Lapland

Holidays to Lapland are extremely popular, particularly in the winter months. As Christmas draws nearer, families head to Lapland to experience the magic of the holiday season. However, Lapland offers more than just snow to its annual visitors. With each season come new changes in the country.

So the weather will very much depend upon what time of year you arrive. Lapland holidays also introduce you to hilly regions, aapa bogs which are packed full of beautiful bird life and vast river waterways.

You’ll find that the culture in the country has a mixture of Sweden, Russia and Norway; it’s bordering countries. What you will find is that the cultures vary a lot between the different regions of Lapland.

Lapland’s Main Attractions

If you take advantage of winter holidays to Lapland, you’ll get to take part in fun activities such as snowmobile safaris and husky sledge rides.

This is one of the most popular attractions in the country. Tourists come from far and wide to experience the rush that you get when you step onto the husky sleigh. Slightly more unique attractions on Lapland holidays include hot air balloon rides and helicopter sightseeing trips. Imagine seeing all that Lapland has to offer from the air. It will be an experience you won’t forget in a hurry!

The Sallivaara Reindeer Roundup Site is another attraction you won’t want to miss. It was originally built in 1933 and the roundup of Reindeer would usually last up to 2 weeks. It was a social event in Northern Lapland. These days you can stay in the wooden cabins and in the summer months if you book Lapland holidays to this part of the country then you’ll get to see a wide variety of birds.

If you love taking in a little history then no holidays to Lapland would be complete without a visit to the Siida Museum.

It is known to be one of Finland’s best museums and it mainly features a look into Lapland’s nature and ecology.

If you’re going on Lapland Holidays near Rovaniemi then you should definitely head to the zoo. It is packed full of Finnish animals and it has plenty to do for the whole family. As well as looking at the impressive animal displays, your kids can enjoy horseback rides and there’s even a little minikart circuit.

As you can see, holidays to Lapland offer so much more than you might first imagine.

Dining Out in Lapland

If you are in the Rovaniemi area then the Gaissa restaurant is definitely worth a look. While there’s only a short menu, you’ll find many local delicacies and it has a nice relaxing atmosphere.

Kaamasen Kievari is one of the most popular places to eat in Lapland. It is a fantastic roadhouse which serves up local dishes such as reindeer, salmon and whitefish.

The food will mainly be local Finnish delicacies. However, there’s also a great selection of local fish dishes available too. The food is fresh and delicious.

All in all, everyone should consider holidays to Lapland. Whether you go in winter, spring, summer or autumn, there will always be plenty to see and do.