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FINLAND - LAPLAND
NELLIM
NELLIM IN FINNISH LAPLAND
Nellim is a small village located in northern Lapland just 10kms from the Russian border. For a genuinely Lappish experience there are few places to compare as this is where three different cultures come together, the Inari Saami, the Koltta Saami and the Finns themselves. Your stay at the Nellim Wilderness Hotel will combine the warmest of family welcomes, activities in completely remote and unspoilt surroundings and an introduction to the fascinating cultures that merge here. HOLIDAY CHOICES AT NELLIM
We've put together a rather special Christmas trip here at Nellim designed to combine activities, culture, tradition and a genuine Santa experience. However, a trip to Nellim doesn't have to be restricted to just Christmas because you can also design your own activity holiday in this remote corner of Lapland at any time.
MULTI-ACTIVITY TAILOR-MADE A WILDERNESS CHRISTMAS DESIGN YOUR OWN 6 NIGHTS ANY DURATION
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THE HOTEL To get to the Nellim Wilderness Hotel you have to fly to Ivalo, Finland's most northerly airport. One of the great attractions of the hotel is that it lies well away from any of Finland's main tourist centres. This far north of the Arctic Circle there is also a very good chance that you will see spectacular displays from the Northern Lights. Built in traditional Finnish style and beautifully situated near the shores of Lake Inari (the deepest lake in Finland) the hotel is run by a local family who retain a deep sense of tradition and local culture. As a consequence, Nellim offers an authentic Lappish experience and the opportunity to get to know the Lapp people in their native surroundings.
THE BEDROOMS This small family run hotel has just 9 double, 3 single and a few larger bedrooms and apartments suitable for families with younger children. All the rooms are cosy, clean, comfortable and warm with an en-suite shower room and WC. THE FACILITIES All the food in the restaurant is home-cooked. As far as is possible in such a far-flung corner of Lapland, the produce is sourced from local suppliers including meat from the reindeer farms and fish from the surrounding lakes. The menu offers traditional Lappish cuisine as well as international dishes and there is also a good range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available. The hotel also has two saunas, the perfect way to unwind before or after dinner. Lying in the heart of "real" Lapland, access to all the activities is excellent. They are provided by genuine Lapps who run the reindeer, snowmobile and husky services. Their knowledge of the activities, the local culture and traditions is probably unsurpassed making your excursions all the more fascinating. As with much of Lapland, nightlife is not high on the agenda. However, after an active day out in the winter cold, it is lovely to relax in a sauna before settling down with a drink and a good book. You will soon find your eyelids drooping as you fall into a peaceful slumber. A just reward for an adventurous and fulfilling day.
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