Santa Claus in Lapland
Santa Claus is from Lapland. He works in Rovaniemi and his childhood cabin is here in Levi. Santa's office is in Rovaniemi situated on...
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Best time to see the Northern Lights
One of the most frequently asked questions we receive every season is, "When is the best time to see the Northern Lights?". Some even ask...
Packing list for a trip to Lapland
Remember that Lapland is in the Arctic Circle, a place well known for being cold. In deep winter temperatures could drop to around -40°C...
Is Lapland a last minute destination?
Lapland is a very popular destination and it is very important to understand that it is not a last minute destination like a big city....
When is best to come to Lapland
This is one of the most asked questions we get. The answer is not so straight forward. When you come depends on what you want to do and...
Winter activities in Lapland
We heard a comment once that there is no point in travelling to Lapland if you don’t have kids. Well, nothing could be further from the...
About the Northern Lights
The Northern Lights also known as Aurora Borealis, is one of the most spectacular natural phenomena you can witness. It happens mostly...
Our Arctic Spa experience
When we first visited Lapland for a holiday, we tried out a Finnish sauna, as one does, to experience this famous activity. Although...
What to wear for the cold in Lapland
Winter in Lapland is truly amazing, with its breathtaking scenery and so many outdoor winter activities to enjoy. However, imagine that...
Is Levi the best Lapland destination?
Yes, in our opinion, it is. When we first arrived in Lapland for holiday we fell in love with Levi immediately. After just one day, we...
7 tips to finding your perfect accommodation in Lapland
Finding the holiday accommodation in Lapland that will suit all your needs will be much easier if you follow our guide below. By...
Tromsø, Norway
To us, Tromsø stands out as one of the best small cities we know, mainly because of its stunning location as Tromsø is nestled among...
Don't do it in Lapland
It's easy to find online many recommendation on what to do in Lapland. So, let's look at one very important thing to avoid during your...
Polar Nights
Polar Nights are caused by the rotation of the Earth in relation to the position of the Sun. Earth rotates on a tilted axis and in the...
Snowy trees
Snowy trees are a calling card of Lapland, however, they are not here all the time. Through November to February you should see them....
All about snow
Lapland does not have snow all year. Here we have long, harsh winters that typically last for about seven months. But as soon as the snow...
Driving in Lapland in winter
Driving in Lapland is much easier than you would imagine. In winter all cars have winter tires that are fitted with metal studs. They...
How to get to Lapland
How do you get to such a remote and northerly location? We do have airports that have connections from all over Europe. Mostly you can...
Reindeer
Did you know that in Lapland there are many more reindeer than people living here? The reindeer population is about 200,000. Most...
8 seasons of Lapland
Lapland is known for having eight seasons. The Sámi people, who have a deep connection to nature, are greatly influenced by the changes...
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