Nellim
Finland · LaplandFI
Village in Lapland, Finland
Nellim is a village on the shore of Lake Inari in Inari, Finland that has three distinctly different cultures: Finns, the Inari Sámi and the Skolt Sámi. Nellim is approximately 42 kilometres (26 mi) northeast of Ivalo and approximately 9 kilometres (6 mi) away from the Russian border. The village has a hotel with a bar, a cafeteria, a marina, an Orthodox wilderness church and a Wilderness hotel. Other landmarks in the area include an old log flume, the Travellers' Cross at Tsarmijärvi, and remnants of the Rautaportti "Iron Gate" fortifications that were constructed in the second world war. The people of Nellim claim that it is the best location in Finland to view the Northern Lights.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 68.847, 28.306
- Timezone
- Europe/Moscow
- Elevation
- 125 m
Overview of Nellim
Nellim — a destination in Lapland, Finland — is worth a place on your map. The local offer centres on adventure, nature and wellness. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Nellim
Adventure in Nellim
(1)For adventure, expect Adventure. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Nellim.
Nature in Nellim
(1)Nature lovers get Volcanoes. Everything listed here comes from what Nellim is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Wellness in Nellim
(1)Nellim records Ranches under wellness. All of it is drawn from Nellim's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Getting there & around
Small places like Nellim are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Lapland. Time zone: Europe/Moscow.
Similar destinations
Places near Nellim that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nellim known for?
- Nellim, in Lapland, Finland, is best known for adventure, nature and wellness. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Nellim?
- Recorded activities in Nellim include Adventure, Volcanoes and Ranches. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Nellim located?
- Nellim is located in Lapland, Finland. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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