MIDNIGHT SUN
In the summer Finnish Lapland bathes in 24-hour sunlight for nearly three months. It is an incredible contrast to the darkest winter months when there is no sun at all. “Midnight sun”, as this phenomenon is called, calls for many activities such as hiking on the beautiful fells or visiting cultural events such as the Midnight Sun Film Festival in Sodankylä.
MAGIC OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN
Two thirds of all of world’s people living in areas graced by the Midnight Sun reside in Finland. Above the Arctic Circle, in the northernmost parts of Finnish Lapland, the sun stays above the horizon for over 70 consecutive days.
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AUTUMN
Autumnal Lapland is the best place in Finland for witnessing “ruska” – a short period when all the foliage turn into bright colors like red, yellow and orange. Seeing ruska makes looking at the already breath-taking landscape into an out-of-this-world experience. Best ruska-time is usually in mid-September, lasting around one week.
RUSKA IN LAPLAND
Autumn leaf color occurs in all of Finland, but gets more vibrant the further north you go. We recommend hiking trips to Lapland in the autumn if you want to witness this spectacular natural phenomenon.
SKIING
Lapland’s versatile ski resorts offer downhill enthusiasts everything from kids’ runs to black slopes, and snow parks to backcountry exploring. The season starts in late October, and high season spans from February until the snow melts in early May.
HUSKIES AND REINDEERS
Lapland offers Finland’s best rides – would you be prefer to be shown around by a pack of happy hounds or Santa’s reindeer? Both are great ways to explore the snowy surroundings. Husky and reindeer rides can take from a few minutes to days long safaris.
LEVI
Levi offers a pace of life that will make your holiday an experience – it begins gently in the morning and throbs in the evening to the sound of dance music. There’s no risk of running out of things to do.
Saariselkä–Ivalo–Inari is Europe’s northernmost holiday resort where travellers can experience the mystery of Lapp culture. Enjoy the fantastic outdoor activities with modern facilities and genuine hospitality.
Enontekiö is located at the intersection of three national borders close to the Arctic Ocean. Here you can conquer the great fells and enjoy the charm of the authentic Sami culture at your own pace.