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Kultahippu
The cavernous, gleaming dark-wood dining room at the Hotelli Kultahippu opens to a 120-seat sun terrace overlooking the river in summer. Finnish…
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A small town by most standards, Ivalo (Sámi: Avvil) is a metropolis in these latitudes. With plenty of services and an airport that's particularly busy in winter, it’s a useful place, though with few attractions. However, Inari’s Sámi culture and Saariselkä’s plentiful activities are close by.
These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Ivalo.
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The cavernous, gleaming dark-wood dining room at the Hotelli Kultahippu opens to a 120-seat sun terrace overlooking the river in summer. Finnish…
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