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Global Wildlife Index 2019 Finland the best country to Visit in 2019

Yes. It’s Finland- Ranked as Top Country to Travel in 2019

September 3, 2019September 3, 2019Finland, Finnish LaplandFinland, Finnish lapland, Global Wildlife Travel Index 2019, True Luxury Travel, Wilderness in Lapland

The report mentioned that the 2019 analysis has found Finland to be the best destination in the world for wildlife travel – thanks to its high levels of environmental sustainability, its unique and varied diversity of species, beautiful natural landscapes, and conservation efforts. Sweden ranked second in the list and the other contries of top 10 are Brazil (3rd), Canada (4th), United States (5th), Norway (6th), Spain (7th), Germany (8th), Poland (9th) and Slovenia.

Aurora magic in Finnish Lapland by Visit Lapland ourlapland.fi

Magical Nights- Aurora season is almost here

August 13, 2019August 25, 2019Finnish Lapland, Northern LightsAurora Borealis in Lapland, Northern lights, Visit Lapland northern lights

Experiencing the Northern Lights is a lifetime dream for many of us. The magical show of aurora borealis is definitely at the top of your bucket list. You probably also know that Read More

Everyday life in Luosto Finnish Lapland- Visit Lapland blog by Anouska

Everyday adventures in Lapland & my busy Arctic life – is this for real!

July 28, 2019August 25, 2019Finnish LaplandFinnish lapland, Pelkosenniemi, Pyhä-Luosto, Sodankylä, Summer, Visit Lapland

Moving to different country is a big step, but if it feels like home why not risk everything and take the jump! I moved to Lapland from the Netherlands due to my Read More

Arctic Summer in Fell Lapland- Ylläs Äkäslompolo story by Minna Raitanen

Can’t get enough of the nightless nights in Fell Lapland- Here’s why

July 21, 2019July 21, 2019Finnish LaplandFinnish lapland, Nightless Night, Outdoor, Summer

Best thing in Lapland is nature for sure. All the beautiful fells, big old pine trees, mystical swamps, forests filled with berries, autumn colours, snowy winters and heart melting sunsets are things Read More

Lapland wilderness huts Finland by Visit Lapland

12 Wilderness Huts in Lapland to be Renovated in Summer

April 13, 2019April 16, 2019Finnish Lapland, Hiking in Lapland, News, SummerLapland, National Parks, Summer, WIlderness huts

12 Wilderness huts in Lapland will be repaired during the summer time, said Metsähallitus. There huts are situated in different parts of Lapland and out of service during the maintenance period. Travelers Read More

Jenna in a reindeer farm in Lapland Luosto with the reindeer in the sunny winter day

Always a piece of me staying here in Lapland: Arctic Life, reindeer farm & Jenna

March 22, 2019April 16, 2019Finnish LaplandFinnish lapland, Life in Lapland, Luosto, Our Lapland, Reindeer

Imagine waking up in the morning, taking a hot cup of coffee and looking outside of the window. You’d see the bright sun rising from the behind of a snowy, frosty forest Read More

Aurora night and dream trip to Inari Lapland northern lights in the sky

Dream weekend trip to Finnish Lapland – Call it a Magic

March 8, 2019April 16, 2019Finnish Lapland, Inari, Northern Lights, WinterAurora Borealis, Inari, Ivalo, Northern lights, Winter holiday

How do you plan your dream trip to Lapland. Some people prefer just coming to visit Lapland to meet their dream. Is it worth to pay a visit to the north. How about a weekend trip to Ivalo, Inari of Finnish Lapland. Laura Abbate tells us her experience & journey to Inari.

Family visit to Lapland Santa hometown Rovaniemi Finland

A-Z of my family Visit to Santa’s hometown: How to plan & What to Do (Part 2)

March 1, 2019March 12, 2019Finnish Lapland, Rovaniemifamily Travel, Finland, Lapland, Rovaniemi, Santa Claus

You don’t need to pre-book the “taster” activities but if you choose to do longer safaris then you can go to the main reception and book there or online. Don’t get a Read More

A to Z of My Family Visit to Santa’s hometown: How to plan & What to Do (Part 1)

February 26, 2019April 16, 2019Finnish Lapland, RovaniemiChristmas, family Travel, Lapland, Rovaniemi, Santa Claus

Since returning from Lapland myself and my husband have been inundated with questions from friends, family and work colleagues about how to go about planning a trip to Lapland. With this in mind I decided to write a (once off) blog on our experience from start to finish.

My Visit Lapland experience: How i got infected by the ‘Lapland Virus’

February 23, 2019April 16, 2019Finnish Lapland, RovaniemiArctic Food, Christmas, Lapland, Reindeer, Rovaniemi, Santa Claus, Silence

Some say there is a special word for this state of mind. They all it a Lapland virus (I don’t know the exact Finnish word for it), which you may catch on your first visit and never get rid of it, for the rest of your life. I definitely got infected and after three visits to Lapland in different times of the year, still did not get cured. But who wants to be cured anyway?