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Lapland

Lapland – the land of northern lights, reindeer and perfect silence

Finnish Lapland takes your breath away – if you want to see some reindeer and auroras, or if you want to know what bright sunshine looks like in the middle of the night, this is your place!

Lapland is situated above the arctic circle. From Helsinki it is quite a journey to get to Lapland:

In Lapland there are several airports: the most popular ones are Rovaniemi, Kemi, Ivalo and Kittilä. Which one should you choose?

If you want to see the Arctic Circle and meet Santa, Rovaniemi is your choice. From Rovaniemi it’s easy to take a bus also to Pyhä-Luosto national park.

Would you like to experience Lapland and Baltic Sea at once? Choose Kemi! In Kemi you’ll also find the world famous snow castle.

If you’re interested in the northern parts of Lapland, where there are only few small villages and lots of wild nature, choose Ivalo. From Ivalo it’s easy to reach Urho Kekkonen and Lemmenjoki national parks as well as wilderness areas such as Kevo, Vätsäri and Sompio.

From Kittilä Airport it’s easy to reach big fells like Levi and Ylläs, where there are lots of local safari companies at your service or you can go downhill skiing. Here you can also visit Pallas-Yllästunturi national park.

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Auroras & Polar night

Polar Night is something that can not be explained – you have to experience it yourself. One might think that as the sun does not rise at all, the polar night must be very dark, right? Wrong!

In the northernmost parts of Finland the sun really doesn’t come up for weeks, but thanks to the snow, northern lights and moonlight, the polar night is actually very beautiful and colorful. Also, the noon looks like a sunrise turning into a sunset without the sun never actually getting up – this is when you can see some beautiful pink and orange colors in the sky!

In Southern Finland the polar night actually seems darker because of the lack of snow that would light the surroundings. Here, however, the sun does get up every day at least for a few hours.

For an outdoor traveller the polar night of Finland offers a one of a kind experience of natures silence and the miracles of the night sky; this is the time when you can see some northern lights and the Milkyway!

Northern Lights in Silence

Phenomenons, Winter
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How to take good photos of Northern lights? These 4 easy steps will help you capture the magic of the sky

Experiences, Seasons, Winter
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This is what I saw as I walked 500 meters into a dark, silent, frozen forest

Phenomenons, Winter
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Rare but beautiful winter daylight in Lapland

Winter
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I can not imagine a better way to spend an afternoon in Lapland – a trip to the top of Oratunturi fell

Winter
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The polar night is not pitch black, it’s magically blue! See what Kaamos actually looks like

Experiences, Nature, Phenomenons, Seasons, Winter
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Enjoying the first snow in Lapland as much as possible!

Activities, Winter
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Beautiful white & blue views from the top of Kommatti hill – this is Finnish winter at its best!

Destinations, Winter
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First snow has fallen in Lapland – this is what Sodankylä looks right now

Phenomenons, Winter
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Experience Lapland

In Lapland you can meet some supercute reindeer and siberian jays. Here you can also find out what perfect silence sounds like. Here are some ways to explore Lappish nature!

Spending the New Year’s Eve in Lapland – Happy New Year 2019!

Experiences, Finnish life, Nature, Phenomenons
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Every man’s best friend, Siberian Jay – Meeting the soul-bird in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park.

autumn, Nature, Phenomenons, Summer
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10 photos that make you want to visit Lapland in autumn

autumn
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Make friends with a reindeer – it’s easier than you think, as long as you’ve got some treats

Activities, Experiences, Winter
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There is a Game of Thrones themed hotel, and it is made of ice and snow and a little bit of magic – You must see these pictures!

Destinations, Must see, Winter
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How does it feel when the temperature is below -30C?

Experiences, Phenomenons, Winter
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Exploring the harsh beauty of Kaldoaivi

Destinations, Ulla, Winter
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Skiing in the Arctic Night

Activities, Nationalparks, Phenomenons, Seasons, Winter
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Skishoeing – fun and traditional way to enjoy winter magic

Activities, Experiences, Nationalparks, Seasons, Winter
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Sounds of silence

Experiences, Finnish forest, Phenomenons, Seasons, Winter
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Torvisen maja – sanctuary for tired skiers in Luosto since 1957

Destinations, Nationalparks, Seasons, Winter
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Ylläs is heaven for snowshoeing

Destinations, Finnish forest, Nationalparks, Seasons, Winter
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Christmas

You know that Santa Claus lives in Finland, right? You’ll Find Santa in the city of Rovaniemi, where he has a large village right on the arctic circle! But this is not Santa’s childhood home. If you want to see where Santa was born, you’ll need to visit Levi fell in Kittilä.

Merry Christmas! Here are 7 photos that will make you smile – greetings from Santa’s home country

Phenomenons, Winter
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Christmas in Finnish Lapland

Destinations, Experiences, Finnish forest, Nature, Phenomenons, Winter
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Rare but beautiful winter daylight in Lapland

Winter
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Greetings from Santa’s homeland – this is what winter in Lapland actually looks like!

Must see, Winter
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5 + 1 things that Nature can teach us about spending Christmas

Phenomenons, Winter
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What are Santa’s reindeer like?

Experiences, Phenomenons, Seasons, Winter
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National parks

Lapland has several national parks, where you can easily enter the true Lappish nature by exploring well-marked nature trails. By these trails you’d also find open huts, campfire places (with firewood) and even outhouses. To find out more about national parks in Lapland and Finland, visit nationalparks.fi. Most of the national parks are quite easy to reach also by bus.

Admiring the beauty of autumn from the highest point in the national park of Pyhä-Luosto

autumn
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Taking in the nature in Pyhä-Luosto national park: Rykimäkero trail

autumn, Nationalparks, Summer
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Catching the end of the midnight sun in Pyhä-Luosto national park

autumn, Nationalparks, Summer
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Different moods of Pyhä-Luosto National Park

Nationalparks, Nature, Seasons
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Kingdom of two giant fells: Pyhä-Luosto national park

Nationalparks
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The largest nationalpark of Finland – Lemmenjoki

Nationalparks
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At the edge of the sky

Must see, Nationalparks
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Sunbathing on Red Sand

Destinations, Nationalparks
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Skiing in the Arctic Night

Activities, Nationalparks, Phenomenons, Seasons, Winter
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Pyhä-Luosto national park
Pallas-Yllästunturi national park

Lappish life & specialties

What is life in Lapland like? What are the most extreme things that you can experience here – or would you like to live like a local? Here you can find our articles about life in Lapland!

What happens in a reindeer round-up?

Finnish life
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Kuksa – Crafting the traditional wooden cup

Other
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Happy birthday Finland!

Must see, Winter
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Finland has the cleanest air in the world – and that’s a fact!

Nationalparks
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These 7 summits in Finland are easy to reach and will take your breath away!

Destinations
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One trip, three countries – Winter trekking from Kilpisjärvi

Destinations, Winter
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Suvanto, a historical village in Lapland that did not burn

Destinations
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