Summer in Finnish Lapland

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: Polar Nights, autumn colors, Northern Lights, and Arctic cites nestled among Ice Age fells.

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.

TIPS & STORIES

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

Must-See summer events in Lapland
There’s a lot to see and do in Lapland during the summer months. Check out tips for the best summer events in Lapland!
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.
How to Make a Campfire
Don't like the cold or darkness? No problem! Check out our handy video guide on how to make a campfire, Lapland-style!
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Plan Your Stay

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

Traveling 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

Only in Lapland

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

Sun, Sand & SUP Boards: the 8 best beaches in Lapland
An idyllic beach surrounded by whispering pines or a raucous riverside ... we have some of the best beaches in the Arctic!
8 Ways to Enjoy the Silence
Looking for a quiet place to hear your own thoughts? Welcome to Lapland's forests, villages, holy sites & national parks.
Magical Arctic Summer
One of the best ways to enjoy Nightless Nights is simply to stay up and enjoy the mystical and surreal atmosphere.
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Meet Reindeer Ailo

Behind-the-scenes of the movie Ailo's Journey, fun facts and fascinating stories about the most important animal in Lapland: reindeer.

Follow in Ailo's Footsteps
Follow the small reindeer through the snow-crowned forests of Posio and across the bald Utsjoki fells.
Year of the Reindeer
When is a reindeer born? Do they hibernate? What do they eat? Learn more as we explore the 1st year of a reindeer's life!
Filming Ailo's Journey
“Filming in Lapland here has made me realize that we still have wild locations in the world.” – Director Guillaume Maidatchevsky
Join the herd

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