Sound of 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.

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 - Relax to the Sounds 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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TIPS & STORIES

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.
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.
Coolest eateries in Lapland
We listed 8 of the coolest eateries, all with a unique atmosphere and culinary twist.
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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.
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Only in Lapland

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

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.
How to Write a Letter to Santa Claus
Have you ever wondered about Santa's address or how to write a letter to Father Christmas? Wonder no more!
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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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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