Ivalo, Finland
Ivalo: airports, things to do and where to stay
Ivalo is a village in the municipality of Inari, in northern Finnish Lapland. It is the starting point for Sámi culture, Lake Inari and the Saariselkä resort.
Ivalo airports
From the airport to central Ivalo
Ivalo airport is about 8 km from central Ivalo.
Autobús lanzadera
Shuttle buses to Ivalo and Saariselkä, usually coordinated with flights.
Taxi
Taxis and pre-booked transfers: about 10 min to Ivalo and about 30 min to Saariselkä.
Ivalo
Things to do in Ivalo
Lake Inari
The large lake of northern Finland, with thousands of islands; in winter it freezes over.
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Pielpajärvi Wilderness Church
A small wooden church in the forest by a lake, reached on foot or, in winter, by snowmobile.
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Saariselkä
A fell resort at the edge of Urho Kekkonen National Park, with skiing, hiking and northern lights.
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Which airport serves Ivalo?
Ivalo is served by Ivalo (IVL).
How far is the airport from central Ivalo?
Ivalo airport is about 8 km from central Ivalo.
How do I get from the airport to central Ivalo?
From Ivalo airport you can take Autobús lanzadera (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Ivalo?
Highlights of Ivalo include Siida Museum, Lake Inari, Pielpajärvi Wilderness Church, and Saariselkä.
Photo credits
- Siida Museum: Manfred Werner - Tsui, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Lake Inari: Karlis Strazdins, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Pielpajärvi Wilderness Church: Maasaak, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Saariselkä: Ninara from Helsinki, Finland, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons