Lapland
Attractions in Lapland
Highlights
Silence, pure nature, unique experiences: Welcome to Levi, 170 km north of the Arctic Circle! Breathe the cleanest air ...
As the recipient of Finnish Outdoor destination of the year 2019 award Ylläs in Finnish Lapland is truly a paradise for ...
The town of Kuusamo is located in the northeast of Finland. Outside of town, the area is very sparsely populated. ...
Posio, located in southern Lapland, acts as a gateway to Lapland. It enchants its visitors with diverse nature and ...
The landscapes of Pyhä-Luosto tourist centres are characterized by fell mountains and evergreen forests. The melting ...
Get to experience an original Lappish village and become one with nature. Salla welcomes visitors with its cozy and ...
Syöte, located in Pudasjärvi, is the southernmost fell area in Finland, where every adventurer can find plenty to see ...
Discover the region
Fell landscape and reindeer tracks
Large parts of Lapland lie north of the Arctic Circle. The vegetation has developed accordingly: Huge coniferous forests, moors and barren plateaus with grasses, mosses and lichens characterise the landscape.
Typical for Lapland are the up to 800 m high island mountains, the so-called "Tunturi". The highest elevation in Lapland is the 1328 m high Halti in the remote Käsivarsi Wilderness area. Here you can also hike to the border triangle of Sweden, Norway and Finland situated in magnificent fell landscape.
Many animals feel at home in this pristine landscape. Reindeer are the most common, but with a bit of luck you may also come across a moose, eagle or snow grouse.
Photo: LeviLapland
Cities and regions in Lapland
The regions in Lapland are of course particularly inviting for outdoor activities. Ruka-Kuusamo in the south-east is the area of the national parks, besides the famous Oulanka you can discover the national parks Riisitunturi, Hossa and Syöte and cross the border to Russia in Paanajärvi. North of Ruka-Kuusamo you can discover a typical Lappish village in Salla and enjoy the typical Finnish landscape with swamps, rivers and forests.
Levi is the pearl of Lapland and also known for the best air in the world. On the way you can visit Levi Fell or Pallas Yllästunturi National Park and discover the untouched wilderness. In the heart of Lapland lies Pyhä-Luosto with the national park of the same name. The region is characterised by a mountain range, Aapa Moors and gorges.
Activities up north
The unique nature of Lapland is ideal for hiking, trekking and cycling. Canoe trips lasting several days are among the most popular activities in Lapland. Another plus point is that you can be active around the clock during the summer months. The midnight sun bathes the nordic landscape in a particularly beautiful light.
The winters in Lapland are cold and long – but if you are well prepared, you can spend a unique time there. Be it skiing in one of the internationally renowned resorts, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or husky sledding. Or simply by looking at the picturesque northern lights, which can be seen in more than 200 nights.
Photo: Ruka Kuusamo
Discovering a unique culture
Photo: Visit Ylläs
The Sámi are the only indigenous people in the European Union. Some 6000 of them still live in northern Finland, Sweden, Norway and on the Russian peninsula of Kola.
Many of the Sámi earn their living from reindeer farming, preserving the old tradition. They also have their own language, music, costumes, jewellery and folk festivals. Their interests are represented by their own parliament in Inari.
National Parks in Lapland
Rovaniemi – the home of Santa Claus
If you want to see "Santa" in the flesh, you can meet him in the Santa village of Rovaniemi and even ...