Ivalo

Ivalo

Nestled in the municipality of Inari in Finnish Lapland, Ivalo is a charming village on the Ivalo River, just 20 kilometres south of Lake Inari. With a population of 3,000, it serves as a vibrant hub for those seeking the thrill of Finnish Lapland's ski resorts and outdoor adventures. Ivalo is swiftly becoming one of our top destinations to witness the mesmerising Northern Lights in Lapland. Our tours, highlighted below, feature stays in Aurora Glass Cabins and journeys through Norway, Sweden, and Finland.

As the administrative centre and largest population hub in the Inari municipality, Ivalo offers the most extensive range of services in northern Lapland. Its well-stocked grocery shops are open every day of the week, from early morning until late at night, including Sundays, ensuring convenience for all visitors.

The Inari area offers unforgettable experiences in nature combined with an authentic introduction to Sámi culture and traditions.

The Sámi people, the only officially recognised indigenous group in the European Union, number around 75,000, with approximately 9,000 in Finland, over 40,000 in Norway, 15,000-20,000 in Sweden, and 2,000 in Russia. Despite being spread across national borders, the Sámi consider themselves one people belonging to Sápmi or Sámiland, unified by one flag and celebrating their national day on February 6th.

Finland’s Sámi population enjoys linguistic and cultural self-government through their own parliament, located in Sajos in Inari village, and elected every four years. In Lapland’s northernmost municipalities, Sámi students have the right to be educated in their language, supported by immersive cultural daycare centres for young children. Finland recognises three Sámi languages: Northern Sámi, Inari Sámi, and Skolt Sámi.

Though traditional structures like lean-tos and kotas remain integral to Sámi culture, modern Sámi people live in contemporary homes, wear modern clothes, and blend seamlessly with Finns in everyday appearance. However, almost all Sámi possess a traditional dress, beautifully crafted and adorned, worn on significant occasions to represent their family and region.

Explore Ivalo with us and immerse yourself in the unique beauty and culture of Finnish Lapland.

Below are Finland Tours which visit Ivalo:

Style
Season
Duration
Tour Standard
Wilderness Hotels

Lapland Festive Stay at Juutua

5 days - Pre-Christmas Winter Adventure in the Juutua Wilderness Lodge

  • Final Spots for 2024
  • Finland
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Havila

Chase the Northern Lights Express

11 days - Escorted Small Group tour to Norway and Finland with southbound Norwegian Coastal Voyage

  • Finland
  • Norway
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Northern Lights Gems

7 days - Lakeside Stay and Aurora Cabins in Finland

  • Finland
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Experience the Northern Lights

Experience the Northern Lights

15 days - Escorted Small Group tour to Norway and Finland with northbound Norwegian Coastal Voyage

  • Norway
  • Finland
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Aurora Village Ivalo, Alexander Kuznetsov

Northern Lights in Autumn at the Aurora Village

5 days - Independent Northern Lights tour to Finnish Lapland. Sleep in an Aurora Glass Cabin and enjoy autumn activities.

  • Finland
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Aurora Village

Northern Lights in Aurora Village Finland

5 days - Independent Northern Lights tour to Finnish Lapland. Sleep in an Aurora Glass Cabin and enjoy winter activities.

  • Finland
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Premium Northern Lights Tour of Finland and Norway

5 days - Stay in an Aurora Glass Cabin with private inclusions and transport

  • Premium
  • Finland
  • Norway
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Aurora Village Ivalo

Aurora Highlights Independent

5 days - Aurora Glass Cabin | Snow Hotel | Northern Lights - Kirkenes to Ivalo

  • Best Seller
  • Norway
  • Finland
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Aurora Village, Ivalo

Aurora Highlights Reverse Independent

5 days - Aurora Glass Cabin | Snow Hotel | Northern Lights - Ivalo to Kirkenes

  • Finland
  • Norway
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Autumn Colours & Aurora Borealis

4 days - Experience Arctic Europe in its majestic autumn months

  • Finland
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Aurora Village Ivalo

Christmas in Aurora Village Finland

5 days - Independent Christmas tour to Finnish Lapland. Sleep in an Aurora Glass Cabin and enjoy winter activities.

  • Finland
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Autumn Tour

Inari Autumn Auroras

4 days - Sámi cultural experiences on this short Autumn stay

  • Finland
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Wilderness Hotel Inari

Lapland Arctic Christmas

5 days - Spend Christmas under the Northern Lights in a Wilderness Lodge in Finland

  • FULLY BOOKED 2024
  • Finland
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Wilderness Hotel Inari

Lapland Arctic Highlights

5 days - Adventure and Northern Lights in a Wilderness Lodge in Finland

  • Finland
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Wilderness Hotels

Lapland Festive Adventure

5 days - Pre-Christmas Winter Adventure in a Wilderness Lodge in Finland

  • 2024 FULLY BOOKED
  • Finland
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Midnight Sun in Lapland tour

5 days - Independent summer tour in Finland with lake cruises and midnight hikes

  • Connect with Norwegian Coastal Voyage
  • Finland
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Aurora Village Ivalo

New Year's in Aurora Village, Finland

5 days - Independent New Year's Eve tour to Finnish Lapland. Sleep in an Aurora Glass Cabin and enjoy winter activities.

  • Finland
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Image thanks to @sanisakasho

Northern Lights & Winter Magic

7 days - Boutique Northern Lights Glass Igloo Stay in two locations

  • Premium
  • Adults only
  • Finland
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Aurora Village Finland

Northern Lights Short Adventure

4 days - Independent Northern Lights tour to Finnish Lapland. Sleep in an Aurora Glass Cabin and enjoy winter activities.

  • Finland
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Aurora Village Ivalo Autumn

Summer in Finland

5 days - Independent summer tour to Finnish Lapland. Sleep in a Glass Cabin and enjoy multi-activity days.

  • Finland
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Accommodation
Director's Choice
Design choice
Historic choice
Harriniva Hotel and Hotel Jeris