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 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.
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.
Eight reasons to do business in Lapland
Lapland is international and growing — a good place for business
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.
Four comments on responsibility in tourism in Lapland ”A competitive advantage which will only grow in significance”
Harriniva, Santa Park Arctic World, Pyhätunturi Ski Resort and Lapland Safaris explain what responsibility meansin the tourism business in Lapland.
Arctic testbed and know-how supporting development of intelligent traffic systems
Finnish Lapland offers a platform for testing weather-proof technological solutions for intelligent transport systems
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.