ONNELA

Onnela is located shores of Lake Inari, more specifically on the Eastern side of the Lake. Located right next to Vätsäri Wilderness Area.

Onnela's living field is one of the old Sámi cultural places. The oldest original buildings in the residential area were built 1900's. Area includes an old main log building "pirtti", sauna and warehouse.

New guest main cabin "kämppa", guest log cabin "kömmätti", bare log cabin "pelkka", kitchen hut, laavu , shed, outdoor toilets and hot tub. The old buildings have been renovated so that they are as original as possible and the authenticity of the buildings has remained unchanged.

Jumping from modern to traditional is possible in Onnela. Onnela will not be replaced by an official electricity system but we will use solar electricity when it is possible.

The buildings are heated with firewood in the traditional way.
We use pure lake water for washing.

Distances, The beeline from Onnela to Nellim is about 20km, to Ivalo 42km and to Inari village 44km.
Transportation to Onnela in summer is by boat and in winter by snowmobile from Nellim.

Why Onnela?

• Location
• Privacy
• Unique place
• Host & Guide
• Pure nature & Wilderness

We offer to our guests unforgettable experiences in Lake Inari and the Vätsäri wilderness area all year round. Private experiences; Accommodation, transportations, local foods, activities, short-, overnight-, all inclusive- journeys. Hikeing, fishing, boat and snowmobile adventures, snowshoeing, forest skiing, sauna & hot tub, wilderness skills, etc. Also unique hunting trips.

*2025 Winter* Our most popular package is the full-service pack: For example, Max Winter Journey pack: airport transportation, accommodation, meals, basic activities, wilderness skills, photos, sauna and hot tub. In addition, you can choose the popular Husky ride, Sámi evening and reindeer farm visit as well as other nice activities as additional services to your package.

WE RECOMMEND: Our most popular package is the full-service package Max Winter Journey pack which includes airport transportation, accommodation, meals, basic activities, wilderness skills, photos, sauna and hot tub. In addition, you can choose the popular Husky ride, Sámi evening and reindeer farm visit as well as other nice activities as additional services to your package. Basic activities in winter is; Snowmobile-, ice fishing-, snowshoeing, forest sking and northern lights trips. We will plan your trip exactly according to your wishes. Contact us; info@inarionnela.com

Petri ”Pete” Kokkonen

Elli

Breed: Finnish Spitz

Hobbies: Hunting

Favorite food: Fish and meat

Elsa

Breed: East siberian laika

Hobbies: Hunting

Favorite food: Fish and meat