The Midnight Sun over Virtual Lapland
Virtual Lapland
Under the Midnight Sun in Lapland Finland

Are you ready to explore Finnish Lapland?

Welcome to the official travel website for Finnish Lapland, the home of Santa Claus, the last wilderness in Europe, and part of the Sámi homeland. Lapland is a destination above ordinary, full of contrasts and unique natural phenomena: Midnight Sun, Polar Nights, autumn colors, Northern Lights, and Arctic cites nestled among Ice Age fells.

Virtual Lapland is your gateway to an Arctic experience unlike any other. Explore Finnish Lapland anywhere, anytime, watch a dazzling Northern Lights show, explore how the seasons and wilderness intertwine and meet the wildlife of the North!

If you’re looking for the frosty bite of a reindeer sleigh ride or the soft heat of a traditional sauna, you might be ready. If you want to explore the wilderness during a white summer night and meet Santa any time of year, you might be ready.

If you’re done with the ordinary, you might just be ready for Finnish Lapland.

Find out more below, or follow the stories on our Facebook and Instagram.

Covid-19 & Travel to Lapland 

(Latest update: 20 October 2021)

Finland welcomes all fully-vaccinated travelers and travelers from low-risk countries!

For more information and details, check out Visit Finland’s practical information for travelers during the Covid-19 pandemic. Traveling directly to Lapland? Visit Lapland Entry.

About Lapland

Mythical and magical – pristine nature and breath-taking phenomena make Lapland something else.

Land of the Midnight Sun
Want to know why the sun refuses to set sometimes? Here's all you need to know about the Nightless Night & how you can experience it yourself in the Land of the Midnight Sun.
Northern Lights & Aurora Borealis
What's the best place to see the auroras? How do I photograph the Northern Lights? What the hell is a firefox? We've gathered all the best Northern Lights info right here.
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?
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Things to do

How to make the most of your time in Lapland – meet locals and find out what northern life is all about.

8 Most Instagrammable Places in Finnish Lapland
Canyon vistas & Arctic mountains. Lapland is utterly Instagrammable. Here's our list of fave places to capture the moment.
Snowcastles & Forest Skis: Lapland Winter Bucket List
Winter in Lapland means flying down the slopes on skis, trekking Finland's tallest mountain with snowshoes, and visiting castles made of snow and ice.
8 Best Places to see the Northern Lights in Lapland
Combine auroras with a fell landscape or a thrilling e-snowmobile safari, and you'll have an unforgettable experience!
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Plan Your Stay

How to get to Lapland, where to go once here and more useful travel information.

Traveling - Flights to Lapland
Lapland is connected to the world through flights, trains and highways.
Traveling around Lapland
Traveling from one unforgettable destination to another goes smoothly with your own car, a rental car, by bus or taxi.
Find your accommodation
Lapland has the accommodation you want, from first-class hotel services to hostels and candlelit cabins.
Make plans

Travel Responsibly

Find out below how we have become one of the most sustainable tourism destinations, and how you can have a positive impact on the environment, economy and culture of Lapland and the whole world.

Eco-hotels & Sustainable Accommodation in Lapland
Looking for green hotels, responsible resorts & other eco-stays? Lapland has a wide choice of sustainable choices.
Eco Tours & Green Activities in Lapland
Looking for eco tours, responsible companies & top-rated wilderness adventures? Lapland has green experiences tailored for you.
How to Travel Responsibly in Lapland - Sustainability Guide for Travelers
Looking for information on responsible travel to Lapland? Check out our Guide for Responsible Tourism in Lapland.
Travel Responsibly

Sound of Lapland

There are no blaring car alarms, buzzing metro lines or wheezing air vents here.

Carly Rae Jepsen - Inspired by Lapland
Carly came to Lapland to experience the wonders of Arctic summer. See her live performance and learn more about her visit.
SCAPES - Escape With the Sound of Lapland
Our premiere album of relaxing nature sounds whisks you away to the fells, streams & log cabins of Lapland.
Lapland Sound Collection
With dozens of sound FX, the Lapland Sound Collection gives you free-to-use sonic spices for your songs, videos & more!
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