DISCOVER LAPLAND

DISCOVER LAPLAND – A DESTINATION ABOVE THE ORDINARY

Lapland covers nearly a third of Finland, stretching from the fell highlands of the far north to the unique archipelago of the Bothnian Bay. With five airports, two railway lines, and an extensive road network, Lapland’s tiny villages and small towns – and of course, the awe-inspiring wilderness – are easily accessible. Distances are long, but virtually no traffic and natural sights along the way turn your Lappish journeys into Arctic adventures.

The eight seasons of northern nature offer their stunning phenomena for us to marvel at. The Northern Lights, midnight sun, and autumn colors are accompanied by the polar night, the snow-covered spring, and the world’s cleanest air (a researched fact). Eight national parks offer natural therapy under the Lapland sky, an experience found nowhere else.

Here you can stay in a cottage, a hotel, or even a traditional “kammi” hut, unless a snow igloo is your cup of hot chocolate. There’s no shortage of things to do in Lapland, but doing nothing might be just what you’re looking for: even the 200,000 reindeer agree that enjoying the silence in peace is the best way to spend time.

And let’s not forget the breathtaking scenery.

Did you know this about Lapland?

Fun and serious facts from the top of the world

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Most likely time to see the Northern Lights in Lapland (August-April)
52 days
Duration of the polar night in Nuorgam
12
All of Finland's wilderness areas are located in Lapland
1
Santa Claus (the one and only)
-51.5/+34.7
Lowest and highest temperatures measured in Lapland (degrees Celsius)
74 days
Duration of the midnight sun in Nuorgam

Where, what and how in Lapland?

Lapland is the size of Portugal but only has about 180,000 people. Destinations range from bustling cities and towns to small villages, including several ski and activity resorts.

Getting here is always easy, whether you fly directly to one of our six airports or come via Helsinki. Our well-maintained roads and highways ensure that even the most remote areas are easy to reach.

Accommodation options include luxury aurora viewing suites and world-class hotels to cozy cottages and holiday resorts.

Travel Responsibly

Find out below how we have become one of the most sustainable tourism destinations, and how you can have a positive impact on the environment, economy and culture of Lapland and the whole world.