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Mini Guide to Ivalo

Who Travels to Ivalo?
It’s not so much the town itself but the activities that you can do in the surrounding countryside that draws people to Ivalo. In winter there is downhill and cross country skiing to be had there whilst in the summer, hiking trails follow the rivers and dodge the lakes where you can also fish, kayak and pan for gold. The Saariselka Fells near Ivalo also offer great views from those fit enough to hike them.



How Easy is it to get to Ivalo Airport?
For somewhere so remote, it’s surprisingly easy in winter. Thomson and easyJet both have regular flights to Ivalo from Gatwick and other London airports although they are all seasonal and depend on ‘Santa traffic’ to keep them going. In the summer it’s a lot more difficult and travellers from all over Finland and the rest of Europe need to fly into Helsinki Airport first before continuing their journey to Ivalo.



What’s Ivalo Airport Like?
You’d imagine it to be a prefab hut in a field but it’s surprisingly modern and with enough facilities to get you by. Looking a little like a posh office block it has a couple of shops selling souvenirs and stamps as well as vodka. There’s a strange outlet that enables you to refill your camping stoves and a post box and ATM. If you want something to eat, you can have a hot drink and a cold snack at the café but hot meals are available if you pre-order them.