| Lapland is the name of a region in north Europe that | | | | over the horizon and the first blanket of snow |
| belongs to Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia and it | | | | covers the land. One of the most interesting |
| is traditionally inhabited by the Sami people. Today | | | | phenomena during winter is the Aurora Borealis - the |
| the northernmost province of Finland officially carries | | | | Northern Lights which is nature's most beautiful light |
| the name Lapland. Similarly, the northernmost | | | | show, with quickly changing colours, power and |
| province in Sweden, although administratively | | | | changing form. It is said that the strongest and |
| subdivided between two counties, carries the name | | | | brightest of the Northern Lights will give as much light |
| Lapland. Lapland is located in Northern Europe and | | | | as the moon. |
| includes the northern parts of Scandinavia and the | | | | The spring comes with melting ice. In spring the sun |
| Kola Peninsula in Russia. | | | | hangs low over the horizon, casting light day and |
| The Swedish Lapland is known as Europe's "Last | | | | night and the elongated days make it the perfect |
| Great Wilderness" and it is situated close to the | | | | place for al-fresco activities. Between June and the |
| Arctic Circle having stunning views and beautiful | | | | first half of July the sun does not actually set. |
| un-spoilt countryside. It's one of the most un-spoilt | | | | As a tourist you can enjoy in Lapland different |
| areas on earth with high mountains, open plateaus, | | | | activities such as mountain climbing, hiking, and alpine |
| forests, rivers and waterfalls. Most rivers till run free | | | | skiing, some by fishing by a quiet woodland pool. You |
| from the mountains to the sea, following channels cut | | | | can snuggle under reindeer skins in a dogsled and |
| ten thousand years ago by the melting inland ice. The | | | | watch the magical dance of the Northern Lights |
| enormous forest areas are sparsely populated, but | | | | across the heavens. For the ones with a passion for |
| there are plenty of wild animals such as moose, bear, | | | | fishing, ice fishing or Nordic touring are good options. |
| Reindeer, wolf and land birds. Sea and river fisheries | | | | The coast offers you great options like a secret |
| abound in the region. Steamers are operated on | | | | cove with a shallow water beach. You can paddle a |
| some of the lakes, and a few ports are ice-free | | | | kayak silently from one island to another or enjoy a |
| throughout the year. | | | | swim under the Midnight Sun. |
| The coastline of Lapland is very attractive with its | | | | If you are looking for a special Christmas Holiday you |
| bays, long sandy beaches and picturesque villages. It | | | | can try the famous Santa Claus village, near the |
| is impossible not to be fascinated by the 300 km | | | | town of Rovaniemi on the Arctic Circle. It is an |
| seacoast and the archipelago of hundreds of islands. | | | | enchanting winter wonderland where you and your |
| When the surface of the sea is covered in ice an | | | | family can go in search of Santa Claus. Enjoy husky |
| exciting new landscape is created. | | | | and reindeer sleigh rides and enjoy all the sparkle of |
| If you are looking for a natural peaceful and beautiful | | | | an old-fashioned Christmas. |
| place to spend your holiday you can explore this land | | | | Another special attraction is the village made of ice: |
| of legends and nature in whichever way you choose. | | | | Jukkasjarvi with its Ice Hotel has been re-built every |
| The tourists can enjoy a sub artic climate with | | | | year since 1989. As the hotel melts in the summer |
| extreme temperature variations. It is mild in the | | | | and is rebuilt in the winter, it is never more than six |
| summer with temperatures reaching 20C and a | | | | months old. Inside the hotel you will find an art |
| snowland in winter with -30C in the coldest months. | | | | gallery, ice bar, cinema and chapel. The Ice Church is |
| The natural phenomena and culture are an attraction | | | | a consecrated room of snow and ice in which church |
| during all the seasons. | | | | services, weddings and christenings take place. |
| In the summer the sun does not set and doesn't rise | | | | Naturally Lapland is famous for dog-sleigh and |
| in mid-winter and that's why | | | | snowmobile safaris, amazing adventures in the arctic |
| Lapland is called the Land of the Midnight Sun. The | | | | wilderness. |
| winter starts in November when the sun barely rises | | | | |