Northern Lapland

Finland's northernmost wilderness, with Inari, the center of Sámi culture, the Saariselkä resort and the northern lights as its main highlights.

Northern Lapland sub-region lies at the northern tip of Finland, next to Norway and Russia, and is the traditional homeland of the Sámi people. Lake Inari is vast and dotted with islands, the village of Inari has the Sámi museum, and Saariselkä is a destination for skiing and snow activities, next to Urho Kekkonen National Park; Lemmenjoki National Park is known for its wilderness and gold-rush history. In winter you can watch the northern lights and ride reindeer sleighs, and in summer there are the midnight sun and hiking. Ivalo Airport is the main gateway, with flights to Helsinki.

Destinations

• Saariselkä & Inari

Itineraries

• 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…