For adventurous travelers is one vacation Lapland a dream come true. But actually Lapland is not really an official place. The people who live there call themselves sami and they expect tourists to call them that too. Are you also curious about a trip to Lapland? Here you can read everything you need to know before you go. We have listed 4 fun places and activities for you.
Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi is a city in Lapland that is often seen as the capital of that region. Many people start their holiday here. If you head north, you will soon find yourself in rough and wild areas. But during the summer months you can especially do adventurous activities in the city. In the winter months there is something special that you will not find anywhere else. Near the city there is SantaPark, also known as Santa Claus Village, where Santa Claus lives. If you made the long journey here as a child, you should definitely take a photo.
Levi
Levi is one of the most famous ski resorts in Lapland. It's a great place to ski if you want something different from the usual ski resorts Switzerland en France. Hoewel de resorts hier wat kleinschaliger zijn, zijn ze goed uitgerust en hebben ze pistes voor zowel beginners als professionele skiërs. Het bijzondere is dat je ‘s avonds tijdens het skiën misschien wel het prachtige noorderlicht kunt zien, wat een onvergetelijke ervaring is. Onthoud wel dat het hier veel kouder is dan in andere skigebieden in Europa, dus zorg ervoor dat je je goed voorbereid.
Kilpisjarvi
Kilpisjarvi is a popular place for tourists as it is a special point where Finland, Norway en Sweden getting together. It's a great place to take beautiful pictures. Nearby there is also the holy mountain Get it, which you can climb in the summer on foot and in the winter months you can go there with expert guidance on skis. The local people want you to respect their traditions when you visit this place. The view from this mountain is fantastic all year round.
Ice fishing
Ice fishing is a unique experience that you don't want to miss in Lapland, even if you are not normally a fan of fishing. You start by drilling a hole in the ice, which is then enlarged until it has a diameter of up to 25 centimeters. They use a special trick to ensure that the hole does not immediately freeze over again. Then you can lower your fishing line with bait into the water and wait patiently. Don't forget to dress warmly against the severe cold. As soon as you catch a fish, it is immediately prepared and you will notice that it tastes much better than usual.
Are you already looking forward to your trip?
