. Muotka Wilderness Hotel Located in Kakslauttanen. Serves buffet meals daily. Hotel Laanihovi’s restaurant The 150-seat restaurant is the home of the legendary “Monotanssit” (ski boot dance) from 2 pm - 5 pm during the high season. Restaurant Laanilan Kievari Fresh food made from local ingredients, many of which have been harvested from our own yard or the local forests. We produce as much as we can ourselves. The wine list has been designed to complement the food. Relax with good food and good company.

Laanila Kievari.

Kiilopää: Whole roast fillet of reindeer with cranberry sauce.

Cafés

Savottakahvila café in Laanila The Savottakahvila café serves delectable meals made from local ingredients and pastries that are made daily in-house. The café

building is a former logging cabin. Musical and theatrical performances. ►6

Savottakahvila in Laanila.

Great atmosphere and local food

Restaurants

WILD GAME RESTAURANT In Laanila, Saariselkä

À la Carte Sunday Brunch Sauna Ice Swimming Wine tastings

Sauna and ice swimming available upon request

Check opening times and bookings at www.laanilankievari.fi WELCOME! Sateenkaarenpääntie 9, SAARISELKÄ tel. +358 400 239 868 info@laanilankievari.fi, www.laanilankievari.fi

Taste the Lapland on your plate!

Pub & grill food, burgers,steaks

Lappish delicacies in different ways. Reindeer wrap or salmon burger? Maybe the fish buffet? Choose your favourite!

Dinner with live music during high season

Lappish specialties

tel. +358 16 681 501 | www.santashotels.fi

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Restaurants, fast food outlets, cafés, pubs and nightclubs

Arctic Asia.

Saariselkä Restaurants Restaurant Kuukkeli The restaurant is located inside the Kuukkeli shopping centre in Saariselkä. It’s a combination of a café, a fast food outlet and a casual family restaurant. Daily lunch, dinner, fast food and fresh pastries. You can buy meals to go, too. Pirkon Pirtti.

Restaurant Pirkon Pirtti Dining in a unique atmosphere. A delightful experience to remember. In the centre of Saariselkä. The perfect place to enjoy delicious food and friendly service. One of the most popular dining venues in Saariselkä. Restaurant Petronella Delicious food made from high quality Lappish ingredients in a relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant is named after a Dutch adventurer. Restaurant Pub Teerenpesä In the centre of Saariselkä. The restaurant offers meals à la carte.

Santa’s Hotel Tunturi’s bars and restaurants, Siula Bar.

Arctic Asia The northernmost Asian restaurant in Finland offers authentic Asian food. Our chefs come from Malaysia and China. We have a buffet that changes daily, with Asian and western food. From an a `la carte menu you can order both Asian and western food. We have good variety of wines, beer, cider, and cocktails. For private parties we have a hut for 20 people. Open every day 11-21.

Restaurant Pub Teerenpesä.

Holiday Club restaurants: Restaurant Rakka Peaceful atmosphere. Traditional Lapland delicacies from the à la carte menu as well as international flavours. Pizzas and hamburgers. Take-away pizzas. Restaurant Revontuli Delicious meals from the buffet. Daily soup lunch and buffet dinner. Lapland Hotel Riekonlinna’s restaurant Restaurant Linnansali is a stylish 200-seat à la carte restaurant. Soup lunch and Lapland-inspired snacks. Santa’s Hotel Tunturi’s bars and restaurants: Restaurant Kaltio Lapland à la carte. The restaurant has been awarded the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs shield. Restaurant Siula Traditional Lappish restaurant for dining and dancing. Breakfast, dinner and à la carte with Lappish delicacies. Live music. Restaurant Pirtti The most popular après-ski spot in Saariselkä. A cosy restaurant for dining and socialising. Tasty pub meals and Lap-

Star Arctic Hotel.

Lapland Hotel Riekonlinna’s restaurant Linnansali.

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KAUNISPÄÄN HUIPPU – Restaurant & Souvenir Shop Kaunispää, 99830 Saariselkä / tel. +358 16 668 803 / kaunispaanhuippu.fi / info@kaunispaanhuippu.fi OPENING HOURS: • 16 Nov – 30 Nov 10–16 • 1 Dec – 1 May 10–17 (24 Dec 10–14)

Ski Saariselkä, Sport Bistro Pilkku.

pish delicacies from the à la carte menu, soup lunches, steak of the day, burgers, piz-

zas and hot wings. Private restaurant Lutto For groups. A reservation is required. Ski Saariselkä, Sport Bistro Pilkku Ski restaurant. Daily buffet lunch, hamburgers, sweet treats and à la carte meals. Sweet buns baked in-house. Star Arctic Hotel The menu of Star Arctic Hotel is modern and relaxed. We use fresh, local ingredients to celebrate the Lappish cuisine, and our chefs prepare different kinds of dishes according to the changing seasons. Along with the restaurant we have a lobby bar, where you can come to enjoy a beer, a glass of wine or to try something new from our drink list! Star Arctic hotel is place where everyone is welcome to enjoy our delicious food, great atmosphere and spectacular view. ►8

Restaurant Pirkon Pirtti is located in the centre of Saariselkä. Pirkon Pirtti is the perfect per place to enjoy delicious local food and friendly service. w w w. p i r k o n p i r t t i . f i Restaurant Pirkon Pirtti Honkapolku 2, Saariselkä

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Restaurants, fast food outlets, cafés, pubs and nightclubs Restaurant Kaunispään Huippu Kaunispään Huippu is located 437 meters above sea-level on top of Kaunispää fell. You can reach the restaurant by road or take a chair lift. Fresh pastries and baked goods made in-house every morning. Our savoury specialty is the salmon and whitefish pie with an oatmeal crust. Fast food meals, salad buffet, steaks and salmon soup.

Restaurant Kaunispään Huippu

Northern Lights Village resort We serve mouth-watering local flavours and special Lappish delicacies in an extraordinary setting. The restaurant is built entirely of snow and ice. You’ll find us at the Northern Lights Village resort, just 350 metres from the centre of Saariselkä. We welcome anyone who is staying in or just passing by Saariselkä. We’re open daily. The bar opens at 14:00 and closes at 23:00. We serve dinner in two sittings, 5pm–7pm and 7pm–9pm. Please book online on the day of arrival by midday at the latest.

Cafés Tievatupa restaurant/café The ski café is open during the season. Soup lunch. The Tievatupa pancake is a world-famous delicacy. Savottakahvila café in Laanila The Savottakahvila café serves delectable meals made from local ingredients and pastries that are made daily in-house. The café building is a former logging cabin. Musical and theatrical performances. Kuukkeli café The café is located inside the Kuukkeli shopping centre in Saariselkä. Fresh pastries.

Neste Saariselkä.

Café Porotupa A cosy living room café in the heart of Saariselkä. Drop by for a delicious lunch of soup and homemade rolls. Enjoy crispy crêpes served with a variety of sweet fillings. Sweet and savoury treats made in-house. Gluten free options are available daily. Hot drinks: coffee, special coffees, teas, hot chocolate, hot berry drinks. Moitakuru Café Ski track café. Homemade pastries and pancakes. Drinks: coffee, tea, cocoa and hot juice. Soup. Neste Saariselkä A popular place for sweet and savoury snacks. Fresh danishes, butter eye buns, cinnamon rolls, donuts and more daily. Hamburger meals, pizzas and kebabs. Take-away pizzas. Buffet lunch. Meals. Restaurant/café Kaunispään Huippu Enjoy fresh pastries while admiring the spectacular views from the café.

Pubs/bars/nightclubs Teerenpesä pub Open until the wee hours. Live sports on two screens, Eurosport and C More sports broadcasts. Disco, karaoke. Northern Lights Village resort, ice bar.

Panimo Pub Saariselän Panimo is a legendary local pub in the middle of the Saariselkä village. Here you may see an old gold miner pay his bill with a real gold nugget. Panimo’s own brewery provides the pub’s own legendary beer and other beverages. The big fireplace and traditional old-style interior welcomes the weary traveller for a break. Karaoke, live music, bingo, sports channels and a lot more. Stop by for a drink or two with us. Husky Bar A unique small café-restaurant located on the route from Saariselkä to Laanila. 1.2 km from the centre of Saariselkä. Hot drinks, snacks and karaoke. Conveniently located by the hiking/skiing route. At the husky bar farm, you might be lucky enough to meet sled dogs and puppies.

Panimo Pub.

Pub O’Poro O’Poro (poro means reindeer in Finnish) is a new, Lappish style Irish pub in the centre of Saariselkä. Serves over 40 different beers (11 draft beers, also Guinness and Kilkenny) and over 100 different whiskies as well as tasty, modern pub food. All sport channels with football, ice hockey,

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Restaurant Pub

Teerenpesä The heart of Saariselkä

Delicious Lappish Dishes!

Restaurant open daily from 12 noon to 4am À la carte kitchen open daily from 12 noon 11pm Tel. +358 16-668 001

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rally, formula 1, golf, tennis etc. are available as well as many pub games and a holiday library in several languages. Open stage every evening, guitars, piano, microphones etc. Santa’s Hotel Tunturi’s bars and restaurants Lots of parties and performers.

Fast food Muossi Grilli The only fast food kiosk in Saariselkä. ► 10 Cafe Porotupa.

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Restaurants, fast food outlets, cafés, pubs and nightclubs Ivalo Cafés Airport café Try the reindeer pie or enjoy a salmon sandwich while you wait for your flight. Fully licensed. The souvenir shop offers food products, souvenirs and jewellery. Ivalo River Camping / SEO service station Fast food: burgers, hot wings, kebabs etc. Local fish and reindeer dishes. You can meet local people in the pub in the evenings. We also have karaoke. Kuuputti lunch café / Bus station. Delicious pastries and savoury snacks. Lunch on weekdays. St1 service station Service station and café popular with locals, who gather here to exchange news, relax and watch life go by through the big windows. Bistro & Café Ivalo Specialty coffees and steeped tea as well as self-made pastries, cakes, and breads, including for take-away and ordering. Café Stop Delicious pastries baked in-house, special coffees and teas. Gluten free products. Milk free and vegan options, too.

Restaurants Ivalo River Camping Fast food: burgers, hot wings, kebabs etc. Local fish and reindeer dishes.

Hotel Ivalo’s restaurant The delicious Lappish cuisine. The main restaurant offers

Idoli.

a peaceful view on the River Ivalo. For groups of min. 25 persons looking for a more local atmosphere we have a Kammi restaurant which is based on a traditional Lappish log house. When it´s time to relax, there´s a cozy bar for 30 people in the lobby, near the fireplace. Please check the restaurant opening hours in advance. Make table reservations in advance! Pub.fi Bar and grill.

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Nangu Wilderness Hotel Located in Veskoniemi, Ivalo. Beautiful log restaurant with a fireplace. Serves a´la carte, only available with table reservations. IDOLI The concept of Design Dining combines gourmet food with Finnish art and design. The four-course Design Dinner menu consists of the best locally produced ingredients. Design Brunches/Lunches are also available. Nellim Wilderness Hotel Located in Nellim village. Serves buffet meals daily.

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Saariselkä Inn & Panimo Pub & Husky & Co. Excursions

RESERVATIONS AND INQUIRIES Accommodation: 044 72 90 006, to our inn’s guests bookings@saariselkainn.fi, www.saariselkainn.fi for all Husky & Co. Excursions. Programs: 044 72 90 007, husky@huskyco.fi, www.huskyco.fi

Inari Restaurants Hotel Inari’s restaurant The Restaurant Aurora offers a varied á la carte menu. Hotel Kultahovi’s restaurant The Restaurant Aanaar is famed for quality dishes made from pure, locally sourced ingredients. Musical events. Inari’s cultural events provide entertainment in the form of festival clubs and performances by Sámi artists. Sámi Cultural Centre Sajos’ restaurant The Čaiju café and the restaurant for private events are located on the first floor of the Sámi Culture Center. Spacious windows open the view to Juutuanjoki. Restaurant Sarrit, Siida Sweet and savoury treats prepared daily in-house. Tasty ingredients from the North. Buffet lunch. PaPaNa An atmospheric bar in the centre of Inari. Known for good food, friendly service, live music and general good vibes.

Pubs/bars/nightclubs Hotel Inari Juutuan baari, Hotel Kultahovi Musical and cultural events. PaPaNa The hot spot in Inari, lots of performers.

Cafés Restaurant Sarrit, Siida Sweet and savoury treats every day.

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Neste service station Fast food and meals.

Hotel Kultahippu’s pub/ bar and nightclub

Utsjoki

Ivalo River Camping

Restaurants

Fast food Anjan Pizza The only dedicated pizza place in the area. Lauran Grilli

Holiday Village Valle / Restaurant Deatnu Specializing in Sámi traditional cuisine. Local products and natural raw materials. Gorgeous views from spacious windows to Tenoriver (A 361-kilometre long river flowing through Finland and Norway). Lunch available. Rastigaisa Lunch, à la carte. Pizzas. The café offers coffee, tea and

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Restaurants Kalastajan Majatalo The Hansabar Grill, favoured by locals, serves lunches and barbeque meals. The Guossi restaurant offers Lappish delicacies.

Holiday Village Valle Restaurant Deatnu.

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Burgers and other goodies from our grill Lunch Mon—Fri 11 am — 3 pm Bistro & Cafe Ivalo

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SAARISELKÄ 30 km / 25 min by car ROVANIEMI 289 km / 4 hours by car

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Cars / Transportation Taxi Tarvike Center Ivalon Auto Matkahuolto Bus Station / Kuuputti Café

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Accommodation Hotel & Restaurant Kultahippu Ivalon Majatalo (Inn) Hotel & restaurant Ivalo / Club Nord Apartment Livva

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Hairdressers Parturi-kampaamo Ruska Parturi-kampaamo Ritva Parturi-kampaamo Elegant Parturi-kampaamo Tuulenpesä Hiuspalvelu Anne Lehtinen Other Services Ompelupalvelu TakaLapin pojat LähiTapiola Insurances Inarilainen (local newspaper) / Inari-Saariselkä News Kultapiisku Office Centre Lapeco Rakennusliike Rekonen Tilipalvelu Kemppainen Ivalon autokoulu ja valokuvaamo Verhoilu ja puutyö Kukkala Sámi Education Institute Inergia Ellappi Inarin Lapin Vesi Inari Municipal Business & Development Nordica Real Estate Development InLike Ylä-Lapin LVI Real Estate Agency Kiinteistömaailma Keittiömies

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GOLD PROSPECTOR MUSEUM The history of gold in Finland and around the world Gold panning lesson Museum shop

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OPEN Mon-Fri 10 am - 4 pm Admission fee 12 / 10 / 6 EUR tel. +358 16 626171 info@kultamuseo.ﬁ www.kultamuseo.ﬁ 99695 TANKAVAARA

ON THE MAIN STREET

SAARISELKÄ Sick tourists are treated daily in the Ivalo health centre.

Doctor on call 24/7 in Ivalo Should you suddenly fall ill during your holiday in Lapland, treatment is available at the health centre in Ivalo. Sick tourists are treated daily in the Ivalo health centre according to Outi Liisanantti, Inari municipality’s medical director. - Plenty of foreign tourists use the health centre’s on-call services. Foreign travellers are treated every week in the inpatient ward, too, Outi Liisanantti says.

Treatment is paid for on the spot in cash or by pay-

ment card. Your traveller’s insurance may compensate you for the cost once you get back home. Citizens of the EU, Nordic countries, UK and Canada must prove their right to treatment by providing a certificate. This can be a valid European Health Insurance

Card, photo ID or passport.

Fractures are among the most common injuries - We mostly treat fractures, which sometimes require surgery at the Lapland Central Hospital in Rovaniemi. Sometimes we apply a plaster cast in Ivalo to make the trip to Rovaniemi less painful. The patient may travel to Rovaniemi by private vehicle or by taxi or ambulance, Outi Liisanantti says. Foreigners must cover the cost of transportation themselves, unless they have a certificate of entitlement to treatment. There is an interpreting service in Inari. Some staff members in the health centre are able to provide services in English, French, German and Swedish.

Examples of health problens that require treatment are zzSudden shortness of breath zzSymptoms of stroke zzSevere vertigo zzConvulsions zzSudden, severe headache zzSudden, severe confusion or declining level of

Call ahead before going to the emergency room

The health centre’s on-call services are meant for emergencies. There is a doctor on call 24/7 in Ivalo. Before you leave for the emergency room, please call the appointment service on +358 (0)40 188 7400 on weekdays from 8:15 am to 10 am or 1 pm to 2 pm. At other times, if the case is urgent, you should call the nurse oncall on +358 (0)40 770 9187. Bring all of your prescriptions and other related paperwork with you to the emergency room, for example your blood pressure card. The on-call service is meant for serious medical conditions and cases of acute illnesses requiring immediate medical attention and treatment.

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Open Tue – Sun from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Sámi Museum and Nature Centre Inarintie 46, 99870 Inari tel. +358 400 898 212 Restaurant Sarrit +358 40 700 6485 Tourist information +358 40 168 9668

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You may only go on the ski trails on skis With up to 250 kilometres of groomed tracks in the Saariselkä and Kiilopää area in winter, it’s easy for anyone to try cross-country skiing. There are 34 kilometres of lighted trails. If you’ve never tried cross-country skiing before, now is your chance! Skis can be

rented, and the ski school is there to help you get started. Cross-country skiing has two basic techniques: the classic style and skate skiing. You will need different kinds of skis depending on the technique. You can experience skiing on groomed tracks among gorgeous scenery, from fells to pine forests and riversides.

FIND REAL GOLDEN NUGGETS One Hour Indoor Winter Gold Panning in Inari Village Kotakyläntie 2, Inari

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Fun Day in The Spa and Angry Birds Activity Park Come and let your family enjoy a fun day at the Holiday Club Saariselkä!

SPA 18 20 €/adult, 12 14 €/child ANGRY BIRDS ACTIVITY PARK + SPA 20 25 €/adult 25 €/child, 30 Under 44-year-olds free

28.11.2018 Opening hours for the restaurants in Saariselkä from 29.11.2017: Restaurant Revontuli Open daily; buffet dinner from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., 28 €/pers Restaurant Rakka Open daily from 12 noon to 10.30 p.m. (kitchen closes at 10 p.m.) Bar Raiku Open daily from 12 noon to midnight

PRICES ANGRY BIRDS ACTIVITY PARK First Day Ticket 16 17 €/pers. Next Day Ticket 10 €/pers.

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Don’t walk on the tracks! You may not walk on the skiing trails, as they are for skiing only. It’s dangerous to stand or walk on the skiing trails, since you can be hit by a fast-moving skier. The Aurorapolku trail is a good way to get into nature with no skis required.

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Use an official taxi when SAARISELKÄ you want to go admire TAXIES the northern lights Available around the day It is the safest choice

from one number:

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When you want a safe ride to go admire the northern lights, the best choice is an official taxi, that among other things has valid insurance. Lapland’s taxi entrepreneurs have learned the art of driving safely in any weather. The taxis of Saariselkä are capable of driving in extreme weathers, such as over 35 degrees of freezing cold or through thick snow. Taxi entrepreneur Briitta Pajari drives a taxi in Saariselkä. She has operated around the mountains of Lapland over 20 years. The taxist considers her work meaningful, as she gets to work with people. – It’s nice to be in a service profession. I get to talk every day with different people, explains taxi entrepreneur Briitta Pajari.

The taxipost is located on the lower level of Kuukkeli department store.

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Taxi drivers as guides Come evening, Saariselkä taxi entrepreneurs take Lapland visitors to admire the northern lights away from the light pollution. – You can come visit us ahead of time, for example during the day, and plan out a photoshoot for the northern lights, Briitta hints. The taxi station for taxi entrepreneurs in the Saariselkä area is found on the downstairs of the shopping center Kuukkeli. Most of the drivers are locals and therefore have a very solid local knowledge. Thus, taxi drivers act as guides, if necessary, for example during northern light trips. We know where and when to go admire the northern lights and take photos, if for example the snow is falling horizontally, and the customer would like to see northern lights. Of course, we’ll be sensible and tell the customer that today we won’t see northern lights at all if conditions are such. The taxi entrepreneurs can do northern light excursions anytime, promises Briitta. In addition, taxi entrepreneurs have extensive insurance policies for their businesses. For example, if something happens to the customer during a journey, then the insurance will compensate for the damage.

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The pricing is unregulated The prices of taxi fares are unregulated and the transport company itself can determine the fares. The customer must be informed of the basics of the total price or of the total price of the trip before the start of the journey, regardless of whether the customer has ordered a taxi by phone, application, or from a station. – We have issued a regulation on the total price of a taxi ride, i.e. If the fare exceeds one hundred euros, then the driver must agree on the pricing clearly with the customer in advance. The in-

tention is that the more expensive trips will not come as a surprise to the customer, says road traffic manager Marko Sillanpää from Trafi. The new law amendment has not affected the pricing of Saariselkä taxi fares, but driving goes on as before, mostly with a taximeter. – We provide reliable, human-centric and 24-hour taxi service that considers customer needs. With new, high quality cars, it is nice to watch the spectacular Lapland scenery. Please feel free to contact us for taxi transportation, says taxi entrepreneur Briitta Pajari. Inga-Briitta Magga

Tips for arctic motoring

First of all: make sure your driver’s license entitles you to drive motor vehicles in Finland. If you have a driving license issued in another EU or EEA Member State, or an interim driving licence issued in the Nordic countries, you may drive motor vehicles in Finland. You may also drive in Finland if you hold a driving license issued in Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan or a country that has signed the Geneva or Vienna Road Traffic Convention and you can present either an international driving license or an official Finnish or Swedish transla-

tion of your national license. Chinese driving licenses are not valid in Finland. However, if you’re from China and you’re over 15 years of age, you may drive a snowmobile in Finland. Winter tyres are compulsory in Finland from the first of December. Roads can be dangerously icy in the mornings, and there’s often snow as well. Winter tyres are equipped with studs, which provide necessary traction for braking and acceleration. Winter tyres are required in Finland from the beginning of December until the end of February. In Lapland, winter

tyres are used well into May.

Use a heater to keep windows frost-free Before you start the car, make sure you know how to work the heater and how to switch your high beams off and on. Use the defroster to keep the windscreen clear while driving. If you’re unsure about how your car’s heating system works, ask the car hire company for advice. Staff at any service station may also be able to help. Make sure there’s enough fuel in the tank for the route you have planned, since ser-

vice stations can be few and far apart in Lapland. Clean your windows, the roof and air intake vents of ice and snow. Use an ice scraper to remove ice from the windows. Make sure you have one in the car! You will also need a brush for brushing off snow from the car. While ventilation is crucial to preventing fogging, you should also make sure that the interior surfaces of the windows are clean and that you don’t bring excessive moisture inside the car in the form of snow and moisture on clothes and shoes. Windscreen wipers and

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lights are important for visibility, so make sure that they are clean and working properly. Cars are equipped with separate block heaters, which can be used to pre-heat the engine, for example in the morning after an especially cold night.

Make sure the road is meant for cars! If you pull over to the side of the road, make sure that other drivers can see you, especially when it’s dark. Before you turn into a side road or any route where there are

no other cars, make sure the road is indeed a road and not a snowmobile track! A wide cross-country skiing trail can also look a lot like a road in the dark. Don’t rely solely on your navigation device. Check that the route is really meant for cars, for example by walking up the road a few metres. If you do venture on a road that’s not meant for cars, you can get stuck in the snow! Keep in mind that braking distances are considerably longer in winter conditions. Watch out for reindeer, which can often be seen roaming the roads!

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Husky dogs have adapted to living in the north Dashing across the fells in a sled pulled by huskies is an experience to remember. Husky dog sledding is a great opportunity to escape civilisation and enjoy the magic of Lapland, whether it’s your first or fiftieth time! Experience the thrill of speed and enjoy the company of these wonderful ani-

mals, who clearly enjoy running with the sled. Husky safaris are organised as shorter trips lasting a couple of hours as well as longer day trips, which may also include a picnic meal. The Husky Co. ranch near the centre of Saariselkä has a Husky Bar and kennels where you can meet and pet

PHARMACY IVALON APTEEKKI We are open in Ivalo Mon 9 am–6 pm Tue-Thu 9 am–5 pm Fri 9 am–6 pm Sat 10 am–2 pm IVALONTIE 10, 99800 IVALO Tel. +358 102 817 215 ivalon.apteekki@apteekit.net the dogs and enjoy refreshments in the log cabin style bar. The atmosphere is like something straight out of a Jack London novel! The husky ranch has both Siberian and Alaskan huskies. The dogs live in large enclosures, with enough space and comfortable dog houses for all. Husky dogs have adapted to living in the north. The breed is strong and resilient and is known for its attractive, wolf-like appearance.

SERVICE POINTS SAARISELKÄ NUORGAM Saariselän Kuukkeli Samimootor t. +358 16 668 741 t. +358 16 321 8800 INARI KARIGASNIEMI K-market Inari K-market Karigasniemi t. +358 16 671 500 t. +358 16 676 241 UTSJOKI NÄÄTÄMÖ Uulan Säästö K-market Näätämö t. +358 16 677 105 t. +358 207 354 466 Inari municipality library bus t. +358 400 327 475

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At the Indigenous movie festival in Inari movies are also displayed outside in a movie theatre built out of snow.

Kaamosjazz – Polar Night Jazz at Saariselkä from November 22 to November 25, 2018. Skábmagovat 24.-27.1.2019 at Inari. The Skábmagovat-indigenous movie festival brings forth Sami and other indigenous cultures’ movie- and tv-productions. The Gold Museum in Tankavaara is open Mon-Fri at 10-16 until the 30th of May 2019.

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Sami Environmental art exhibition. At the exhibition the environmental subject is expressed through the use of images, videos, sounds and music. Exhibition open until the 31th of March 2019 at Siida, Inari.

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Nuorgam. He (1910-1978) was the early cultural ambassador of Sami culture. He was a connoisseur of tradition and a linguist that many researchers used as their source. Exhibition open until the 6th of January 2019 at Siida, Inari.

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Handmade Jewellery from Lapland since 1982

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Inarintie 61, 99870 INARI We are located opposite the Sami Museum Siida in Inari Siida, which is located in the village of Inari about 70 km from Saariselkä, is the National Museum of the Sámi of Finland.

Siida is the National Museum of the Finnish Sámi Siida, which is located in the village of Inari about 70 km from Saariselkä, is the National Museum of the Sámi of Finland. The Sámi are an indigenous people inhabiting parts of northern Finland, Norway and Sweden as well as the Kola Peninsula of Russia. The Sámi have their own language. Approximately 6,000 Sámi people live in Finland. Many of the Sámi in Finland now live outside the Sámi region in the north. For instance, Finland’s capital Helsinki has a relatively large and active Sámi minority.

The Sámi Museum Siida stores the spiritual and material culture of the Finnish Sámi in its collections and presents it to the public through its exhibitions and publications. Siida’s main purpose is to support the identity and the cultural self-esteem of the Sámi. At Siida, you can explore several temporary exhibitions on cultural, artistic and natural themes every year. In addition to exhibitions, Siida organises events that focus on culture and nature, as well as seminars. The Nature Centre of Metsähallitus is also

in Siida. There is also a restaurant in the building. The shop sells souvenirs, handicrafts and literature. The word “siida” is North Sámi, and it means a Lapp village or a reindeer village and the neighbourhood within it.

Sajos - the Sámi parliament house The Sámi Cultural Centre Sajos, which also houses the Sámi Parliament, is located in In-

ari. The Duodji Shop in Sajos sells original, authentic Sámi handicrafts. The artisans making these handicrafts use natural raw materials whenever possible. The shop boasts the largest selection of Sámi handicrafts, music and literature in Finland. You can recognise a genuine Sámi handicraft from the Sámi Duodji mark. Guided tours are available from Saariselkä to Siida in the centre of Inari.

MEMORABLE ENCOUNTERS IN THE HEART OF SÁMI CULTURE Sajos - the Sámi parliament house.

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sajos@samediggi.fi +358 10 839 3168

Sajos is located in Inari, 40 minutes from Ivalo airport

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UTSJOKI

You can explore modern Sámi culture and enjoy nature in Utsjoki In Utsjoki, the northernmost municipality in the European Union, nature is always close to you. Utsjoki has been inhabited for over 10000 years. Utsjoki is the only municipality in Finland with a Sámi majority population. You can explore everyday modern Sámi culture and enjoy the peace of nature in Utsjoki.

A modern holiday village on the banks of the border river The river Teno, which flows through the village of Utsjoki, is a border river between Finland and Norway. It’s possible to cross the border from Finland to Norway by foot over the Sami Bridge. You can also walk across the frozen river in winter. If you would like to experience the life of a Sámi reindeer herder, head to the Holiday Village Valle on the Teno river in Utsjoki. Holiday Village Valle’s hotel Deatnu is the northernmost hotel in the European Union. The stylish and modern hotel rooms have been designed with Lapland-inspired colour schemes. The large windows provide a view of the beautiful scenery outside, and you can even see Norway across the river. Holiday Village Valle also offers cabins and apartments where you can enjoy a Finnish sauna and gather around the fireplace afterwards.

The owner looks after his reindeer in the mornings Petteri Valle, the owner of the Valle Holiday Village, begins each day by feeding the reindeer that live in his yard. At the end of the day he visits the animals for another feeding – and he knows all of the reindeer by name. Reindeer are normally allowed to roam free in the wild, but at the Valle reindeer farm the animals live in large enclosures. This way it’s easier for tourists to interact with them. Reindeer may be kept in enclosures also when the females are calving or when the animals have trouble finding sufficient food in winter. - My son owns the family’s reindeer now, but since I was born and raised a reindeer herder and have

been taking care of them for so long, I couldn’t dream of not looking after them myself, Petteri Valle says. Holiday Village Valle organises various activities around the year so that you can experience the life of a reindeer herder and explore the local culture and history. A reindeer safari allows you to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of nature and - if you’re lucky - even admire the northern lights while sitting in a sleigh pulled by reindeer through the snowy forests. In summer, the trips are done by foot or in dog-drawn carts. Holiday Village Valle also organises dogsledding, skiing and snowshoeing trips. You can also try fishing on a fell lake or take a simply take a nature walk to admire the northern lights. - All our tours are led by experienced guides who know the surroundings and conditions well. We provide our customers with warm gear, which is essential in the wilderness of Lapland, Petteri Valle says. The nature in the Utsjoki area is pure and clean. For example, the water in the area is mostly potable. You can also pick and eat wild berries and mushrooms.

The gákti is the national costume of the Sámi The owner of the Holiday Village often wears the gákti, which is the traditional Sámi costume. The colours, patterns and decorations of the costume are used to signify the family relations and geographical origins of the wearer to other Sámi people. - Today the gákti is mostly a ceremonial outfit, but to me it’s everyday wear. My son and I like to wear the gákti while working so our guests can see what the traditional Sámi folk costume looks like, Petteri Valle says. He still remembers how the gákti was an ordinary, everyday outfit in the Utsjoki area in the 70s. - Whenever I visit elderly Sámi people, for example for birthday celebrations, I wear the gákti. Wearing our own culture’s traditional clothes is a way of showing respect, Petteri Valle says. Petteri Valle, his family and his multilingual staff are looking for-

If you would like to experience the life of a Sámi reindeer herder, head to the Holiday Village Valle on the Teno river in Utsjoki.

ward to welcoming you to experience the kind of tranquillity you won’t find in the big tourist resorts of Lapland. - We delight in providing our guests with a unique experience in the stunning scenery of Utsjoki

in Lapland. You will also find that although we live on the edge of the EU, we have all the modern conveniences you could wish for, Petteri Valle says. Tarja Karjalainen

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Safety advice and help

Sleep well

• Single and double hotel rooms • Riverside cabins for 2-4 people • Villa for 8 people

Have fun

• Reindeer farm visits • Reindeer-assisted hikes • Hiking • Fishing • Trips to the Arctic Ocean

Eat well

• Breakfast • À la carte • Lunch on weekdays • Restaurant Deatnu is open Mon–Fri 11 am–10 pm, Sat 4 pm–10 pm, Sun 4 pm–9 pm +358 400 948 210 | Ellintie 25, 99980 Utsjoki | holidayvillagevalle.fi When arriving to your vacation in the north, ask the tour operation whether he or she has safety instructions to give you made for foreigners traveling in Lapland, Finland. These instructions are available free of charge for example in hotels and other accommodations. These instructions, for example, advice on how to dress comfortably in the north. They will also help you if you plan on driving here in the north or hiking in the wild. You will also find instructions on how to act in case of an emergency or an accident. Finland’s general emergen-

KING CRAB SAFARI 2018

cy number is 112. You can call this number for free if you need an ambulance, police or the fire brigade. When dialing 112, first tell the operator who you are and where you are calling from. The safety instructions have additional instruction on how to act during a 112 call. The safety instructions are available in English, German and Chinese. The instructions have clear pictures that will advise you. Have a safe journey in Lapland, Finland!

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Starting points: 5:15 a.m. Kakslauttanen: 5:15 West Village, 5:20 East Village 5:30 a.m. Saariselkä: bus stops nearby hotels 6:00 a.m. Ivalo: Hotel Ivalo, Hotel Kultahippu A totally unforgettable experience awaits you on the frozen fjords of 6:30 a.m. Inari: Hotel Inari, Hotel Kultahovi Kirkenes. This is your chance to catch, learn how to cook, and most 8:15 a.m. Breakfast at Sevettijärvi Restaurant importantly EAT this mysterious creature. 10:30-14:30 King Crab Safari (incl. light King Crab meal) Aurora Borealis: The Arctic King Crab is one of the most sort after meals in top restaurants, If the weather is good Return: and yet here, you get to eat the best and the freshest, pulled from the in the evening, we can make 15:00 p.m. Kirkenes Snow hotel a stop few minutes for watching fjord in front of your eyes. You all take part in helping to saw the hole in 16:00 p.m. Sevettijärvi Restaurant the ice and bring up the catch. You will see how the crab is prepared by Aurora Borealis on the route 18:00 p.m. Inari your master guide, and you will be taken by snowmobile sledge 18:30 p.m. Ivalo Kirkenes-Saariselkä. 19:00 p.m. Saariselkä/Kakslauttanen (an experience in itself) to a beautiful farmhouse by the lake.

Please note: This tour is done by snowmobile (fisherman drives snowmobile and guests are in sledge behind the snowmobile), and not by divers or in a boat. The excursion includes: Guided tour in Finnish/English/German, bus ride, breakfast, The King Crab Safari, Thermal overalls, socks, boots and balaclava headwear for the safari included. Sautéed reindeer soup, bread, butter, dessert and coffee at Sevettijärvi Restaurant in Sevettijärvi. BOOK IN ADVANCE BY MONDAY, NOT LATER THAN 4 p.m. REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY! E-mail us: info@kukkolanbussit.com or send an SMS: +358 400 696 678 OR +358 400 981 243 Please give your name and mobile phone number and pick up place upon registration. Payment in the bus cash or with card.

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Europe’s northernmost spa is in Saariselkä – enjoy a traditional Finnish sauna

The spa located in Saariselkä is the northernmost spa in Europe. You can enjoy a traditional Finnish sauna – or why not give the herbal sauna a go! There’s nothing so relaxing as a hot sauna after a day spent outdoors. Men and women have separate saunas and dressing rooms. The steam sauna is communal. The spa boasts jacuzzies, massaging jets and a water slide. Parents are responsible for the safety of their own children in the pool area. Swimsuits may be rented from the spa.

For kids

Angry Birds Activity Park

The Angry Birds Activity Park is in the same building as the spa hotel. The activities in the park revolve around two themes; space and Lapland. The park’s main attraction is the long and exciting adventure track with different challenges, such as climbing, balancing over a gorge, ziplining etc. The park has ten different activity points, which provide sporting activities to people of all ages. Examples of activities suitable for both kids and parents are the ball game rink and the Angry Birds shooting game. Bigger kids have their own adventure area with tunnels and slides.

Young people and grown-

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TIME BUS STOP TIME BUS STOP 9:00 IVALO BUS STATION 13:55 LAPLAND HOTEL RIEKONLINNA X SIULA SHOPPING CENTRE 13:55 SANTA’S HOTEL TUNTURI 9:35 HOLIDAY CLUB 14:00 HOLIDAY CLUB 9:40 SANTA’S HOTEL TUNTURI 14:10 SAVOTTAKAHVILA, LAANIHOVI 9:40 LAPLAND HOTEL RIEKONLINNA 14:20 LAPLAND HOTEL RIEKONLINNA 9:45 SAARISELKÄ SKI & SPORT RESORT 14:20 SANTA’S HOTEL TUNTURI 9:50 LAPLAND HOTEL RIEKONLINNA 14:25 HOLIDAY CLUB 9:50 SANTA’S HOTEL TUNTURI 14:30 KAUNISPÄÄN HUIPPU / TOP OF THE FELL 10:00 HOLIDAY CLUB X SIULA SHOPPING CENTRE X KUUKKELI SHOPPING CENTRE 14:35 HOLIDAY CLUB 10:05 SAVOTTAKAHVILA, LAANIHOVI 14:40 SANTA’S HOTEL TUNTURI 10:10 KAKSLAUTTANEN 14:40 LAPLAND HOTEL RIEKONLINNA 10:25 KIILOPÄÄ / FELL CENTRE 14:45 SAARISELKÄ SKI & SPORT RESORT 10:30 KAKSLAUTTANEN 14:50 LAPLAND HOTEL RIEKONLINNA 10:35 SAVOTTAKAHVILA, LAANIHOVI 14:50 SANTA’S HOTEL TUNTURI X LAANIPALONTIE ROAD 14:55 HOLIDAY CLUB 10:45 HOLIDAY CLUB X KUUKKELI AND SIULA SHOPPING CENTRES 10:50 SANTA’S HOTEL TUNTURI 15:00 KAUNISPÄÄN HUIPPU / TOP OF THE FELL 10:50 LAPLAND HOTEL RIEKONLINNA 15:15 KAUNISPÄÄN HUIPPU / TOP OF THE FELL 11:05 SAARISELKÄ SKI & SPORT RESORT X SIULA AND KUUKKELI SHOPPING CENTRES 11:10 LAPLAND HOTEL RIEKONLINNA 15:20 HOLIDAY CLUB 11:10 SANTA’S HOTEL TUNTURI 15:25 SANTA’S HOTEL TUNTURI 11:15 HOLIDAY CLUB 15:25 LAPLAND HOTEL RIEKONLINNA X KUUKKELI AND SIULA SHOPPING CENTRES 15:30 SAARISELKÄ SKI & SPORT RESORT 11:25 KAUNISPÄÄN HUIPPU / TOP OF THE FELL 15:35 LAPLAND HOTEL RIEKONLINNA 11:35 HOLIDAY CLUB 15:35 SANTA’S HOTEL TUNTURI 11:40 SANTA’S HOTEL TUNTURI 15:40 HOLIDAY CLUB 11:40 LAPLAND HOTEL RIEKONLINNA 15:45 KAUNISPÄÄN HUIPPU / TOP OF THE FELL 11:55 SAARISELKÄ SKI & SPORT RESORT 15:50 HOLIDAY CLUB 12:00 LAPLAND HOTEL RIEKONLINNA 15:55 SANTA’S HOTEL TUNTURI 12:00 SANTA’S HOTEL TUNTURI 15:55 LAPLAND HOTEL RIEKONLINNA 12:05 HOLIDAY CLUB 16:00 SAARISELKÄ SKI & SPORT RESORT X KUUKKELI AND SIULA SHOPPING CENTRES 16:05 LAPLAND HOTEL RIEKONLINNA 12:10 KAUNISPÄÄN HUIPPU / TOP OF THE FELL 16:05 SANTA’S HOTEL TUNTURI X SIULA SHOPPING CENTRE 16:15 HOLIDAY CLUB 12:15 HOLIDAY CLUB X KUUKKELI SHOPPING CENTRE 12:20 SANTA’S HOTEL TUNTURI 16:20 SAVOTTAKAHVILA, LAANIHOVI 12:20 LAPLAND HOTEL RIEKONLINNA 16:25 KAKSLAUTTANEN 12:25 SAARISELKÄ SKI & SPORT RESORT (Lunch break) 16:40 KIILOPÄÄ / FELL CENTRE 13:20 SAARISELKÄ SKI & SPORT RESORT 16:45 KAKSLAUTTANEN 13:25 LAPLAND HOTEL RIEKONLINNA 16:50 SAVOTTAKAHVILA, LAANIHOVI 13:25 SANTA’S HOTEL TUNTURI 17:00 HOLIDAY CLUB 13:30 HOLIDAY CLUB 17:05 SANTA’S HOTEL TUNTURI X KUUKKELI AND SIULA SHOPPING CENTRES 17:05 LAPLAND HOTEL RIEKONLINNA 13:35 KAUNISPÄÄN HUIPPU / TOP OF THE FELL 17:10 SAARISELKÄ SKI & SPORT RESORT X KUUKKELI AND SIULA SHOPPING CENTRES 17:15 LAPLAND HOTEL RIEKONLINNA 13:40 HOLIDAY CLUB 17:15 SANTA’S HOTEL TUNTURI 13:45 SANTA’S HOTEL TUNTURI 17:20 HOLIDAY CLUB 13:45 LAPLAND HOTEL RIEKONLINNA X KUUKKELI AND SIULA SHOPPING CENTRES 13:50 SAARISELKÄ SKI & SPORT RESORT 17:50 IVALO BUS STATION • X = Stops if required. • All rights reserved. • Day ticket between Saariselkä - Kiilopää - Saariselkä € 5 • Ivalo - Saariselkä € 7,40 / one way • Saariselkä - Ivalo € 7,40 / one way

ups have their own game lounge. There are rest stops near the different activity points

for parents to take a breather. The park has a cafe that offers snacks and drinks. You can also purchase a

joint ticket which gives you entry to both the spa and the Angry Birds Activity Park.

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SAFARIS WITH SAMI FAMILY

Aurora Hunting Safaris

Reindeer Safaris

BOOKING

+358 400 138 911 Safarioffice open: 9:00am – 18:00pm

Snowmobile & Icefishing Safaris

Sami Dinners & Reindeer Farm visits

Safari office is located in same building with Holiday Club Spa Hotel Joiku-Kotsamo Safaris Saariseläntie 7, Saariselkä info@joikukotsamo.fi I www.joikukotsamo.fi www.facebook.com/joikukotsamosafaris

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Get your souvenirs without worries:

Reindeer horns and pine tree branches can be carried on an airplane

In the north, travelers often wonder if and how they can bring the souvenirs they bought on Lapland back home through the airplane. One possibility is to send the goods as a postal package or via Matkahuolto to either your home address or directly to the recipient. Most goods can be carried on the plane, as long as it’s clear whether it should be packed as checked baggage or carry-on baggage.

Spare-batteries belong to carry-on baggage According to Virpi Kuismin, Finavia’s Ivalo Airport Service Manager, air passengers rarely carry anything very amazing or abnormal that would be forbidden to be carried on an airplane. - For example, we’ve accepted pine tree branches as cabin luggage when a customer has wanted to make a wall decoration for their home. Unfortunately,

a lot of spare-batteries and power banks are removed from the cargo hold of airplanes. These would otherwise be okay to bring with you in your carry-on baggage. There’s also been a lot of incidents where we’ve had to remove jams that exceed the 100ml package limit meant as souvenirs from carry-on baggage. These would be perfectly permissible in the cargo hold, Virpi points out. Among the international tourists, no nationality differs in what they carry on the plane. - There’s really not much difference. For Asians, perhaps they tend to bring more food and packed lunches than European people, says the service manager. If the baggage is packed with something that doesn’t go through, it can be packed in the cargo hold, it can be put on hold on the airport, it can be sent home through postal services, or it can be destroyed. - It is not possible to send a package from the airport itself, but we handle the

Carry-on baggage or checked baggage? zzReindeer horns, allowed both in carry-on baggage

and checked baggage. If carried in carry-on baggage it should be small enough so that it can fit on the luggage compartment.

zzReindeer horn powder, no restrictions. zzReindeer pelt, allowed both in carry-on baggage and

goods at the customer’s re-

quest. This is a paid service,

Virpi says.

Tarja Karjalainen

checked baggage.

zzFresh reindeer meat, allowed both in carry-on bag-

gage and checked baggage.

zzReindeer jerky, allowed both in carry-on baggage and

checked baggage.

zzJewelry made from reindeer horns and small souve-

nirs, allowed both in carry-on baggage and checked baggage.

zzOther souvenirs with metal and hanging parts for

example, allowed both in carry-on baggage and checked baggage.

Portable power bank. zzLarge Lapland Jewelry with needles, risku (risku is

a circular brooch used by the sami people) allowed both in carry-on baggage and checked baggage.

zzBig knives, only as checked baggage. The maximum

cutting length of a carry-on blade is 6cm.

zzSami belt with metal, belts allowed both in carry-on

baggage and checked baggage.

zzLapland berries fresh / frozen / as a jam / dried ber-

ries can be carried in small quantities as frozen, fresh or dried in your carry-on baggage. Jams max in 1dl packages.

zzGel packs should be less than 1dl. Liquid rule: all

must be max 100ml and packed in reusable 1L transparent bags.

zzJuices in bottle in hand luggage only in max 1dl

packs. allowed in checked baggage.

zzMatches, lighters 1/client in carry-on baggage and

preferably in pant pockets during the flight, and not in the luggage compartment. Not allowed as checked baggage.

zzPower banks and spare batteries only allowed on

carry-on baggage, and not in checked baggage.

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http://www.supermarketinari.com/

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SÁMI MUSEUM, NATURE CENTRE

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IVALO 40 km (35 min) IvaLO AIRPORT 50 km (40 min)

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Hotel Inari www.hotelliinari.fi info@hotelliinari

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VisitInari Safaris www.visitinari.fi inari@visitinari.fi

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SÀMI CHURCH

SAARISELKÄ 75 km (55 min) NELLIM 80 km (1 hour)

Holiday Village Inari holidayvillage@visitinari.fi

ACTIVITIES, HOTEL, CAMPING

Simple beauty of snowy wilderness in the Northernmost Lapland.

Tourist Information

Airport

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Camping Area

Nature Track

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Gas Station

Café

Campfire Place

Sports Field

Church

Groceries

Accommodation

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Map made by: Inari-Saariselkä News (Map not to scale.)

SA AR ISELK Ä | W I N T ER 2018 -2019 | W W W. SA AR ISEL ANSAN OM AT. FI

Husky, Snowmobile and Reindeer Activities Join us to explore the Northern Lapland!

SNOWMOBILE SAFARIS 2-3h 85€/person 4h 130€/person (incl. lunch) Aurora Hunting 130€/person

HUSKY 2-3h 135€/person SAFARIS 4h 170€/person (incl. lunch)

REINDEER SAFARIS

2h 100€/person 3,5h 130€/person Aurora Hunting 135€/person

Also Snowshoe Hiking Trips, Ice Fishing Safaris and different tailormade programs. Ask for further details!

Local Pub Panimo

Saariselkä Inn Accommodation starting from 66€/night (incl. breakfast) 10% discount from activities for guests staying at the Inn Bookings & Information Accommodation

+358 447 290 006 bookings@saariselkainn.fi www.saariselkainn.fi

Bookings & Information Activities

Open Daily 10-02 Karaoke Bingo Live Music Sport Channels

+358 447 290 007 husky@huskyco.fi www.huskyco.fi Husky & Co.

Saariselän Panimo Majatalo