'''Inari''' [http://www.inarilapland.org/en/index.html] is a small village in Finnish Lapland, on the shore of '''Lake Inari'''.
Understand
Because Inari is located 300 km north of the Arctic Circle, there is '''Midnight Sun''' from late May to late July. The last ice within the lake dissappears at the end of May. Even in July, the average temparature is only about 17 degrees Celsius. Inari is the biggest municipality in Finland by area.
Get in
The nearest airport is in Ivalo. Inari lies along road E75, but it's over 15 hours by bus from Helsinki.
Get around
'''Canoes''' can be rented and transported to the lake from Saariselka, about 50 km south of Inari.
See
'''Inari Lake''' (''Inarijarvi'') is Lapland's largest lake (about 40 x 80 km). The deepest point is 92 m. More than 50% of the area is not open water but a labyrinth of 3300 islands.
'''Siida''' [http://www.samimuseum.fi/], also known as the '''Inari Sami Museum''', is a museum devoted to the culture of the Sami, the original people of the area. In addition to the indoor exhibition, there is an outdoor museum features traditional Sami dwellings. Entrance €9, open daily except Monday from 10 AM to 5 PM (longer hours in the summer).
Do
The lake is ideal for '''fishing''' and '''canoeing''': you are alone and will not meet any person for weeks. The landscape is very nice because of the islands, but there are lots of mosquitoes.
There are 2 shops in Saariselka, where you can rent canoes. They will also transport you to the lake and bring you back.
Eat
There is a small restaurant in the Siida museum.
Drink
Sleep
'''Hotel Inari''' [http://www.hotelliinari.fi/eng/index.htm]
'''Hotel Inarin Kultahovi''' [http://www.hotelkultahovi.fi/english/]
Get out
The ski and spa resort of '''Saariselka''', 70 kilometers to the south