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In the heart of Inari, this has modernised, spacious rooms with good showers. Slightly
cheaper 'small doubles' have two beds end-to-end. A modern annexe behind has top
rooms, all modish greys and blacks with sauna and lovely lake views. The restaurant
serves pizzas and reasonable local fish and reindeer dishes (mains €10 to €20). Watch the
amazing sun at these latitudes out the windows.
Villa Lanca
GUESTHOUSE
( 040-748-0984;
www.villalanca.com
;s/d €63/85, incl kitchen €80/105; )
On the main road through town, this is a very characterful lodging, with original rooms
that are full of atmosphere and decorated with Asian fabrics, feather charms and real artist-
ic flair. The cute attic rooms are spacious and cheaper but lack a bit of headroom. An ex-
cellent breakfast with delicious homemade bread is included. It's a great place to learn
about Sámi culture and stories.
Shopping
Inari is the main centre for Sámi handicrafts and there are several studios and boutiques in
the village.
Sámi Duodji Ry
HANDICRAFTS
(
wwwsamiduodji.com
;Siljotie; 10am-5pm Mon-Fri)
In the Sajos building, this is the main shop of the Finnish association of Sámi craftspeople.
It has a good range of Sámi books and CDs, as well as beautifully crafted silverware and
handmade clothing.
Samekki
JEWELLERY, HANDICRAFTS
( 016-671-086;
www.saariselka.fi/samekki
;
Lehtolantie; 10am-4pm Mon-Fri, also Sat & Sun mid-
Jun-Aug)
Down a small lane behind the library is the studio of Petteri Laiti, a famous Sámi artisan.
The silverwork and handicrafts are very highly regarded; you'll often see the artist at work
here.
Nativa
HANDICRAFTS
