Ivalo
Finland · LaplandFI
Village in Lapland, Finland
Ivalo is a village in the municipality of Inari, Lapland, Finland, located on the Ivalo River 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of Lake Inari in the Arctic Circle. It has a population of 3,998 as of 2003 and a small airport, located 11 kilometres southwest from Ivalo. 30 kilometres (19 mi) south of Ivalo is a very popular resort named Saariselkä. The closest border crossing into Russia is about 50 km from Ivalo: the Raja-Jooseppi border station is staffed by Finland's authorities.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 3,998
- Coordinates
- 68.660, 27.539
- Timezone
- Europe/Helsinki
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Ivalo
Travellers heading to Lapland, Finland will find Ivalo, a small settlement. It counts about 3,998 residents. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. The local offer centres on water sports, sports and nature. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Ivalo
Water Sports in Ivalo
(8)Under water sports, Ivalo is tagged with Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking, Paddle and Rafting. The full list runs to 8 activities. The list follows Ivalo's own activity tags.
Sports in Ivalo
(6)On the sports side, Ivalo offers Hunting, Skateboard, Skiing, Slopes and Snow Tubing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Ivalo. 6 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Nature in Ivalo
(5)Ivalo records Countryside, Desert, Mountains, Volcanoes and Walkways under nature. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Ivalo. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Adventure in Ivalo
(4)Our data lists Adventure, Climbing, Off Road Trails and Shooting Ranges as adventure options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Ivalo's own activity tags.
Wellness in Ivalo
(4)Wellness lovers get Farms, Ranches, Spa and Turkish Baths. It is a direct read of Ivalo's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Ivalo
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Museums, food and nightlife keep Ivalo viable all year.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Lapland plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Europe/Helsinki on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Ivalo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ivalo known for?
- Travellers associate Ivalo with water sports, sports and nature. It sits in Lapland, Finland and counts about 3,998 residents.
- What can you do in Ivalo?
- Ivalo is tagged with Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking, Paddle and Rafting, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Ivalo?
- The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Museums, food and nightlife keep Ivalo viable all year.
- Where is Ivalo located?
- Ivalo belongs to Lapland, Finland, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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