Nellim is a small village located in northern Lapland just 10kms from the Russian border. For a genuinely Lappish experience there are few places to compare as this is where three different cultures come together, the Inari Saami, the Koltta Sami and the Finns themselves. It is the definitely a favourite for those wishing to maximise their chances of having a northern lights wedding!
The ceremony
When you cross the frozen lake and walk through the snow covered forest, it is hard to believe that such a beautiful church is situated in such a remote location.
This church is Russian orthodox and therefore is only available for blessings. However, you can get married just outside the church at an ice altar.
Alternatively, you can get married at an ice altar on the beautiful frozen lake. You may choose to get married through the day or in the evening where we will light the venue with candles and lanterns.
Transport to and from the ceremony
Travel in style on a husky or reindeer pulled sleigh.
The celebration
Return to a traditional wooden kota in the grounds of the hotel for a wedding feast cooked on an open fire. This cosy and lappish style venue provides a truly romantic atmosphere perfect for your winter wedding.
If you are looking for a more intimate celebration, we can arrange a fire and reindeer skins on the frozen lake, where you can sit and drink berry juice (or something a little stronger) while you admire the aurora and/or fireworks.
Wedding night
You can enjoy an evening in one of the apartments in a separate building to the hotel or you will be taken by husky pulled sled to a remote cabin where you will spend your wedding night beside a frozen lake. The wilderness cabin is basic but very romantic - perfect if you really want to escape reality.
Half Day Husky Safari
An absolute ‘must do’ when visiting Nellim. The dog’s excitement for the trail is infectious and as the animals fall silent on the trail you will realize that this is the only way to see Lapland. Full and half day safaris are available.
Duration: 4 hours. Adults: £130
Full Day Husky Safari
An absolute ‘must do’ when visiting Nellim. The dog’s excitement for the trail is infectious and as the animals fall silent on the trail you will realize that this is the only way to see Lapland. Full and half day safaris are available.
Duration: 7 hours. Adults: £195
Overnight Husky Safari
An absolute ‘must do’ when visiting Nellim. The dog’s excitement for the trail is infectious and as the animals fall silent on the trail you will realize that this is the only way to see Lapland. Overnight Husky Safaris are available on request. Please give us a call on 01670 789 991 for more information.
Duration: 2 d. Adults: £450
Introductory Snowmobile Safari
Whizzing across frozen Lake Inari to a reindeer farm or venturing along the Russian border on your snowmobile is truly exhilarating and an experience not to be missed. A full safety briefing and instruction will be given on all safaris but this is the perfect opportunity to practice your basic snowmobiling skills especially if you are planning to head out on a longer safari later in the week.
Duration: 2 hours. Adults: £80
Nellim Explorer Snowmobile Safari
Whizzing across frozen Lake Inari to a reindeer farm or venturing along the Russian border on your snowmobile is truly exhilarating and an experience not to be missed. A full safety briefing and instruction will be given on all safaris.
Duration: 4 hours. Adults: £130
Day with Reindeer herder and snowmobiles
Whizzing across frozen Lake Inari to a reindeer farm or venturing along the Russian border on your snowmobile is truly exhilarating and an experience not to be missed. A full safety briefing and instruction will be given on all safaris.
Duration: 5 hours. Adults: £135
Northern Lights Snowmobile safari
This is a truly memorable experience speeding across the vast Lake Inari in the darkness on your snowmobile is truly exhilarating and an experience not to be missed. Don't forget to keep one eye on the sky for nature's most spectacular light show. A full safety briefing and instruction will be given on all safaris.
Duration: 3 hours. Adults: £80
Arctic Ocean Snowmobile Safari
This really is a once in a lifetime experience. The group will cover approximately 400kms on this three day excursion which will lead you to the shores of the Arctic Ocean. You will cross the stunning vast almost lunar landscapes found in this area and will stay in wilderness cabins en route. Due to the special nature of this trip it is not run on a weekly basis but on request please call us for more information on 01670 789 991.
Duration: 2 days. Adults: £795
Snowshoeing
The importance of snowshoes only becomes apparent when you take a short stroll without them and find yourself struggling to get free from waist deep snow. A snowshoe trip allows you to experience the peace of the countryside with far less trouble.
Duration: 5 hours. Adults: £77
Cross country skiing
You will see tiny children skiing about all around Lapland; it’s a way of life. Now it is your turn. Following your tuition you can head out onto the trails and there are some fantastic routes to follow straight from the hotel’s back door.
Duration: 2 hours. Adults: £54
Ice fishing
Whether you catch anything or not there is something wonderful about drilling a hole through a frozen lake and sitting on a reindeer skin, surrounded by wilderness waiting for a catch.
Duration: 5 hours. Adults: £65
Inari day trip
Inari is a small Lappish town but after Nellim it may feel like a metropolis. A visit provides you with an excellent opportunity to purchase souvenirs and perhaps visit the excellent Sami museum before lunch and a stop off in Ivalo.
Duration: 7 hours. Adults from: £78
Aurora camp on Lake Inari
The group will be taken to an 'Aurora Camp' in an ideal area for viewing the Aurora, away from any natural light and with a roaring campfire to keep you warm. Here you will experience a real Aurora Camp stake out. This activity is great fun and is also run every night so if you are unlucky the first time you can always try again the next night!
Duration: 2 hours. Adults: £82