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Lapland, Finland
Lapland wears its seasons well—especially during tourist-friendly summer months (courtesy, Finland Tourism Board)

Lapland Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Visit Santa and send a postcard home with an Arctic Circle stamp
  • Hike Lapland's wilderness parks
  • Mountain bike, raft, and try to pan for gold
  • See herds of reindeer

Lapland Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

Lapland stretches across Finland's far northern regions into the Arctic Circle, accounting for more than 30 percent of Finland's land mass, and both Finns and foreigners flock here to take advantage of this expansive landscape—hiking and rafting in summer, and cross-country and downhill skiing, snowmobiling, and reindeer safaris in winter.

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Hotels

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Fin-99830 Saariselka
Saariselka, Finland
Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Distance: 62.7 Miles
(from destination center)
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Scandic Hotel Rovaniemi
Koskikatu 23
Rovaniemi, Finland
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 77.6 Miles
(from destination center)
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Rantasipi Pohjanhovi
Pohjanpuistikko 2
Rovaniemi, Finland
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 77.3 Miles
(from destination center)
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Attractions

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Arctic Circle Tour
Rovaniemi, Finland
Distance: 73.6 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Your trail takes you along the frozen river... Read More
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Arktikum
Pohjoisranta 4
Rovaniemi, Finland Map
Distance: 77.0 Miles (from destination center)
Description: The Arktikum in Rovaniemi provides unique insight... Read More
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Santa Claus Village
Napapiirin lahja Oy, Arctic Circle
Rovaniemi, Finland
Distance: 77.7 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Meet Santa year-round at his Arctic Circle... Read More
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Lapland Vacation Rentals

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Karelien holiday get away - Sleeps 4
Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 4
Amenities: BBQ, Balcony, CD Player, Coffee Maker, Full kitchen, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Refrigerator, Stereo, TV
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Saimaa Lakes holiday get away - Sleeps 6
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: BBQ, Balcony, Coffee Maker, Full kitchen, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Refrigerator, TV
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Karelien-lapland holiday get away - Sleeps 6
Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: BBQ, Balcony, CD Player, Full kitchen, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Pets OK, Refrigerator, Stereo, TV
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