About Lapland
A dazzling setting
Are you looking for space, fresh air and exciting activities?
You have arrived at exactly the right place. Lapland’s seasonal contrasts and pristine natural environment provide the setting for a dazzling and inspiring variety of adventures and new experiences.
From the Alpine ski slopes to the well-marked cross country tracks, from the reindeer and snowmobile safari adventures to snowboarding and ice hotels, when it comes to snow, Lapland is as cool as it gets.
Did you know?
- Known as Lappi in Finnish, the majority of Lapland lies within the Arctic Circle. It contains regions from neighbouring Finland, and Sweden.
- The country has over 200,000 reindeer and is most famously known as the home of Santa Claus (Father Christmas).
- Lapland is one of the best places in the world to view the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) – a beautiful display of multicoloured lights, which flicker across the sky.
- Lapland has the cleanest air and water in Europe.
- The country is famous for its spectacular scenery and snowfall. Skiing here is some of the best in the world.
- Levi is home to the World Cup downhill skiing slope.
- A single, long summer day lasts for over two months.
- Sparkling lakes and endless forests provide the perfect retreat and a ready-made therapy for the stresses and strains of modern life.
- Lapland enjoys some of the most extensive and unspoilt natural environments in Europe.
- The indigenous people of Lapland are called the Saami, with a population of about 7 000.
- Lapland has one of the northernmost golf courses and downhill mountain bike parks in the world!
More questions?
We’d be delighted to answer any questions you may have about visiting Lapland.
If you’d like to find out more, please call us on 00358 166 44448, or fill out the contact form and we’ll get back to you promptly.