Finnish Lapland at a glance
There is a variety of amazing activities to do in Finnish Lapland in both summer and winter.
Why not enjoy a Finnish Snow Sauna under the Northern Lights at the SnowHotel in Rovaniemi in the winter? In the middle of summer Finnish Lapland comes alive. You can explore the lakes, forests and beautiful scenery under the midnight sun.
Tailor-made Holidays to Finnish Lapland
Experiences in Finnish Lapland
Ice Cabins
Stay in a cabin made of ice under the Aurora in this amazing new resort.Icebreaker Sampo
This amazing cruise through the frozen sea brings a new meaning to the phrase 'breaking the ice'.Seaside Glass Villas
Stay in a luxurious setting in the heart of Kemi in a beautiful glass roofed villa.Dinner in a Lappish hut
An amazing dinner in a traditional Lappish Hut.Snowmobile to the Russian Border
Snowmobile into the wilderness between Finland and Russia.Aurora Snowmobile Expedition
Enjoy the Aurora overhead as you head out on a Snowmobile expeditionReindeer and Sami Handicraft
Be warmly welcomed into the home of an Inari local.Snowman World Glass Resort
Stay in these incredibly beautiful unique cabins with amazing views of the sky above.Northern Lights by Bubble Sled
Experience the Northern Lights by Bubble SledIcefloating under the Aurora
Experience the magic of floating whilst watching the AuroraArctic Snowhotel and Igloos
One location, two types of accommodation! Either spend the night in a beautiful glass-roofed igloo or within the Snowhotel.Snow Castle
Want to go one better than staying in a snow hotel? What about a Snow Castle!Wilderness Camp
Take a trip into the wilderness and spend the night under the Northern LightsSnowmobile to the 3 borders
Snowmobile to Finland, Sweden and Norway all in the same trip!General Information
Finnish Lapland is a magical place to visit no matter what time of year. Despite being high in the Arctic Circle, Finnish Lapland is easily accessible with good flight connections. Lapland is Finland's northernmost region and is very sparsely populated so it is known for its vast wildernesses. The capital of Lapland, Rovaniemi, is the gateway to the region and extends up into the North to the homeland of the indigenous Sami people and into neighbouring countries Sweden and Norway.
Destinations in Finnish Lapland
Travel Facts
Learn more about flights, climate and geography for this destination.
There are a large number of domestic airports within Finnish Lapland which allows for easy movement within the country itself. There are a few destinations that are serviced by direct flights from the UK (such as Rovaniemi) however all others have regular connection flights through Helsinki – a major hub for connections to the rest of the world.
Finnish Lapland for the most part lies above the Arctic Circle and therefore enjoys an Arctic climate with summer temperatures averaging 14℃ and an average winter temperature of -10℃. In the winter, temperatures can drop as low as -25℃ so it is important to be prepared for the cold!
Finnish Lapland is characterised by its Northern position, its boreal forests and lakes and its low population density. The Lappish area of Finland covers approximately one third of Finland’s total area and is a beautiful mix of plateaus, lone but unique looking mountains and vast tundras which all make for some impressive photo opportunities!
Finnish Lapland is abundant in wildlife and plants. The reindeer are the main attraction in the area, at the heart of daily life for all who live there. You’ll experience how these creatures are used in all aspects of life for the Sami people. The lakes and rivers of Finnish Lapland are also full of many fish species, so it’s an excellent destination for ice fishing too!
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