Lake Inari

Inarijärvi [ˈinɑrijærvi] (Inarisam: Aanaarjävri, North Sami: Anárjávri skoltsam: Aanarjäuʹrr, in German also Inarisee) is a lake in the Finnish part of Lapland in the municipality of Inari. It is the third largest lake in Finland.

Inarijärvi is located north of the Arctic Circle about 1100 kilometres north of Helsinki. Due to this location, in cold years the lake may be frozen over until June. The maximum water depth is 92 metres. Due to its more than 3000 islands, it gives the impression of a labyrinth of waterways rather than an open lake in some parts. Lake Inari is surrounded by pine forests. The lake drains into the Arctic Ocean via Paatsjoki. On its western shore, on the European Road 75, lies the town of Inari with the Siida Museum, which is dedicated to the culture and history of the Sámi people and the nature of the region.

See also

• List of the largest lakes in Finland