Lapland

Finland's northernmost Arctic region, world-famous for the northern lights, Santa Claus Village, snow activities and Sámi culture.

Lapland is Finland's largest and northernmost region, mostly north of the Arctic Circle, covered with forests, bogs and low rounded fells. The capital, Rovaniemi, has Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle, Levi and Saariselkä are well-known ski resorts, and Inari is the center of Sámi culture. In winter you can chase the northern lights and ride reindeer and husky sleighs; in autumn the aurora and fall colors coincide, and summer brings the midnight sun and hiking. The main gateways are Rovaniemi, Kittilä and Ivalo airports, and you can also take the night train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi.

Destinations

• Rovaniemi
• Saariselkä & Inari
• Levi & Kittilä
• Kilpisjärvi
• Ruka & Kuusamo

Itineraries

• Rovaniemi to Tromsø Winter Aurora Corridor – A cross-border winter route from Santa Claus Village along the E8 highway via Levi and the Three-Country Border Market…
• Helsinki to Inari Winter Northern Lights Tour – Take a night train north to Rovaniemi, then head to Saariselkä and Inari, balancing city sights, sledding, and the Nort…
• West Coast, Arctic Highway & North Cape Road Trip – Drive north from Turku along the west coast, passing through Oulu, Rovaniemi, and Inari, all the way to the North Cape…
• Rovaniemi Family Winter Holiday – Based in Santa Claus Village, this itinerary features reindeer, huskies, a wildlife park, and an icebreaker, with minim…
• Karhunkierros (Bear's Trail) Trek in Oulanka – Hike about 80 km along the Oulankajoki and Kitkajoki rivers, crossing suspension bridges, canyons, and rapids to Ruka.