Ylläs: To ski or not to ski, that is the question.

Ylläs fell provides some excellent downhill skiing as well as hundreds of kilometres of cross country trails.  However if you are not a skier, or are looking for something else to experience during your holiday then look no further – Ylläs really does have something for everyone!  The resort is made up of two villages

Shoeshoeing: Not Just A Walk In The Park

Another of the fantastic and hugely popular activities available in Levi is snowshoeing and we, the reps here in Levi, were lucky enough to embark on one of these guided trips available through our supplier – Lapin Luontoelamys, ahead of our very first guests last winter. Lapin Luontoelamys has been established for many years now

A history of Levi (why cross country is the new downhill)

Lapland is a region which spans across Norway, Sweden, Finland and into North Western parts of Russia. Finland is often spoken about as a Scandinavian country and although it has similar landscapes and political stances to its Western and Southern neighbours, it is not in fact a part of Scandinavia. A more correct term for

Island & Fjord Adventure

Island & Fjord Adventure I’ve recently returned from the beautiful fishing town that is Harstad in Troms county, Northern Norway! As an Inghams representative I was fortunate enough to travel to this little known municipality to experience everything that we offer here above the arctic circle… Day 1 On arrival it was clear that both hotels

Ask The Experts: A Night To Remember

Last December I visited the town of Levi and just like many of our guests, I was desperate to see the Northern Lights during my trip. The thing is, no matter how much you want to see them, they aren’t always out to play, and when they are, the conditions have to be just right!

Ask The Experts: Husky & Reindeer Safari

For children and adults alike, a trip to Lapland isn’t complete without getting up-close and personal with the native wildlife; and on my trip in December I did just that with our combined Husky & Reindeer Safari!! This compact excursion allows you to visit two neighbouring farms roughly 30 minutes outside of Levi town. Both

Lapland: Not just for Christmas!

When I chat about Lapland to my friends back at home or to my guests during the summer months, everyone has thousands of questions about living way up in the north of Finland, 200km above the Arctic Circle.  How cold does it get? (Very!) Is it dark all the time?  (No!) What is the best age

A Magical Proposal in Lapland

Recently two of our Head Office staff, Clarissa and Andy, travelled to Lapland to enjoy a romantic getaway. Little did Clarissa know, that Andy had an extra special surprise planned for her…. “So you recently travelled to Lapland for a magical trip, but you didn’t realise quite how magical it was going to be…” Where did