Top things to do in Lapland (including meeting Santa!)

From husky sledding and reindeer safaris, to snowmobiling and skiing, Lapland is home to some of the most spellbinding experiences in Scandinavia. With snow-covered forests and rolling hillsides as your backdrop, whether you’re visiting on a family ski holiday or looking to get away on a magical family adventure, visiting Lapland is sure to open

Lapland Holidays Cabins

Frozen Landscapes: Photographing Finnish Lapland

Just like everyone else, ahead of my arrival in to Lapland I was so HUGELY excited to come to Lapland to experience all of the unmissable activities, that is, the reindeer sleigh rides, husky sleds, snowmobiling and of course, working alongside the real Santa!! The last thing I was thinking about before departure was bringing a decent camera as

Muotka Wilderness Lodge

Outside, icicles hang from a roof laden in deep snow, while fir trees sculptured by ice, stand like frozen sentinels under a crisp night sky. Inside everything is warm, cosy and relaxed. A log fire roars, and a golden glow from glass-roofed cabins is discernible in the distance. This is the Muotka Wilderness Lodge, located

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

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

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!

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