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For groups only: Experience authentic Sámi atmosphere
Meet your hostess wearing the traditional Sámi costume. Listen and watch traditional Sámi songs & drumming in a big teepee in the Sámi village Nellim. Have a lunch, dinner or a hot drink only.
The developing homemuseum in Nellim, Inari municipality, at the shore of the Lake Inari. You´ll see traditionally drying fish and meet, fishing nets and equipment, sledges, old tools, sauna and other buildings.
You can buy local handicrafts, alcohol drinks and snacks.
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| familiarization visit |
| winter fishing |
| snowshoeing |
| northern lights ride |
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Serving
You can order local, traditional food: reindeer, fish and berries.
In the café you can have also cocktails.
Sámi traditions
The Sámi farm is located in an ancient settlement, where Nuoran Pekka founded Nellim village at the end of the 19th century. He established the first new estate there, which was named Njellim in Inari Sámi. You will hear the story of Nellim village as told by a descendant of the founder of the village, Nuoran Pekka. You will hear Sámi traditional songs and stories as well as traditional drumming at a wooden teepee by the fire. You also learn Inari Sami.
Experience the nature of the wilderness
In the small Sámi village of Nellim, you can take a beautiful road into the wilderness and you may see reindeer, wild animals and birds. The open lake shore is also a good place to observe the northern lights.
Experience authentic Sámi atmosphere!
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Rent a kayak or a canoe
Experience the waters of Lapland in a canoe or kayak! You can choose a one-person lake kayak, a two-person lake canoe or a river canoe.
Spend a memorable day or week in a canoe or kayak. Try SUP-board !
- for one day (€50)
- for a week (€250)
You can make a reservation no later than one day before delivery. If you need to go kayaking on a faster schedule, contact us by phone on 040 513 0746. You can also call if you don't want to use the reservation form below (buttons).
Kayak
You can paddle and experience the nature of Inarijärvi with a one-seater open kayak. The kayak is paddled with a two-pole paddle.
Lake canoe
With a two-seater canoe, you can paddle and experience Inarijärvi with a nature lover. The canoe is paddled with a two-pole paddle.
A river canoe
A two-seater river canoe is a nimble paddle on the river with a friend. The canoe is paddled with a two-pole paddle.
Rowing boat
Koe Inarijärven luonto soutuveneellä. Soutuvene on kaksipaikkainen.
SUP board
While SUP boarding, you can focus on the stunning scenery.
How do I get there?
Lake Inarijärvi kayaking routes
Get to know Inarijärvi in more detail
Café
Nellim
Café opening hours & karaoke nights
Nellim
| Fri 31.10. Kekri / Halloween at 18 -24 best suit award! |
| Fri 28.11. Pre Xmas 2025 at 18-24 Bring a present, party snacks to all and wear xmas costume! |
| Fri 19.12. at 18-24 |
| Fri 2.12.2025 at 18-24 |
| Fri 30.1.2026 at 18-24 |
| Fri 27.2.2026 at 18-24 |
| Fri 27.3.2026 at 18-24 |
Otherwise open by appointment.
Coming by boat or snowmobile?
You can also come to the cafe by boat (in winter by snowmobile), there is a stable pier on the beach for even bigger boats, the draft is 0.7-1.5 m depending on the height of the water level, which varies in Inarijärvi. Smaller boats welcome further up to the swimming pier to the cafe cove.
The cafe has serving and retail sales rights
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Sweets
Panbun
4,90 €
- whipped cream
- Cloudberry or strawberry jam
Blueberry Muffin L
4,00 €
- ask for gluten-free / vegan from the freezer
Ice creams
2 – 5 €
Foods
Meat- or fishpie L
9,90 €
Mushroom pie L, V, G
9,90 €
Burger
16,90 €
- whole beef steak, salad,
- mayonnaise, pickled red onion,
- cucumber salad, cheese, pineapple
- ask for gluten-free rolls G
Drinks
Coffee, tea, cocoa, espresso
3,00 €
Cheese coffee, cappucino
4,90 €
Non alcoholic
Trip juice
3,00 €
Lemonade, sparkling water
3,00 €
Mocktails
Piäkká (Pekka)
10 €
- cloudberry jam
- cloudberry leaf
- sparkling water
Kässeekiäđgáš (Helmi)
10 €
- fresh cranberry juice
- lingonberry sparrow
- sparkling water
Alcoholic
Beer, cider, the Finnish long drink
6,50 – 7,50 €
Wine, Prosecco
10 €
Spirits
6,50 – 10 €
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Ask for an offer
Call +358 40 513 074
or leave a contact request using the form below.
You can also ask for an offer outside of opening hours.
Sustainability
The values of Sámi Village especially include respecting the Inari Sámi language and culture, traditional environments, and livelihoods. We offer the atmosphere, stories, and experiences of an original Sámi village by the shore of Lake Inari in the village of Nellim with quality and responsibility. For us, responsibility means, among other things, the following:
Preserving, maintaining, and communicating Inari Sámi culture, language, and traditions to others. Café Nellim Sámi Village and its surroundings respect the original buildings. We offer local game, fish, and berries for lunch. Cultural performances include traditional drum music and stories. The performance is based on both ancient and modern original melodies and poems. The proceeds from sales are used to continue recording Inari Sámi stories for future generations. Currently, the fifth book in the Inari Sámi language is already in progress.
We respect original environmental values, leave no trace, and inform our customers about biodiversity. We make birdhouses, leave standing deadwood for cavity-nesting birds, and preserve the area in its natural and original state.
We prioritize customer safety. Our guides have relevant first aid training and insurance. The means of transportation are well-maintained, and the equipment, routes, and activities are safe.
Sámi Village is part of the internationally recognized Biosphere responsibility program and Visit Finland's sustainable tourism program. We continually develop our operations and consider the responsibility impacts of stakeholders and procurement as well.
We have received EU rural development funding from the Northernmost Lapland Leader group
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Take contact
Ask more: tel. +358 40 513 0746
or leave a contact request using the form below.
We will respond to your message as soon as possible.
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