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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 - Escape With 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.
How to deal with the mosquitoes in Lapland
You might find the mosquitoes in Lapland annoying at times, but the northern nuisances are not a danger to humans.
Lapland Road Trip – 8 Most Wonderful Routes in Lapland
Hop in, buckle up, and let's travel the most relaxing and rewarding stretches of asphalt in Finnish Lapland.
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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.
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Only in Lapland

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

8 Best Reasons to Visit Lapland in the Summer
Whether you're looking for sun and beaches, or the peace and quiet of a lakeside log cabin, Finnish Lapland is the perfect destination for your summer holiday.
Hear the Sounds of Lapland – Your SCAPES Bucket List
SCAPES is all about letting Lapland work its magic on your soul. Our bucket list has all 8 ways to experience those sounds.
The 8 Best Seasons in Lapland
What's your favorite Lapland season? The unending days of summer, autumn colorful explosion or one of winter's many phases? Learn more about Lapland's many awesome seasons!
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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 A Reindeer's Journey
“Filming in Lapland here has made me realize that we still have wild locations in the world.” – Director Guillaume Maidatchevsky
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