Ivalo
Ivalo is the biggest village in the area
River Ivalojoki
Ivalo river runs through the village in Ivalo and ends up in Lake Inari after 10km in the village of Koppelo. Ivalo river is a popular destination for canoeing and kayaking because its colorful gold history and rugged sceneries. You can start your journey to lake Inari from Koppelo or Veskoniemi with your own boat.
In Ivalo there are many fabulous beaches. The most reachable of the beaches is situated in the center of Ivalo, close to the health care center.
In winter time there are skiing tracks, skating tracks, snowmobile tracks, and husky tracks on the ice of the Ivalo river. Besides there in the spring time there are many people on the ice going ice-fishing or riding a horse, for example. In the middle of winter there is also a possibility for ice-swimming in Ivalo River. (ask from Hotel Ivalo)
Food and Dining in Ivalo
Grill and Bar: Bar & Grill Pubi.fi
Grill-pizzeria: Lauran Grilli
Bistro & Cafe: K-supermarket Ivalo
Cafeteria: Cafe in S-Market
Cafeteria: Kuuputti
Lunch cafeteria: St1 gasoil station
Pizzeria: Hannan Pizza
Restaurant: In Hotel Ivalo
Restaurant: In Hotel Kultahippu
Things to do and places to visit
Movie theater Aslak
Library
The cross-country ski tracks of Jänkkävaara
Jänkkävaara fireplace (next to the skiing tracks)
Mukkavuopaja cross-country ski tracsks
Petsamo statue Petsamo statue on a map
Scenery cafeteria in Sovintovaara, 10km north from Ivalo
Handicraft shop: Taitajat
Swimming hall opening hours in finnish
Interesting geological places: Golden Geopark of Lapland
Ivalo village map
Shops and stores
Food, groceries, and alcohol
Alko
K-Supermarket Ivalo
S-Market Ivalo
K-Market Ivalo
R-kioski
Pharmacy
Clothes and sports equipment
Clothes and shoes: S-Market Ivalo
Clothes and shoes: Ivalo Shop
Marimekko clothes: Leenan kukka
Sekond hand market: Pentacostal church
Sekond hand market: Ivalon työttömät ry
Sports clothes and shoes: Sportia Maali- ja Konekota
Household appliance sales and repair
Extra-piste
Rautia
Sportia / Maali-ja Konekota
Euronics Ivalo
Ivalon Kodinkone ja Kylmäkonehuolto
Takalapin Pojat
Gasoline stations
ABC station
ST1 gasoline station and car workshop
Teboil Station
SEO station
Car-, snowmobile-, boat-, and squad spare parts and equipment
Extra-piste
Ivalon Auto-Osat
Tarvike Center Ivalo (myös autojen pikapesu)
Tuovilan Gummi
Towing service
Lapin Hinauspalvelu (Falck) 24h, tel. +358 16 313 300
Building and construction
Extra-piste
Rautia
Sportia / Maali-ja Konekota
IKH Työkalut
Ivalon Kodinkone ja Kylmäkonehuolto
Ylä-Lapin LVI
Special equipment
Art and articrafts: Taitajat
Eyeglasses: Silmäasema
Fishing equipment: Suutari Seppo
Flea market: Pentecostal church
Flea market: Ivalon työttömät ry
Flower shop: Kaijan Kukka
Flower shop: Taimitupa
Hiking equipment: Sportia / Maali- ja konekota
Hiking equipment: S-Market Ivalo
Hunting equipment: Sportia / Maali- ja Konekota
ICT- and office supply: Tekniset Ivalo
Interior/décor: Keittiömies Oy
Interior/decor and furniture: Sotka
Sewing workshop, dressmaker´s shop: Ompelupalvelu Maili Boxström, 0400 795201 (finnish only)
Souvenirs: Näkkäläjärvi Souvenirs
Locks: sales and repair
Takalapin Pojat