Lapland has some of Europe’s most unique and ... Here’s our pick of the best. In northern Finland, the power and abundance of the natural world has birthed an innovative culinary scene that ...

It became a nation state with it’s own identity, language, cuisine, traditions and culture. Start the Week: Finland at 100 ... the real Santa lives in Lapland. Travel to Rovaniemi, the capital ...

Finland's sauna culture, part of Unesco's Intangible Cultural ... In more remote locations, such as Lapland, many hotels and cottages offer the unique experience of pairing a steamy sauna session ...

The first and most obvious reason is that Finnish Lapland is sensationally beautiful. Five times the size of Wales yet home to just 180,000 people, it is profoundly empty and unspoiled.

Moisture condenses on the Atlantic side, forming clouds and precipitation, while drier air descending over Finland causes temperatures to rise. The effect is most pronounced in Western Lapland and ...

Many locals and visitors go for a "ruskaretki" (which roughly translates as a hike to admire the autumnal foliage), said Visit Finland. Lapland's ... covering arts, culture and travel.

Lapland covers a vast area of northern Finland, Sweden and Norway but it ... become well known for their beautiful crafts and unique culture. Visitors can get a taste of the Sami way of life ...