The province of Lapland (Lappi), located on the territory of Finland, is also a cultural region, which was traditionally inhabited by the Saami. Officially, the region of Lapland is divided between four countries: Finland, Norway, Sweden and Russia proper.
Large cities: Rovaniemi, Kemi, Tornio, Kemijärvi. Main resorts: Inari, Levi, Luosto, Saariselkä, Ylläs
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How to get to Lapland
In the Finnish cities of Enontekiyo, Ivalo, Kemi, Tornio, Kittilä and Rovaniemi there are airports that take flights from the capital and some friends x Scandinavian cities. By train, you can get to the city of Rovaniemi, located on the border with the Arctic Circle, or to the northern train station in Kolari
If traveling from Sweden, you will have to make transfers in the cities of Tornio and Kemi, from which you can get on the buses of Inter Rail and Scanrail to the Finnish territory of Lapland
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Climate
In winter, the temperature can drop to 50 ° C below zero, and during the polar nights, the sun does not show for several days in a row . In summer, the thermometer can reach + 30 ° C above zero, but the usual summer temperature ranges from +10 to +20 ° C. The warmest month is July.
Transport
The distances in Finnish Lapland are large, and trains run only to Kemijärvi, northeast of Rovaniemi, and to Kolari, so a single traveler will have to rely on rare buses. Hitchhiking is possible, but it is worth considering that traffic on roads, even on main roads, is very, very tight.
Souvenirs
Deer horns, arctic horns and arctic birch are considered to be popular Saami souvenirs. You can also buy traditional Sami costumes, mittens, hats, and handmade shoes
Rovaniemi in Vartiokatu 32 is the former factory of the famous Finnish knife manufacturer Marttiini, where a small exhibition store is currently open for visitors. The store is located near the center of the Arctic Sea and is open from mid-June to the end of August: Mon-Fri. from 10:00 to 18:00, Sat. from 10:00 to 14:00, Sun. from 12:00 to 16:00
Cuisine
Perhaps the most popular local delicacy is reindeer meat (poro), which is not very common in other parts of Finland. A traditional dish of reindeer is called poronkäristys, and it is served with mashed potatoes and cowberry jam.
The other other national Saami dishes are the partridge (riekko), as well as the most expensive berry in the world and the dessert cloudberry (lakka or hilla) favored by Finns. The berry grows in bolts and contains a lot of vitamin C, it is difficult to buy in the store, and most often it is found as a jam.
Fun, sightseeing and sightseeing Lapland
In Finnish Lapland there are 7 national parks: Lemmenjoki, Oulanka, Risitunturi , Urho Kekkonen, Peryameri, Pallas-Ullastunturi and Pyhä-Luosto.
The Lemmenjöki National Park (Lemmenjoen kansallispuisto), located in the communities of Inari and Kittilä, was founded in 1956. The total area of the park is 2850 square meters. meters, which makes it the largest national park in Finland and one of the largest in Europe. The territory of Lemmenjoki is covered with taiga, forest-tundra and pines, moors and hills, rivers and marshes, and from the steep slopes of the Lemmenjoki River you can enjoy a stunning view of the Ravadsköngas waterfall.
Oulanka National Park (Oulangan kansallispuisto) was founded in 1956. The landscape of Oulanka is represented by huge swamps, river valleys with sandy rapids and pine forests. The national park is also rich in fauna - about 30 species of animals, more than 120 species of birds and 7 thousand species of insects live here.
The Riisituntur National Park (Riisitunturin kansallispuisto), located in the territory of the Posio community, was founded in 1982. The terrain of the park is characterized by a mountainous terrain and a few swamps. The tops of the Riesitunturi hills and Korouoma Canyon are 30 km in special beauty.
The Urho Kekkosen kansallispuisto National Park was founded in 1983 and is named after former Finnish President Urho Kekkonen. The main attraction of the park is the Corvatunturi hill, which, according to legend, is considered the home of Jolupukki, Finnish grandfather Frost.
Perjameri National Park (Perämeren kansallispuisto), which includes more than 30 islands and reefs covered with meadows and juniper heaths, was founded in 1991. The territory of the park can be accessed only by boat in water.
Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park (Pallas-Yllästunturin kansallispuisto) is considered to be the third largest national park in Finland. The landscape of the park is represented by numerous hills, the highest chain of which reaches a height of 807 meters. And most of the park's territory is covered by pristine forests and swamps.
The Pyhä-Luoston National Park (Pyhä-Luoston kansallispuisto) was formed by the merger of the oldest Finnish park of Pyhätunturi in 1938 and Luosto. The relief of the park forms a line of 12 hills, which are the remains of ancient mountains.
In Rovaniemi there is the "Arcticum", which is also the regional museum of Lapland and the Arctic Science Center ."Arktikum" is located on the bank of the river Ounasjoki .The center is located only 2 km from the railway station and 9 km (15 min drive) from the airport, and thanks to its proximity to the E-4 highway to the Arktikum it is convenient to reach by car .And next to the "Arctic" is a stop at the North Polar Circle .A ticket to the Arctic will cost 12 EUR for adults and 5 EUR for children (prices are for July 2011 .) .More detailed information on the exhibition schedule can be found on the official website of the Arcticium .
Developments
In Lapland, the annual festival of Saami youth communities Jutajaiset is celebrated, the first events of which were held in 1972-1994. in Sodankylä. Then the festival moved to Rovaniemi, where it began to be celebrated since 1995.
Since 1996, the Arctic rally has been held in Lapland, and in the village of Sirkka, where the Levi ski resort is located, the World Cup is taking place, the largest event that is attended by about 20 thousand people every year.
Skabmagovat, the film festival of the indigenous peoples of Lapland, is held annually during polar nights, called "kaamos" in Finland. Photo of Lapland (126)