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Young child wearing a snowsuit and wool balaclava in Finnish Lapland
Travel Tips
August 29, 2026

What to Pack for Lapland with Kids

A practical Lapland packing list for families, based on our own experience spending Arctic winters with a young child.

Green and purple Northern Lights above the forest in Finnish Lapland
Local Explains
August 29, 2026

Why Nobody Can Promise the Northern Lights

Can anyone guarantee the Northern Lights in Lapland? Paul explains why the answer is no, how local knowledge helps and why the night can still be special.

Happy five-year-old boy sledding down a snowy hill during winter holidays in Lapland.
Travel Tips
August 29, 2026

What to Wear in Lapland with Kids

How do you keep children warm in Lapland? Practical advice from our own experience on layers, boots, mittens, wool and dressing for Arctic winter.

Kids enjoying a snowy day, pulling their sleds through a winter neighborhood in Lapland.
Activities
August 29, 2026

Playgrounds in Lapland. How Kids Enjoy the Arctic Winter

Our favourite places to play with kids in Rovaniemi, from snowy playgrounds and first steps on ice skates to easy indoor activities for colder days.

Woman warming by a campfire during winter in Finnish Lapland
Travel Tips
August 29, 2026

What to Wear in Lapland in Winter

What should you wear in Lapland in winter? Practical advice on layering, winter boots, cold-weather clothing and what you can leave at home.

Reindeer crossing a snow-covered road in Finnish Lapland
Local Explains
August 28, 2026

What Reindeer Are Really Like

Are reindeer in Lapland wild or tame? Paul explains what they are really like, why they appear along the roads and how living around them changes the way you see them.

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