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Kemi showing landscape views, cruising and snow

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1. Santa Claus Village

Spend some time with everyone’s favorite festive figure in Santa Claus Village. The magical attraction is in Rovaniemi, the self-proclaimed home of Father Christmas. Here, it’s December 25 year-round and you can meet Santa on any day. This multifaceted attraction also features snow rides, restaurants and accommodations for anyone wanting to get into the Christmas spirit, even in July.

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2. Pyhä-Luosto National Park

Step into some of Lapland’s most dramatic wilderness in Pyhä-Luosto National Park. Amethyst mines, pockets of centuries-old woodland and sporting resorts are dotted around a landscape of untamed beauty. With limited light pollution, this is also an ideal place to watch the aurora borealis (northern lights) flickering in the night sky.

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Pyha-Luosto National Park featuring a lake or waterhole and forests

3. Lordi's Square

Follow in the footsteps of a heavy metal group in Lordi’s Square, a plaza in central Rovaniemi named after the Finnish group that won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006. This city center attraction features a tribute to the band and is surrounded by busy areas for shopping and dining. Begin your exploration of Rovaniemi in this square before walking to some of the town’s fascinating nearby attractions.

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Lordi Square which includes shopping, cbd and signage

4. Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park

Get ready for outdoor adventures amid the pristine and inspiring landscapes of Pallas-Yllästnturi National Park (Pallas-Yllästnturi kansallispuisto). The park spreads across over 250,000 acres (101,171 hectares) of barren wilderness in Finnish Lapland. It incorporates a chain of fells, ancient forests, lakes, rivers and undulating hills. Pallas-Yllästnturi National Park is a great vantage point for viewing the mystical midnight sun and northern lights.

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Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park featuring a house and forests

5. Arktikum

Enjoy the greatest light show on earth at the Arktikum and find out if you could survive in the Arctic. Stare into the eyes of a polar bear and discover the weird and wonderful creatures that live year-round in the Arctic.

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Arktikum featuring a river or creek, tranquil scenes and a sunset

What to do in Lapland

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Santa Claus Village

Meet jolly old St. Nick in his homeland of Rovaniemi at a meticulously detailed attraction dedicated to all things Santa.

We had a 10 day stay in Levi and it had got to day 8 without seeing the lights. We had just began to give up on the prospect of seeing them and thought we might as well go out for the second to last night. And there it was in all its glory. Words let alone photos can't show how beautiful this night really was. You have to go for yourself! #BvSApplication

Levi Ski Resort

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Hit the slopes at Levi Ski Resort, a top ski area in Sirkka. You'll find more to see and do in this family-friendly area.

Pyhä-Luosto National Park

Spend your winter on skis and your summers in walking boots in a stunning Lapland wilderness that offers fun in all seasons.

Ranua Zoo

Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Ranua Zoo during your vacation in Ranua? Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Either enjoy a day of skiing or snowboarding on the Finnish "mountain" or strap on a pair of snowshoes and head to the top to venture around. You will be rewarded with panoramic views of Rovaniemi and the Finnish landscape. In the summer there is mountain trail biking and plenty of trekking options.

Ounasvaara

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Rovaniemi with a visit to Ounasvaara. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Lordi's Square

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Go on a heavy metal pilgrimage by visiting this square, which is dedicated to Finland’s most famous hard rockers. Dine and shop while you’re here.

Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park

5/5(1 review)

Discover miles of hiking trails, colorful birdlife, a ski resort and quaint villages in this sprawling national park in northwest Finland.

Arktikum

4.5/5(15 reviews)

Immerse yourself in one of the planet’s most treacherous environments and discover how humans and animals have adapted to make it their home.

Lake Inari

5/5(1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Inari during your travels in Inari. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's northern light views.