Finland travel guide
What to see in Inari
The heart of Sámi culture, by the great Lake Inari, in northern Lapland.
Updated 15 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: March and from August to November
Inari highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Siida
A museum and nature centre about the Sámi people and northern Lapland.
- Sajos
The Sámi cultural centre, home of their Parliament in Finland.
- Lake Inari
One of Finland’s largest lakes, dotted with thousands of islands.
- Ukonkivi Island
An island sacred to the Sámi, reached by boat in summer.
- Pielpajärvi Wilderness Church
An 18th-century wooden church in the middle of the forest, reached on foot.
Day trips from Inari
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Inari
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Inari are March and from August to November.
- Jan with warnings
- Feb with warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr with warnings
- May with warnings
- Jun with warnings
- Jul with warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec with warnings
- December, January
Polar night
In December and January the sun barely rises and it can drop to -25 °C. It’s the best time for the northern lights.
What to do: Proper technical clothing and daytime activities (sledding, snowmobiles) booked in advance.
- from December to February
Intense cold
In midwinter, temperatures in Lapland are usually well below zero, with very few hours of daylight.
What to do: Thermal layers, a hat, gloves and snow boots; many places to stay rent out thermal suits. It’s the season of Father Christmas and the northern lights.
- April, May
The thaw
In spring the snow melts: muddy paths and the end of the winter activity season in Lapland.
What to do: For snow, March is best; for nature and light, from June.
- June, July
Mosquitoes in Lapland
In early summer there are lots of mosquitoes in Lapland and the lake regions.
What to do: Repellent and long sleeves at dusk. In return, the midnight sun.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a covered market (kauppahalli) or a lunch buffet (lounas). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Finland guide.
Frequently asked questions about Inari
What to see in Inari?
Siida, Sajos, Lake Inari, Ukonkivi Island and Pielpajärvi Wilderness Church.
What to see in Inari in one day?
Don’t miss Siida, Sajos, Lake Inari, Ukonkivi Island and Pielpajärvi Wilderness Church. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Inari?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Inari are March and from August to November.
What day trips can you take from Inari?
Northern lights and Sámi culture and reindeer.
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Guide reviewed 15 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.