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Things to see in Inari (Finland): 10 places and when to go
Inari is a town in Finland, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (5), Temples (3), History (1). The best known are Ukko, Siida and Pielpajärvi Wilderness Church. The best time to come is June to September; also possible: December to May and October. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in January, 0 h. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Finland · 68.8368, 27.2647
- Places
- 10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (5) · Temples (3) · History (1) · Museums and art (1) · Nature (1) · Mountains (1)
- Best time
- June to September.
- Also possible
- December to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- RVN Rovaniemi, 260 km as the crow flies
What to see in Inari
The places in and around Inari, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- UkkoIsland on Lake Inari in Inari, Finland11 km
- SiidaMuseum in Inari, Finland13 km
- Pielpajärvi Wilderness ChurchChurch building in Inari, Finland14 km
- Inari ChurchChurch building in Inari, Finland12 km
- AkkuSummit9.7 km
- Haapakoski päivätupaHiking14 km
- Jääsaari autiotupaHiking19 km
- Kaikunuora autiotupaHiking25 km
- Kirakkajoki, vuokratupaHiking13 km
- Mahlatti vuokrakämppäHiking12 km
When to go to Inari
The best time to visit Inari is June to September; also possible: December to May and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible0:00
- FebPossible6:59
- MarPossible11:02
- AprPossible15:23
- MayPossible20:12
- JunBest time24:00
- JulBest time24:00
- AugBest time17:14
- SepBest time12:46
- OctPossible8:33
- NovBetter not3:30
- DecPossible0:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in January, 0 h. In June, 10 of the 10 places are at their best.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Inari
The nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN, Rovaniemi), 260 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Ivalo20 places41 km
- Lemmenjoki9 places57 km
- Sodankylä9 places86 km
- Savukoski12 places129 km
- Hetta11 places156 km
- Sodankylä10 places160 km
And all of Finland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Inari?
The best known: Ukko, Siida, Pielpajärvi Wilderness Church, Inari Church, Akku. In all, 10 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Inari?
June to September; also possible: December to May and October. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in January, 0 h.
How do you get to Inari?
The nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), 260 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Inari as the destination and these 10 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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