Is it allowed to light a campfire in the wilderness?

On state-owned lands in the Northern Lapland, it is allowed to use branches and sticks from the ground for making a campfire. To take and use fallen trees of little value from the ground, you need a permit which costs 10 euros / m³. This permit can be obtained from Ivalo Customer Service. It is recommended to use a campfire place which has been previously used, if you find one. Please note that lighting campires is forbidden also at the constructed campfire places if the forest fire warning is in effect.

Border point between Finland and Norway on Rajapää Fell. Photo: Kirsi Ukkonen

Is fishing allowed and what does it cost?

The waters of Vätsäri are nationally famous among fishermen. You can catch, for example, Arctic chars (Salvelinus alpinus) or Trouts (Salmo trutta). You need the provincial lure fishing permit or the recreational fishing permit of Metsähallitus, 1564 Inari fishing area, the latter covers more waters than the former, and costs 6 euros / 3 hours, 10 euros / a day, 35 euros / a week and 50 euros / a year. More information.

Is it possible to get a permit to drive a snow mobile outside the tracks in Vätsäri area?

If visiting a local resident, a visitor from another municipality may get a special permit to drive a snow mobile outside the tracks, with certain limitations and supervised by the host. You can ask about the permits at Metsähallitus Ivalo Customer Service.