THIS IS LAPLAND
Lapland is above ordinary – an area on top of the world, where the Northern Lights illuminate dark skies and the Midnight Sun makes nights white.
Lapland is nature’s magic coupled with genuine people and their stories.
Lapland is the northern part of Finland – a place to visit, to live and work, to shoot a film, and do business.
VISIT
Travel information, natural phenomena and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Sound of Lapland
Explore the natural & local soundscapes of Lapland, with an album of relaxing natural songs & a free-to-use sound FX library.
Lapland - Home of Santa Claus
You know the jolly beard, lively reindeer, & hardworking elves--but did you know that Lapland is the true home of Santa?
Aurora hunter’s checklist: Excursion essentials
This article covers all the aurora basics: where to go, when, how to follow forecasts, what to wear and what to pack.
The Magical Colors of Polar Night
The Polar Night is a bit different from the night anywhere else.
Winter Wonderland
The most wonderful time of year in Lapland means heavy snowfall, brilliant auroras and pure Christmas magic.
LIVE AND WORK
Breath-taking surroundings, remarkable opportunities and real-life stories.
Living in Lapland FAQ
Find the answers to frequently asked questions about moving to Lapland.
Seasonal Work in Lapland FAQ
Every winter, hundreds of seasonal workers come to Lapland. Find the necessary information from our FAQ.
Top Eight Reasons to Work in Lapland for the Winter
There are thousands of reasons to work in Lapland for the winter. We narrowed it down to the top 8.
How to find a home in Lapland
Moving to Lapland and wondering where to find an apartment? Here are some tips to help you find the place of your own.
FILM
Unique locations, functional infrastructure and dependable professionals.
About Us
We promote Lapland's filming locations, production and support services and develop local AV and production service businesses.
Locations
Looking for an Arctic filming location? Lapland has cityscapes, villages, green hills, vast frozen forests and stark tundra fells.
25% Cash Rebate - Fast & Simple
The incentive compensates up to 25% of actual costs incurred in Finland in pre-production, production or post-production.
Support Services
The Film Friendly network covers a wide variety of quality service providers to cover every aspect of your production in the Finnish Lapland.
Film Lapland Code of Conduct & Production Guide
We cover best practices when filming wilderness locations or downtown, culture, support & production services and more.
BUSINESS
Northern competitiveness, Arctic sustainability and sensible investments.
Five reasons to do business and invest in Lapland
Lapland is international and growing – a good place for business and investments.
Contact us
Our task is to communicate Lapland’s business potential and we are happy to help companies interested in establishing operations in Lapland.
Investments in sustainable high-end tourism are growing in Lapland
The Covid-19 pandemic is a huge challenge for all, but entrepreneurs believe the situation could even strengthen Lapland’s brand in the world.
Facts & Figures
Arctic business sectors have been examined and evaluated from different of angles. Step in to find useful statistics on how things are going in the north.
Lapland is the world’s best winter testing environment for automated driving and vehicles
Automated driving, hybrid technology, tires and components are tested in Arctic condition and top facilities in Lapland.
The mining industry in Lapland has tremendous potential, but its sustainability must be ensured
New mining act is a significant improvement for the Finnish mining industry.