Travel guides to Finnish Lapland
Follow a fell trail, linger in a riverside village or plan a snowy escape. Explore Finnish Lapland beyond a single season, from the long light of summer to autumn colours and winter days.
Places, practical guides and a little local context to help you find your way north.
Rovaniemi in December has about 3 hours 45 minutes of daylight on 1 December and 2 hours 15 minutes at the winter solstice on…
Read the guide : Rovaniemi in December: Daylight, Weather, What’s Open, Christmas Events and What to Book Early
The best Rovaniemi restaurants for Lappish food are Nili and Arctic Restaurant on Valtakatu downtown, with Taiga further along the same street for set…
Read the guide : Rovaniemi Restaurants: 9 Best Places for Reindeer, Arctic Char and Fine Dining
Where to stay in Rovaniemi comes down to three areas: downtown, Santa Claus Village or Ounasvaara. Downtown puts restaurants and the train station within…
Read the guide : Where to Stay in Rovaniemi: Downtown, Santa Claus Village or Ounasvaara, With 9 Hotels and Igloos Compared
Northern lights tours from Rovaniemi run from late August to mid-April and cost €69–238 per adult for the group tours in this guide, while…
Read the guide : Northern Lights Tours in Rovaniemi: 9 Tours Compared by Type, Length and Price
Rovaniemi to Levi is about 170 km (105 miles) north-west by road, and for most travelers the scheduled bus is the simplest way to…
Read the guide : Rovaniemi to Levi: Bus, Car Rental or Private Transfer, With Travel Times and Costs
For most travelers, the best way from Rovaniemi to Saariselkä is the direct long-distance bus. Eskelinen Lapin Linjat runs it all year, and the…
Read the guide : Rovaniemi to Saariselkä: Bus, Car or Flying to Ivalo, With Travel Times and CostsStart with a season, a region or the way you want to spend your days. Finnish Lapland is a big place: a well-chosen base leaves more time to enjoy it.
Open fell views, quiet forest paths and shorter stops in nature. Find a starting point that suits your time, experience and the season.
Search this topic →Long summer evenings, autumn colours and snow-covered landscapes each offer a different journey. Let the season shape your plans, rather than treat every month as the same destination.
Search this topic →Look beyond the map pin: explore Rovaniemi, smaller communities, museums and everyday places. Discover Sámi culture through Sámi-led cultural institutions and local voices.
Search this topic →Make room for local flavours, cafés and restaurants along your route. A good meal can be part of the journey, whether you are in a town or staying further afield.
Search this topic →Choose a base that fits your plans, from a town hotel to a cabin stay. Understand distances and transport options, and leave breathing space between the places you want to see.
Search this topic →Build in short nature stops, shared experiences and time to slow down. Plan days that work for different ages and interests, with room to change course.
Search this topic →A city break in Rovaniemi, a stay near the western fells and a journey to Inari or Utsjoki are different experiences. Best in Lapland helps you put places, distances and seasons into context, so you can build a trip that feels right rather than rush to see everything. Get to know local communities on their own terms, and explore Sámi culture through the people and organisations who represent it.