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.
Magical Arctic Summer
During the summer, nature speeds up. The buds burst forth, blossom and then explode into a million vibrant colors. That’s how you’ll feel too!
Lapland - Home of Santa Claus
You know his jolly beard, his lively reindeer, his capering, hardworking elves--but did you know that Lapland is the true home of Santa Claus?
Find your accommodation
Lapland has the accommodation you want, whether you're looking for first-class hotel services and candlelit cabins or affordable hostels and Airbnb.
Visit unique nature destinations
Unique nature destinations in Lapland, like Korouoma Nature Reserve Area and Riisitunturi National Park provide canyon and fell scenery for many activities.
Must-See summer events in Lapland
There’s a lot to see and do in Lapland also during the summer months. Check out tips for the best summer events in Lapland!
LIVE AND WORK
Breath-taking surroundings, remarkable opportunities and real-life stories.
8 tips for freeriding in Lapland
Freeriding has become more and more popular all over the world and also in Lapland.
Aurora Estate – a boutique establishment specialising in luxury travel
Sirly Schinmann's, one of the two founders, career took off after she participated in the Finnish MasterChef.
Seasonal work in Lapland: Meet Sonja and Corentin
Every winter, thousands of workers come to seasonal work in Lapland.
8 Cool things about Lapland
8 years ago, I was invited to speak in Lapland for the first time at Arctic Design Week.
A cosy home at the foot of a fell
Move to Lapland, but from where apartment? Here are tips to search of the apartment from Lapland.
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.
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.
25% Cash Rebate - Fast & Simple
The incentive compensates up to 25% of actual costs incurred in Finland in pre-production, production or post-production.
Location Scout Lori Balton Discovers Magic Hours of Lapland
”The light, landscapes and unbroken silence make Lapland definitely stand out of the crowd as a filming location."
Lapland’s Arctic Conditions Perfect for Commercial Shoot
The biggest-ever commercial shoot in Lapland was the latest proof of our film-making efficiency, flexibility and competence.
BUSINESS
Northern competitiveness, Arctic sustainability and sensible investments.
Looking for useful statistics on the Lapland tourism industry in 2017?
Lapland Awaits Chinese Investments on the Horizon
The business leaders and experts of Lapland tell their opinions about the present situation of Chinese investments in Lapland.
Tourism Boom Boosts Real Estate in Lapland
Lapland's recent tourism boom has left a number of positive impacts on its economy as reflected in the increased investments in real estate in Lapland.
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 has Huge Potential for Sustainable Business
Susan McPherson visited Finnish Lapland and was impressed the way of doing business here.