伊納里的湖泊

Lakes and Ponds of Lapland

This collection highlights the diverse freshwater systems of Inari, the heart of Sápmi. Dominating the landscape is Lake Inari, Finland’s third-largest lake, which contains over 3,000 islands and serves as a vital cultural site. The list also includes remote wilderness lakes like Iijärvi in the Kaldoaivi Wilderness Area and Sevettijärvi, a primary hub for Skolt Sámi culture. These waterways are integral to the subarctic ecosystem, supporting Arctic fish species and serving as historical transportation routes.

Lake Inari

Lake Inari is the largest lake in Sápmi and the third-largest lake in Finland.

Menesjärvi

Situated on the edge of Lemmenjoki National Park, this lake is traditionally associated with reindeer husbandry and the local Sámi community.

Lake Iijärvi

Lake Iijärvi is a medium-sized lake in Lapland in Finland. It is located in Kaldoaivi Wilderness Area.

Nitsijärvi

Nitsijärvi is a medium-sized lake in the Lapland of Finland. It is situated only 68 km from the Norwegian border, in the village of Näätämö.

Muddusjärvi

A large, clear-water lake near the village of Inari, known for its indigenous whitefish populations and its role in the Juutuanjoki river system.

Sevettijärvi

Located in northeastern Lapland, this lake serves as the cultural hub for the Skolt Sámi people who were resettled in this area in 1949.

Paatari

A significant lake in the Lemmenjoki watershed, historically utilized as a productive fishing ground for trout and whitefish by the local Sámi inhabitants.

Solojärvi

A smaller lake located along the Juutuanjoki waterway, connecting Lake Paatari with the larger Lake Inari.

Nangujärvi

A remote lake situated south of Lake Inari in a rugged wilderness area characterized by dense old-growth forests.

Vaskojärvi

A wilderness lake located within the Lemmenjoki National Park region, forming part of the headwaters for the Vaskojoki river.