Christmas in Finland is more than a tradition. Since Finland is the place where Santa Claus lives, Finnish people take Christmas pretty seriously. Today we talk aboutthree sights and attractions that feature Santa Claus in Lapland, the north of Finland. All of these sights can be found in the...
Few things conjure fairy-tale romance like a snow castle. First built in 1996 as a Unicef project, this is a Lapland winter highlight and a favoured…
The national animal is the brown bear. There are still about 2000 of these fascinating mammals roaming around freely in Finland. The male bears can weigh up to 300 kg and hunt mainly deer and elks (moose). The eastern borderlands to Russia are the best places to see bears in their natura...
Yes, I can hear you say, “we don’t have time for this”. Well, the good news is that there are some amazing overnight hikes that you can do. These make use of the trail’s hut amenities while allowing an alluring glimpse into the Lapland wilderness. One of our favorite sections ...
Rambling over 4 hectares in the city centre alongside the north harbour, Töölönlahti, Helsinki's botanic gardens are filled with plants from Finland and… Login Kevo Strict Nature Reserve Northern Lapland Some of Finland's most breathtaking scenery is within the 712-sq-km Kevo Strict Natu...
Father Christmas - I was disappointed giving that we are in Lapland, no different to seeing one at home, again not very interactive or magical. Overall it’s worth visiting Read more Review of: SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus Written December 4, 2024 This review is...
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Wilderness Areas in Finland and Lapland. There are 12 protected Wilderness Areas in Finland, all of which are located in Finnish Lapland.
At this time of year there are only two hours of daylight (or rather greylight - it never gets bright) in Lapland. We clamber on to snowmobiles, and set off across a wide expanse of open land between the forests. They're tricky to handle at first, but we soon get their measure....
From the Arctic wilderness of Lapland to the sun-baked Cyclades, from the prehistoric cave paintings in France to Denmark’s contemporary design, from the cycling Dutch to the pasta-twirling Italians—Europe contains entire worlds within its continental confines. There is an endless buffet—orsmör...