Experience authentic
Sámi atmosphere
Meet your hostess wearing a traditional Sámi costume. Listen and watch traditional Sámi songs & drumming in a big teepee in the Sámi Village of Nellim. Have a hot drink and traditional cookies by the fire.
The only developing homemuseum in Nellim, Inari municipality, at the shore of the Lake Inari. You´ll see traditionally drying fish and reindeer meet, fishing nets and equipment, sledges, old tools, sauna and other buildings.
You can buy local handicrafts, alcohol drinks and snacks.
Price €20/person, children under 15 free.
Photography with reindeer
Go on an unforgettable photography trip with reindeer.
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.
Winter fishing, i.e. "Juomukset"
Experience a quiet and spacious, winter-style wilderness lake in the twilight by fishing in the traditionally ancient way, experiencing nets under ice. Fish guarantee - if there is nothing in the nets, we will take the fish previously caught from there and fry the fillets on the edge of the opening. You will taste fresh, clean and delicious local food at its best. In addition, a hot drink from which you can express your wish. We also try ice fishing, that is, we fish through a hole drilled in the ice with worm fishing.
Snowshoe rental
You can rent snowshoes and go for a walk on Lake Inari, for example.
You can also request a quote from a guided snowshoe trip to nearby hazards with beautiful lake views. We can make there you come and also enjoy the snacks.
Northern lights driving on a snowmobile sled
Experience the mystical wilderness by looking around from a snowmobile sleigh ride in the late afternoon. If the weather allows and you are lucky, you can see the northern lights in the northern sky. You will see a network of snowmobile roe deer in the forest and what the village of Nellim looks like from the forest, through the eyes of a reindeer herder.
There are no extra lights in the nellim. You can see the starry sky with its star flights and satellites accurately if the weather is clear. We try to schedule the trip at the best time from the weather and northern lights forecasts.
Näet Nellimin kirkon, paikallista asutusta ja Inarijärveä. Käymme laavulla tulistelemassa ja nauttimassa kupillisen kuumaa juotavaa.
Riding a snowmobile
Learn to drive a snowmobile with a private guide. You can participate alone or in pairs with a friend. We drive on marked routes near Nellim, which is uncongested and uncongested. You can also practice driving on soft snow and see beautiful scenery. You will experience the rush of speed and the joy of expertise!
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Ask more
Contact us by phone on +358 40 513 0746, or leave a contact request using the form below.
In the Inari region, you can find a diverse selection of excursion destinations in all seasons.
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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 hot drink and traditional cookies.
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.
Price €20/person, children under 15 free.
Ask for an offer for the group
| familiarization visit |
| winter fishing |
| snowshoeing |
| northern lights ride |
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Serving
You can order local, traditional food: reindeer, fish and bread.
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 home 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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Café
Nellim
Kotakahvilan karaoke aukioloajat
Nellimin Kotakahvilan karaoke
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| juhannusaattona pe 20.6.2025 klo 14-20 |
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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
4,00 €
- 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
14,90 €
- whole beef steak, salad,
- mayonnaise, pickled red onion,
- cucumber salad, cheese, pineapple
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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.
Canoe or Kayak rental in Inari
Canoeing Ivalo – directly from the shore of Lake Inarijärvi
Spend a memorable day – or week – in a canoe or kayak.
- 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.
How do I get there?
Lake Inarijärvi kayaking routes
Get to know Inarijärvi in more detail
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.
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