Lapland is in the Arctic north of Finland and has extreme temperatures that can drop to -50°C in the winter. If you are looking for an adrenaline rush, you should go for a Lapland day trip in order to experience the polar nights as well as the midnight sun.
Learning about Lapland
Lapland is divided into 16 municipalities and four cities that are collectively known as the region of Lapland.
Destinations
Here are some of the key destinations in the area:
- Inari
- Kilpisjärvi
- Levi
- Luosto
- Saariselkä
- Suomu
- Ylläs
Cities
- Kemi
- Kemijärvi
- Rovaniemi
- Tornio
Municipalities
- Enontekiö
- Inari
- Keminmaa
- Kittilä
- Kolari
- Muonio
- Pelkosenniemi
- Pello
- Posio
- Ranua
- Salla
- Savukoski
- Simo
- Sodankylä
- Utsjoki
- Ylitornio
When to Go
Most of the people visit Lapland because they want a chance to see Santa Claus during the Christmas season. The winters in the area are exceptionally harsh and you would need a trusted coach company to take you there. The weather starts to improve from February and the temperature rises to -10°C with 12 hours of daylight. Lapland is really pleasant during the early summer and late spring because the snow starts melting. A lot of activities are held during the summer season like fishing, quad biking, and river boating.
Things to Do
Lapland is a great place for trekking and for enjoying winter sports. You can visit the national parks in the area as the log cabins can be used for free. While you are there, make sure that you go to Halti, which is the highest point in the area.
Things to Eat
Some of the local food that you should try includes:
- cloudberry
- reindeer hash
- reindeer dishes
- snow grouse
Places to Stay
Some of the places where you can stay includes:
- A La Carte Lapland
- Hotel Bear Inn