One of Finland's largest lakes, Inarijärvi offers canoeists a vast number of starting points and routes. The lake is ideal for day trips, but you could spend the whole summer there and still not have enough time to explore it thoroughly. Lake Inari has an area of 1,084 square kilometers, making it the third largest lake in Finland. Lake Inarijärvi with its large open water areas is a challenging destination for paddlers.

Lake Inari flows into the Barents Sea's Varanger Fjord in Norway via the Paatsjoki River. During the meltwater season, the lake's surface is approximately 119 meters above sea level. The lake is regulated by the Kaitakoski power plant located on the Russian side of the Paatsjoki River. The lake is at its lowest in early May, when it is still frozen. At that time, its surface is about 1.5 meters lower than in summer. As the ice melts in May and June, the lake quickly rises to its summer level. Therefore, those on the water may not even notice the regulation at all

• Shoreless lake views, narrow straits, thousands of rocky islands covered with twisted pines, and hills and fells in the distance vary in the scenery.
• Ready-planned route options make it easier to explore the lake.
• A seaworthy kayak is a good choice for Lake Inarijärvi.
• On Lake Inari, hikers are supported by a network of boating bases.
• You should not head out to Lake Inarijärvi without the skills needed to survive in the wilderness.
• The river can be run down in an open canoe (Indian canoes) or rapids kayak except for Jäniskoski Rapids, whose surging waters run free.