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January Sunrise in Finnish Lapland- Picture by Jasim Sarker- Visit Lapland

Polar Night Ends in Lapland: Sunshine Is Back Again

New Year sunrise today in Utsjoki, Lapland Polar night has ended in Finnish Lapland and the first sunrise of this year was today 17 January.  According to the Finnish Meteorological Institute, the Read More

Vasara Reindeer ranch Lapland Kilpisjärvi Finland

Animal Welfare Criteria for Sled Dogs and Reindeer Launched in Finland

Animal Welfare Criteria in Finland Finland is taking leading action towards responsible tourism by developing animal welfare criteria included in the Green Activities certificate for sled dogs and reindeer. Dog sledding and Read More

Sami national day Inari, Visit Lapland- Sajos, Sápmi Lapland

New Project Aims Certification Criteria For Saami Tourism Businesses in Lapland

The Multidimensional Tourism Institute of the University of Lapland has started a project, in which thorough background research will be completed before making certification criteria to help recognize holistically sustainable Saami tourism Read More

Cahkal hotel by Erika Katainen

Welcome To The Coziest Place In Kilpisjärvi – Cahkal Hotel

Kilpisjärvi – Cahkal Hotel While researching for places to visit in Lapland, you may have come across Kilpisjärvi – a village near the northwesternmost point of Finland, as well as the best Read More

Santa Claus Village Rovaniemi christmas snow winter lapland arctic circle Finland by Jasim Sarker

Waiting For The Cold And White Christmas! Come To Visit Lapland

Christmas celebrations are expected to be covered with snow everywhere in Finnish Lapland. The weather conditions are cold and the temperature is about -25°c during the Christmas time. Acording to the weather Read More

Cat by the Christmas tree by Erika Katainen

Christmas Traditions in Finland – What Are The Secrets

Christmas Traditions in Finland Ever wondered how Finns celebrate the holiday season in the winter wonderland? Or are you traveling to Finland for Christmas and want to experience it like a local? Read More

Arctic sunset in Nuorgam Utsjoki Finland By Jasim Sarker

Polar Night Has Begun in Finnish Lapland: Next Sunrise Next Year

Polar Night- Kaamos in Lapland, Finland What is Polar night! Have you ever experienced the days without the sunlight! In Finnish Lapland and in the arctic north it’s here again. Polar nights Read More

Lapland’s Rail Loop to Connect Fell Destinations

Lapland’s Rail Connectivity Finland is aiming to be carbon neutral by 2035, which has direct effect to emission reduction obligations and transport infrastructure. Expanding a sustainable and safe rail network plays an Read More