As a place that lives off seasonal tourism, Lapland is in trouble. The current global situation has raised important questions about the future of tourism and tourism education and new innovations are Read More
Can’t travel to Lapland this year? Missing the peace and quiet of the beautiful Lappish nature? Travel bug itching so bad it’s nearly impossible to stay still? Due to stationary travel restrictions, you may not have dared to book your holiday to Lapland this year (yet!). But fear not, there are also ways to experience Lapland from home. Visit Lapland has gathered 10 tips that provide to all your five senses and help you get in the spirit of Lapland!
Sanna and Marika decided to defy the prospects of the cold and remote North and eventually found their forever homes in Muonio, in Fjeld Lapland, Finland.
Opening the smoke sauna door, the comforting warmth hit me and the relief to get out of the cold. There was some quiet chatter coming from the darkness up the stairs and the atmosphere was really calming. We picked up a wooden mat to sit on and found a place.
The smoke sauna has no chimney or electric, it is heated up by burning wood for many hours and the smoke is trapped inside the room. Just before people enter, the smoke is let out the door and the stored heat continues to warm the sauna. Sitting in a hot, dark room doesn’t sound appealing but it is a unique experience that you must try.
Reindeer work in summer Reindeer and reindeer work have always been part of my life. Summers ever since I was a small child have been planned around the work that needs to Read More
An hour into the second flight as we approached the dreamy snow carpeted landscapes it sunk in how far North Lapland really is. I couldn’t stop looking out at the candy-floss skies and my mind wondered with many thoughts.
Lapland is plentiful with outdoor activities, some of which you can bring your own equipment for. My top five useful items that I wouldn’t go without, whatever the season are a knife, hand warmer pouches, matches, comfortable boots and a flask.
If you’re planning a visit to Lapland for the first time (fingers crossed for when travel resumes!), knowing what clothes to pack for summer or winter, can be a bit of a Read More
Christmas is mostly thought as a family event, but of course everyone have their own way to celebrate it. In the eve of Christmas many family traditionally eats rice porridge as a breakfast. The rice porridge is eaten with cinnamon and sugar or with a plum soup, and if you ever do this for example during the summer time, it will always give you the feeling of Christmas.
Experience the life without sun in the far north. Actually this is the time to experience the true nature and its diverse and magical moments as well. The Sun is on holiday for about two months. So, NO SUN in our Lapland until next year. Bye Bye Sunshine and welcome polar night.