Winter 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 place above ordinary. It is a destination of contrasts and unique natural phenomena: Polar Nights, autumn colors, Northern Lights, Ice Age fells amidst Arctic cities.

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.

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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

In these behind-the-scenes interviews with Ailo filmmakers, they talk about Lapland as a filming inspiration, challenge and character.

Face the Cold in Comfort by Dressing Right

We want to share a few Arctic hacks to keep the smile on your face at all times.

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.

Capturing  the  Magic of Winter 

Our latest Arctic-inspired creative is Kirsi Tasala. Here's her tips on how to photograph Lapland's magical winters.

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.

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.

Snowkites & Snowcastles: 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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