Contents

Introduction

Lapland in a Nutshell

Lapland on the Map

Climate

When to visit

Essential Tips for Travelers

Getting There and Traveling in the Region

Air

Train

Bus

Sea

Taxi

Car and motorbike

Driving from Continental Europe to Lapland

Sami People

Sami culture

Sami languages

History

Today

Nordkapp (North Cape)

Modern pilgrimage

Common driving routes to Nordkapp

Nordkapp weather

First, the Kings arrived, and tourists followed

Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)

Viewing the Northern Lights

Applications and alert services for the Northern Lights

Lapland Top 5

Top 5 sights

Top 5 scenic drives

Top 5 places of Sami culture

Top 5 towns

Top 5 fell sceneries

Top 5 fjords

Top 5 destinations for hiking

Top 5 ski resorts

Traffic Hubs

Sights, Towns, Villages and Resorts

National Parks

Everyman's Rights in Scandinavia

About wilderness cabins

Wildlife

Reindeer

Mosquitoes

Lake and river fish

Sea life

Bear

Wolf

Wolverine

Lynx

Arctic fox

Elk

Birds

Dog breeds of Lapland

Vegetation

Activities

Bear and wolf watching

Berry and mushroom picking

Birdwatching

Cross-country skiing

Cycling

Dogsledding

Downhill skiing

Fishing

Gold panning

Hiking and trekking

Hunting

Kayaking

Snow mobiles

Whale watching

Sauna

Events

Museums

Accommodations

Food

About food in Lapland

Tips for the road

Scandinavian food

Bars and cafés

Shopping

Practical Information

Brief Histories of Sweden, Norway, and Finland

Country Facts