Utsjoki Homestays

Spacious and comfortable house near the river Inarijoki (100 m) in Karigasniemi. Fishing spots next to it and hunting areas just "a stone's throw away". Shop, restaurant and border crossing point to Norway within 1 km distance. 445 km to the north from Rovaniemi, 100 km to the northwest from Inari, river Inarijoki 100 m (rapid Torvokoski), possibility to dip in the river, steep slope to the shore and beautiful view on the Norwegian side. Wooden house, built in 1990. Living room, kitchen, bedroom with double bed (width 180 cm), two other bedrooms with 2 beds in each, sauna, washroom/WC, fireplace room, utility room, also separate WC and large covered terrace (60 m²). In the kitchen, there is a ceramic hob and separate convection oven. Traditional lean-to shelter and campfire site by the lake. Torvokoski is an ideal base for outdoor activities and nature trips. It is also easy to make trips to the Norwegian side. The distance to Karasjoki is only 20 km, to Lakselvi 90 km. One of Utsjoki's three Ailigas fells is near Karigasniemi. It suits well a day trip destination. Ailigas hut, about 5 km along the path. Illuminated ski trail in the village, length 2.5 km. The trails in the area are also suitable for mountain biking. Fishing: The Utsjoki Wilderness angling permit area includes numerous lake, pond and river waters in the fell areas, for example in the Kaldoaivi, Paistunturi and Muotkatunturi wilderness areas in Utsjoki municipality. Some of the fishing spots are close to the road and easily accessible, so these spots are well suited for family day trips. Wide wilderness areas enable even long hiking trips. Fishing permits, see destination 1574 Utsjoki wilderness (www.eraluvat.fi). River Tana and river Inarijoki have own specific fishing rules (see info published by the Lapland ELY Centre, https://www.ely-keskus.fi/kalastus-tenojoella). Fishing permits to the Tana river can be bought from Tana fishing permits online store, see www.tenonkalaluvat.fi, and from companies operating in the...

500 km north of Rovaniemi, location on Tenojoki river bank, in Nuorgam, about 2 km to the fishing areas of Alaköngäs and Boratbocka. Tenojoki -river 10 m, deep shore, gravel bottom, river boat and outboard motor for rent. Log cottage, built in 1992, renovated in 2015. Kitchen-living room with sofa bed, bedroom with 2 single beds, another bedroom with bunk bed, loft with wide mattress (180 cm). Sauna (wood-burning stove), shower room / wc, covered terrace. NOTE: Hydro massage bath outdoors can be reserved for an additional fee (taking weather conditions into account), reservations and payment directly to the owner. Summer time 100 e / 3 days, winter time 130 e / 3 days. Cottage is equipped with air-source heat pump, gas grill, campfire site, smoking oven and vacuum packers. Finland's best salmon fishing sites are located nearby. Alaköngäs and Boratbocka together constitute about 6 km long fishing area. Both has its own, specific fishing rules (Tenoinfo brochure, www.ely-keskus.fi). Fishing permits are available from companies in the area. Transport services by snowmobile, ATV and jeep, guidance to fishing sites and willow grouse hunting areas, mountain bike rentals, as well as guided ski tours available from the owner. Hunting: willow grouse hunting area 1604 in Nuorgam (www.eraluvat.fi). Also permits for cottage owner's small game hunting areas (20 hectares) available. Nuorgam village services like shops and restaurant, 2-3 km away. The border crossing to Norway 6 km, Varanginvuono (Arctic Ocean) 40 km. Note: Utsjoki-Nuorgam -road is close, traffic noice can be heard.