Location Features

Clouds over the stone field on Oratunturi (Sodankylä), a Lapland filming location
Stone Fields
Stone fields crawl over vast distances & hills. In summer, they offer stark contrast against the colorful wilderness.
A snow-covered world in Luosto, a Finnish Lapland filming location
Snow
For most of the world, Lapland means snow. And with 200+ days of guaranteed snow cover, it's an earned reputation.
Midnight Sun over a calm lake in summer, a Finnish Lapland filming location
Summer & Midnight Sun
Summers in Lapland mean the Midnight Sun, an explosion of green, and deep access into true Arctic wilderness.
Northern Lights over a snowy forest, a Finnish Lapland filming location feature
Northern Lights
From late Aug. to early May, the Northern Lights dance in the skies above Lapland. No one knows aurora-hunting like we do.
Autumn colors, a feature of filming in Finnish Lapland locations
Autumn Colors
Ruska is the time when the trees and plants of Lapland attempt to outshine the Northern Lights in sheer color and beauty.
Arctic wilderness in Muonio, a feature of Finnish Lapland filming location
Wilderness & Nature
Untouched Arctic landscapes, from the mountains of Enotekiö to the rolling fells of Inari to the endless forests of Central Lapland.
Rivers and lakes, a feature of Finnish Lapland filming locations
Rivers, Lakes & Whitewaters
Rushing rapids through Finland's highest mountains. Dark tranquil lakes in unspoiled wilderness. Europe's longest free-flowing rivers.
Roads & bridges in Enontekiö, accessible all-winter long, a feature of Finnish Lapland filming locations
Roads & Bridges
Arctic highways. Dirt roads. Bridges spanning rivers and lakes and borders. Lapland has the asphalt you're looking for.
Nordic buildings & architecture, a feature of Finnish Lapland filming locations
Buildings & Architecture
Rural Arctic cottages and barns. Retro apartment buildings. WWII fortifications & more.
Snow castles, igloos, ice tracks and more, a feature of Finnish Lapland filming locations
Snow Construction & Ice Tracks
Snow-how. When it comes to snow castles, ice hotels & winter driving tracks, you can't beat Lapland's experience & expertise.
Reindeer races are an important part of northern culture, a feature of filming locations in Finnish Lapland
Culture
Sami festivals. Reindeer races. Lapland is full of colorful culture, rich rural heritage and seasonal spectacle.
Santa Claus stands atop a frozen lake in Lapland
Christmas & Santa Claus
Lapland is the home of Santa Claus, and the Christmas spirit can be felt throughout the region, especially in winter.

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Top Filming Locations
From an Arctic fell and wilderness to an old mine and a retro town, here is our collection of the top filming locations in Lapland.
Best Areas for Filming
The cities and municipalities of Lapland offer high-quality services combined with easy access to the Arctic wilderness.
Locations
Looking for an Arctic filming location? With cozy cityscapes among green hills, vast taiga forests and stark fells, Lapland has it all.