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Lapland, Finland

Travel guide · Finland

Lapland: what to see and when to go

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Finnish Lapland is snowy forest, frozen lakes and the Sami homeland, with Rovaniemi, right on the Arctic Circle, as its gateway. Come in winter for huskies, reindeer, glass igloos and the northern lights, or in summer for hiking under the midnight sun.

What to see and do in Lapland

  1. Rovaniemi and the Arctic Circle

    Santa Claus Village and the Arktikum, a museum of Arctic life.

  2. Husky and reindeer safaris

    Glide through silent forests on a sled pulled by dogs or reindeer.

  3. Northern lights

    Visible on around 200 nights a year in the far north, best away from lights near Saariselkä or Levi.

  4. Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

    Fell hikes and ski trails in some of the cleanest air in the world.

  5. Sami culture

    The Siida museum in Inari and visits to reindeer-herding families.

Tours and tickets in Lapland

Best time to go

Weather month by month
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg. high-7°-6°-2°4°11°17°21°18°12°4°-1°-4°
Rainy days111099911131513131114

Getting there

FromFlight timeReturn flight
London 3 hr, 30 min≈ €200 · See flights
New York 8 hr, 45 min≈ €500 · See flights
Los Angeles 11 hr, 30 min≈ €560 · See flights
Dubai 7 hr≈ €420 · See flights
Singapore 12 hr, 30 min≈ €590 · See flights
Sydney 19 hr, 45 min≈ €760 · See flights
Stay≈ €120 per night

3 nights from London: ≈ €560 per person, flight and stay included.

Per person. Estimates from distance and local prices; real fares depend on your dates.

Essentials

Country
Finland
Currency
Euro
Good for
nature · wild · calm
How long to stay
4–6 days
Where to stay
Rovaniemi for easy access; Levi, Saariselkä or Inari for the aurora and the wilderness.Find a place to stay in Lapland

Plan your trip

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Frequently asked questions

What's the weather like in Lapland and when should you go?

Average highs range from -7° in January to 21° in July.

How many days do you need in Lapland?

4 to 6 days is enough to see the essentials without rushing.

What does a few days in Lapland cost?

Accommodation runs at around €120 per person per night. 3 nights from London: ≈ €560 per person, flight and stay included. The flight from London takes about 3 hr, 30 min.

Where should you stay in Lapland?

Rovaniemi for easy access; Levi, Saariselkä or Inari for the aurora and the wilderness.

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