Nature

Lapland is well known for its amazing nature and wilderness. The nature of Lapland is unique and you can't experience anything like that anywhere else. One of the best ways to relax is of course in the nature and in Lapland it's easily possible.

There lives only 2,1 people per square kilometer in Lapland, so there are plenty of space for everyone to see and feel the magic of the Nature in Lapland.

For example midnight sun, northern lights, reindeers and hundreds of lakes are something that gives Lapland a unique nature.

Experience the nature

Some of best ways to experience the nature of Lapland are hiking, trekking, downhill skiing or snowboarding and cross-country skiing.

All the four seasons offer different aspect to the nature of Lapland. Long-lasting winter shows the rudeness and the uniqueness of the nature at the same time. In the summer you should definitely stay up late because of the midnight sun.

In the autumn (aka fall) the magical colors of Ruska will amaze you. Ruska is a Finnish word and in English the best description for the phenomenon is probably Autumn leaf colors. Ruska is time when the summer is over and leaves of the trees get a new color. The colors varies beautifully from shades of orange and yellow to green and brown.

Little place called Kakslauttanen just near Ivalo and Saariselka has build a new Igloo Village. A night at a Snow or Glass Igloo sounds like a great way to spend a night. Read more about Igloo Village »

Did you know that in Lapland sun is visible around the clock 73 days in the summer. More facts about Lapland »