Lapland, The Most Christmassy Destination in The World

Lapland is known for the hometown of Santa, Northern Lights, reindeers and its endless snow and ice. This region with its mysterious nature and amazing attractions has become one of the most popular christmassy destinations for travelers. In this article, we want to learn all about the wonders of Finnish Lapland.

Finland is the world's happiest country, which has the highest percentage of forest cover, Europe's largest lake area and has the largest archipelago in the world. Finland is a Scandinavian country in northern Europe, which Lapland is the largest and northernmost region of this country. It shares its borders with Norway, Sweden, and Russia. This country with an area of 338,145square kilometers has a population of 5.6 million people in the last census. Finland has maritime and continental climates with bitterly cold winter and warm summers. Finnish is the official language in this country and people have a very high proficiency level in English.  The euro is the official currency of Finland, which is a member of the European Union. Helsinki is the capital, largest and most populous city of Finland, which is known as The Pearl of the Baltic Sea. The great majority of the people are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. Finland with its unique wilderness areas, crystal clear lakes, stunning archipelagos, dense forests, lakeside wooden cabins, pristine winter areas and aurora borealis is a great place for tourism.

Where is Lapland?
Lapland is the largest and the most northern region in Finland, which is surrounded by the Norwegian Sea to the west, the Barents Sea to the north, and the White Sea to the east. Rovaniemi, hometown of Santa is the capital of Finnish Lapland. This magical small town includes several shops, cafes, restaurants, Santa Claus Village , Santa Park and a small entertainment complex for children.

Some Most Interesting Facts About Lapland

• According to legends, this magical land is the birthplace of Santa.
• The reindeer is the the symbol of Lapland, Finland.
• Lapland is famous for its vivid northern lights.

Top Best Things to Do in Lapland
Santa Claus Village
If you want to visit Santa in Lapland, you can see him in Santa Claus village. Every year on December 23, Santa Claus starts his magical journey to deliver gifts to children around the world. He also answers all the letters with a special stamp from the city's post office. People come to Lapland to see Santa Claus from different parts of the world.
Address: 96930 Rovaniemi, Finland

Oy Levi Ski Resort
Oy Levi Ski Resort is one of the top tourist attractions in this town, which is located in the west of Lapland. This ski resort is one of the most famous and largest ski resorts in Finnish Lapland. The resort has a variety of slopes designed for all skill levels: from beginners to experts, where you can improve your skills and abilities.
Address: Hissitie 8, 99130 Kittilä, Finland

Lapland Hotels Snow Village

The best ice hotels in the world are located near the North Pole, which are made with ice and snow molds at the beginning of the winter. Lapland hotels snow village is one of the breathtaking sights in Lapland. This hotel includes free wi-fi, ice restaurant, ice chapel, ice slide, and a wide variety of outdoor activities and tours.
Address: Lainiotie 566, 99120 Kittilä, Finland

Stay in a Glass Igloo and Aurora Hotel
This magnificent hotel is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Lapland. In glass igloos, you can fall asleep under the northern lights and the starry sky and enjoy the wonderful snowy scenery immediately after waking up. These igloos include ice restaurant, ice bar, snow sauna and snow activities.

Husky Sledding Tours
Husky Sledding Tour is one of the most exciting experience that you can have in Finnish Lapland. These tours allow you to see the surrounding scenery and enjoy the winter landscapes on your holiday.

Reindeer sleigh rides
reindeer sleigh is another way that you can commute in Lapland. reindeer is one of the most iconic Christmas animals, which are relatively slow. This majestic animal is a most important part of Lapland culture.

Viewing the Northern Lights in The Sky
Lapland is one of the best areas in the world for watching northern lights. Northern Lights can be seen from the end of August to April in Finland and Lapland is a popular destination among aurora lovers. There are also places in Finnish Lapland where you can see the northern lights much more clearly such as Utsjoki, the northernmost region of Lapland.

Best Foods You Should Try in Lapland
Almond Potatoes
Almond potatoes are one of the most famous local dishes of Finnish Lapland, which has many fans among the people of this region and even tourists. This dish is made with peeled potatoes, salt, olive oil, ground almonds and black peppers.

Poronkäristys (Sautéed reindeer)

Poronkäristys is a traditional Finnish dish, which is popular in Finnish Lapland , Norway and Sweden. The reindeer is sautéed in fat, and spiced with black pepper and salt.

Smoked Salmon
Smoked Salmon is another most delicious food in Finnish Lapland, which is prepared with a variety of flavors and additives.

Lohikeitto (salmon soup)
One of the most famous dishes in Helsinki is a kind of fish soup called Lohikito. This dish consists of salmon fillets, boiled potatoes, carrots, leeks and milk. The traditional fish soup is creamy and served with some dill.