Tag Archive for: midnight sun

Lapland’s Eight Seasons – What Are They Like?

Lapland is often promoted as a region with not just four familiar seasons, but as many as eight. From the south, it may be difficult to grasp these subtle shifts, but after living through even one full cycle of the year in Lapland, you truly begin to tell them apart. Each of the eight seasons […]

How Finns Celebrate Summer: From Midsummer Magic to Everyday Summer Life

Experience the magic of a Finnish summer—from sunlit Midsummer celebrations and peaceful cottage life to berry picking, midnight swims, and coffee on a quiet terrace. Learn how Finns slow down, reconnect with nature, and savour the simple joys of the season.

10 Great Reasons to Visit Lapland in Summer

Summer in Lapland is bright, peaceful, green, and dreamlike in its beauty. While many associate Lapland with winter, snow, and northern lights, summer reveals an entirely different side—one that many Finns return to year after year. Here are ten compelling reasons why summer is the perfect time to head north. Read to the end for […]

Finland’s Midwinter and Midsummer: How They Differ Between Lapland and Southern Finland

Finland offers a striking contrast between light and darkness across its seasons. Midwinter and midsummer represent two extremes, and the experience of these seasons varies greatly depending on whether you’re in southern Finland, Lapland, or somewhere in between. Read this article to learn what to expect when visiting Finland in midwinter or midsummer. Artcile by […]

This is what Midsummer in Lapland looks like

The sun does not set in Lapland, and nature is in full bloom. You might still see some snow here and there, but most of it is gone. Instead, there is beautiful greenery all around us. Here are some photos to show you what Midsummer looks like in Lapland. Read more Enter The Land Of […]

Catching the end of the midnight sun in Pyhä-Luosto national park

➡ +/- 5 km ? 1 campfire site ? Location on the map ⚫⚫⚪ Moderate If you visit Lapland in summer you can’t get around it, the midnight sun! It’s an amazing natural phenomenon above the arctic circle that brings us daylight for 24 hours a day during a big part of summer. This is because the […]

MIDNIGHT SUN FILM FESTIVAL @ SODANKYLÄ (Welcome To Finland #4)

One of the best festivals in Finland must be Midnight Sun Film Festival held in Sodankylä, Lapland a week before midsummer. We migrate there like lemmings to enjoy nightless nights and overdoses of movies. By Timo Wilderness. MORE WTF: WTF#1 NORTHERN LIGHTS WTF#2 NATIONAL PARK NUUKSIO WTF#3 FINNISH WINTER COTTAGE FOLLOW SHMOLLOW: SUBSCRIBE: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c… INSTAGRAM: […]