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 […]
Accessible trails are a wonderful solution, especially when not all members of your group are fit or agile enough for more demanding paths. Of course, accessible trails suit many other situations, such as walking with a stroller or just enjoying a relaxing little outing for anyone, like us on this trip. One of the most […]
This is surely Finland’s most incredible yoga studio: acres of snow, a fence lined by the forest, the winter sky as the roof, and the participants… a herd of reindeer. Before stepping into the enclosure, that is, the studio, we are given yoga mats, which are actually reindeer hides, and we hear instructions on how […]
Few travelers in Northern Finland return from their journey without pictures of reindeer – for many, the first encounter with a reindeer is a memorable milestone. Reindeer are a common sight in the reindeer herding area of Northern Finland, and they bring joy to many travelers. Iida Melamies is a reindeer herder in Sattasniemi reindeer […]
Autumn is about to begin in Lapland – there’s already some beautiful autumn foliage to be seen. But autumn colors are not the only sign of the summer being over. Autumn in Lapland smells like fresh rain in the forest, tastes like berries and sounds like singing swans. You can also see the beautiful starry […]
Reindeer wander freely in the nature of Northern Finland. However, they are semi-domesticated animals: every reindeer has an owner. But how do the owners know where their reindeer are, how many of them may have disappeared and how many new fawns have been born? That’s why regular reindeer round-ups are needed. There are special kinds […]
Many people travel to Lapland in wintertime. However, autumn in Lapland is absolutely magical as well. Check out these 10 photos to find out, why You should visit Lapland in Septemper, October or November! 1. Auroras First auroras can often be seen in September or even in August. Unlike in winter, it’s still quite warm […]
➡️ Rykimäkero trail 12–14 km ? 3–4 Hours ? 4 ⚫⚪⚪ Easy route In my mind the best way to spend a free afternoon is to go outside and enjoy the nature, so this is what I decided to do on a beautiful sunny day. I packed my stuff, prepared my dogs to go on another adventure and […]
In Northern Finland, there are several reindeer parks where visitors can meet and feed adorable domesticated reindeer. One of these parks, called Kopara Reindeer Park, is located in the Luosto area in the heart of Lapland. One day, I visited Kopara with my husband and his daughter. I must confess—I’m crazy about reindeer. I was […]
What do you know about Lapland? You’ve probably heard about Santa Claus, maybe you’ve even met him when you were little. And all his reindeer of course – they live in Lapland. In winter there is lots of snow and beautiful northern lights, yes. But what more do you know? I want to tell you about […]
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