Introducing Lapland
Extending hundreds of kilometres above the Arctic Circle, Lapland is Finland’s true wilderness. For many, this northern extreme is the classic Finland – a mysterious land of clear Arctic air where the midnight sun brings continuous daylight in the brief summer (June to August) and the long, polar nights offer the chance to view the stunning aurora borealis (October to March). From September, the period known locally as ruska (autumn) produces exceptional colours of gold, red and brown, and in the far north kaamos, the season of eerie bluish light, begins late in October.
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Opportunities to get out and experience this sugar-coated wonderland are endless. In winter you can mush with husky-dogs, ski in downhill resorts, cheer for reindeer races on frozen lakes, drill a hole and go ice-fishing or snowmobile through forests. In summer, hike through pristine national parks in endless daylight and raft down whitewater rivers. The only limitation here is your budget.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Lapland in October
by johnthefinn 11 September 2011
Whichever one happens to have the northern lights plus warmer temperatures on the dates you're travelling. The Arctic regions tend to…
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RE: Lapland in October
by iviehoff 06 September 2011
>Is there a better chance to catch Northern Lights in Finland than Norway in mid Nov ? Rather vague question. Most of Norway is, on…
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Re: Lapland in October
by Irislo 04 September 2011
Is there a better chance to catch Northern Lights in Finland than Norway in mid Nov ?
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