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DKV-Auslandsführer, Band 4, Skandinavien 6. Auflage 2021, 608 Seiten
MarkusB, HeinzB, TuukkaP
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Wann: Samstag, 19. Juli - Mittwoch 20. August 2025
Routen Berechnung: Googl Maps sagt: 3514 km in 38 Stunden, also 5 Tage Autofahrt…
Tanaelva: 195 m³/s - 214 km (Wikipedia)
Kárášjohka: 56.7 m³/s - 173 km (Wikipedia)
Anárjohka: 33 m³/s - 106 km (Wikipedia)
Wir sind die gesamte Tana gepaddelt, von Karigasniemi bis zur Mündung, zwei Wochen voller Abwechslung, engere Schluchten mit viel Strömung, weite Ebenen mit endlos viel Sand, tolle Landschaften, Ruhe und Natur, größtenteils familientauglich, einfach genial, würde ich sofort wieder machen!
Camping Tenorinne in Karigasniemi
Wie du siehst eine geniale Tour, weit weg, aber lohnt sich… Wir haben 2 Wochen für die Anfahrt und 2,5 Wochen für die Rückfahrt genommen, Dänemark, Schweden, Göteborg, Trondheim, Lofoten, Narvik, Kiruna, Hammerfest, Karigasniemi, Paddeln, Nordkap, Porsangerfjord, Inari, Savonlinna, Talin, Warschau, Prag, Freiburg… ;-)
Siebdruckplatte zum kochen… Ohne Beschichtung! Draht, Panzertape, Leim und Folie für Boot flicken, Kabelbinder
What comes to porridge (!) my wife is more specialist in that. Problem is, that everything is written in finnish. I can say she is really interested in this topic.. We can translate some of the most local and special ones if you really want. They are exotic for sure. But is this Pandoras box we want to open I don’t know.
About canoeing, one that comes first to my mind is Taigavire. They are my friends. They have really good skill sets in traditional food (other owner is a cook whom is specialized in outdoor cooking) and kayak/canoe stuff, also other activities as you can see in their webpages.
Also in Kainuu there is Hossa which is nice place and very near of Russian border. There is kayak and canoe lending and I believe they do also trips for groups. I also do canoeing myself summertime as it’s nice way to get around. If you get into Kainuu or near by it would be nice to do even part the trip with your group.
This one is more on Savo where I’m from and I was couple years back canoeing for week Etelä-Konneveden kansallispuisto. We were doing canoeing just with lend stuff without guide but I know there is also guides group trips with kayak.
In Finland on lake pedaling is more the thing than coming down the rivers. Down the river canoeing and kayaking can be done only (in most years) from February - middle of July after that there is not enough water but it can be like you can’t go to most rivers after middle of June. Kayaking and canoeing within lakes is very different than rivers.
As my home town Paltamo is besides lake Oulujärvi which is really good kayak and canoeing water but nearly no-one makes guided tours. But you can rent kayak and canoes from several places. Problem with lake trips is that (especially in Oulujärvi which is 3th largest in Finland) that weather can change very rapidly and you need to have little experience to read the weather. It’s little bit like at sea.
Your paddling route seems something to envy! I should do some nice paddling in Kainuu’s rivers in summer but that could be done only in spring so… I have start planning. I have to admit that side of Finland and Norwegian is bit unknown to me (It’s something like 700 km up from my place) but asked one fellow who lives in Kuhmo and does Lapland trips for life for tips about this and he answered like this:
One thing that needs to be mentioned when paddling Teno is Gyrodactylus salaris, commonly known as salmon fluke, salmon killer, or the Norwegian salmon killer. Due to Gyrodactylus salaris, canoes and other equipment must be disinfected if paddling in a water system that flowing into the Baltic Sea or Arctic Ocean. Janne Pyykkö does interesting paddling trips, and he has a picture of the disinfection certificate on his blog (In finnish but if interested could be translated):
Official finnish authority about parasite. But if you are not going to sea then you are ok and I assume that if you rent canoes there they will take care about this but just good to know if someone ask about it. More info about Norwegian side could be found at mattilsynet and here nationalparks but I’m not familiar with neither is my source but it’s something to take care of.
“The parasite is destroyed in 24 hours in +20 °C. A longer time is needed in moist and cold conditions. Alternatively, one hour in + 60 °C sauna or 10 seconds in + 50 °C water is enough to kill these parasites.”
“All canoers must dry and/or disinfect kayaks and any other equipment that has been exposed to water, using Virkon-S (available from e.g. Felleskjøpet) before moving them to other rivers.
Dissolve Virkon-S in water to make a 1% solution, apply to the equipment and rinse off after at least 15 minutes. Virkon-S is known not to damage equipment. Follow the instructions on the packaging or contact The Norwegian Food Safety Authority for more information,”
If Fishing interested you then you need to consult tenonkalaluvat there will get license to fish but there is restrictions like with Salmons. If you fish something that you should not and authorities get hunch about that fees are not very low.
In Finland camping and everyman’s rights are less strict than in Norwegian side but one should remember there is a road running on both sides of the Teno River, and there are houses here and there. So, you can’t just set up a tent anywhere. But still, there probably won’t be any issues finding camping spots. There are uninhabited river bends and islands on both sides of the river. These pages know more about this:
On the Finnish side before Utsjoki, there are at least two huts by the river. They could be nice camping spots, especially if it happens to be a rainy day. it’s worth check the map of the Finnish side. On the Norwegian side, the Norgeskart is good but I got the tip for ut.no. It shows, among other things, cabins (which are not available along the Teno) and hiking trails (Sommarstier) - in case they want to hike in Rastigaissa alongside paddling.
And in case of several days of rain, it’s worth remembering that there are also comfortable paid accommodations along the river in many places. In Karigasniemi, Utsjoki, Nuorgam, Tana Bru, but also elsewhere, there are cabin accommodations.
There are grocery stores in Karigasniemi, Utsjoki and Tana Bru. Of course, the selection is smaller than in large supermarkets, but basic food items are definitely available. All three also have a gas station. There seems to be a gas station in Nuorgam as well. If they use a gas stove, I think they can find gas bottles there, but I would definitely check that in advance by calling the store.
One more tip: dried meat/dried fish. Dried meat would be available from the store in Karigasniemi and Utsjoki, but as I don’t eat meat and am not really sure. Norwegian side there is dry fish torkke fish but it’s bit hard core and smelly
Of course it is possible to stay with us as many days as you want. If you’re sleeping in tent then no necessary making a reservation either. If you want to stay in cabin is better to book in advance. Teno river is big and there are few currents that is better to go by the shore. Shop in Karigasniemi for sure will have enough stuff for your trip as well. Next shop is in Utsjoki (100km by the road). In Inari there’s Siida Sámi Museum. Could be possible to get some information of Teno river and preparing for paddling it too. Im pretty sure there’s not many restrictions but maybe canoe needs to be disinfected first. There are places for it as well at least in Inari. Salmon fishing has been now banned in the river for four years so its been little tricky to find information of such places too. Hope this helps
In Finnish side of the Teno river
No General Paddling Restrictions
There are no blanket bans on paddling this stretch of the river.
The route is popular for canoeing and kayaking.
Respect for Fishing Regulations
While paddling is allowed, fishing is heavily regulated due to the fragile state of Atlantic salmon stocks.
In 2025, salmon fishing is prohibited throughout the Teno River.
If you plan to fish for other species while paddling, you must obtain a valid fishing permit (only in finnish) and follow local rules.
Disinfection Requirements
Due to the risk of spreading Gyrodactylus salaris, all watercraft and gear must be disinfected before entering the river.
Even if your canoe has been dry, it’s safest to carry proof of disinfection or use a local disinfection station.
Before entering the Teno River on the Norwegian side, all canoes, kayaks, and fishing equipment must be disinfected to prevent the spread of Gyrodactylus salaris.
Disinfection is mandatory, even if the equipment has been dry for several days.
You can disinfect your gear at official disinfection stations in Norway (e.g., Tana bru).
The cost is typically:
Nature and Cultural Sensitivity
The area is part of Sápmi, the Sámi homeland, and includes protected natural zones.
Avoid landing in sensitive areas, especially during bird nesting season. Do not land near local people houses or summer cottages.
Respect local customs and land use rights.
Utsjoki travel information
We kindly ask you to verify the information of Norway side from the appropriate sources.
Paddling Restrictions in the Teno and Tanamunningen Nature Reserve
You should check with Statsforvalteren i Troms og Finnmark or the Norwegian Environment Agency for the most up-to-date and area-specific rules.
Netpages: County Governor of Troms and Finnmark
Home – DeanuInstituhtta
Gyrodactylus salaris – Disinfection of Canoes and Fishing Gear – Norway (Teno River)
See above, item 3.
Fishing in the Teno River (Non-Salmon Species)
Salmon fishing is highly regulated and often prohibited or restricted due to conservation efforts.
Fishing for other species (e.g., grayling, trout) may be allowed, but you still need a fishing permit (fiskekort).
Permits can be obtained via:
Gold Panning in the Teno River
Recreational gold panning may be allowed in some areas of Norway, but not in protected zones like nature reserves or salmon conservation areas, which Teno river area is.
Check with the County Governor (Statsforvalteren) for local restrictions.
All questions regarding fishing and should be addressed Tanaelvens fiskeforvaltning (TF): post@tanafisk.no
You will find information about fishing rules and disinfection of boats and fishing gear on TF’s homepages: Desinfisering – Tanavassdragets Fiskeforvaltning – TF
Regarding gyrodactylus salaris, you will find information in English here: How to stop the spread of Gyrodactylus salaris.pdf and here: Help us keep our fish healthy from gyro | The Norwegian Food Safety Authority
In general all gear including boats/canoes must be 1) dried or 2) disinfected before moving the gear from one river too another (also within Norway were gyro is not endemic), but local managers of each individual river may have strivter rules than this (ex. Obligation to disinfect all gear).
Regarding gold panning, you will find information from the land owner of most of Finnmark county here on Finnmarkseiendommen’s homepages: Leting etter gull – Gullvasking på Finnmarkseiendommen - Bærekraftig og livskraftig Finnmark
You can also send an e-mail to Johan Borgenvik in Finnmarkseiendommen: ejb@fefo.no
We want to paddle down the Teno river in July/August with our own canoes from Karigasniemi to the Tanamunningen. And I would like to know if there are any restrictions we should consider (natural reserve, etc.)?
No restictions. Also note, it’s possible to start from the Angeli village that will give you 64 extra kilometers as well as one class II rapid named Matinköngäs.
- Are there any restrictions paddling along the Teno and through the Tanamunningen natural reserve (Norway) you are aware of?
No restictions.
- Gyrodactylus salaris: Do we have to disinfect our canoes and if yes where and how can this be done? Is there a list with disinfection points?
Yes, you must disinfect. I have used the disinfection place in connection with the Neste gas station. https://maps.app.goo.gl/Lx2fuxZ9CkCYvUNK6 => Call them to make sure that the disinfection service is available.
- Is fishing allowed at all at Teno (beside salmons) and/or do we need a patent (with spin rod)? Where can we get a patent?
Oh, you must ask someone else.
- Is gold panning allowed in Teno (without mercury or other chemicals) just with shovel, sluice box and pan?
I have not heard anyone try it, so why not.
If you are in the region from mid July to mid of August would be pleasure to meet you and exchange thoughts…
My idea is to paddle from Kilpisjärvi to Kirkenes. I will cross your tracks, but very shortly (only 8 km when going upstream near Karigasniemi). So if you see a paddler going upstream right north from Karigasniemi, that’s me.
