A magical land, or where is Lapland?

"Where is Lapland?" - are interested in children, hearing that this is a mysterious place - the birthplace of Santa Claus and the habitat of the Snow Queen.

One area in four countries

You can not say for sure where Lapland is, in which country. And not because the area is bewitched - it just does not exist, because Lapland was called the territory beyond the Arctic Circle. 400 thousand kilometers of Lapland are in the north-western part of Russia, Norway and Sweden, but a large proportion of the land belongs to Finland.

In this country officially exists the region of Lapland with the capital of Rovaniemi. It is inhabited by Laplanders, or Sami. And so we can assume that Finland is the right answer to the question: "Where is Lapland, in which state?".

Snow and cold

Reviews of tourists note that Lapland is a truly fabulous country. After all, even the harsh Arctic climate miraculously softens in those places where Lapland is located. Due to the warm effect of the Gulf Stream current, in terms of temperature, summer in Lapland does not differ from the Central European one.

From June to the end of October, the sun is often shining here, a fresh wind is blowing, in addition, one can observe a beautiful northern phenomenon - the white nights. Autumn in Lapland is smart, in gold foliage, rich in mushrooms and berries.

The snow finally falls in October and lies until the end of May. For Christmas and New Year on the Lapland land falls a polar night, adorned with northern lights.

Natural features

A wonderful place Lapland, where everything that the traveler can only want, escaping from the city crowded. In the reviews tourists write that the comfortable ski resorts of Levi, Jules - it's a paradise for those who prefer winter fun. On the hills, climbing to a height of 500-700 meters, laid many trails of varying degrees of complexity, built jumps, slides and other entertainment for snowboarders and skiers.

Countless water bodies, among which the most famous are the river Kemijoki and Lake Inari, allow you to arrange interesting alloys and plenty of fishing. In their reviews, tourists share their impressions of excellent fishing on the sea coast, cut by fjords. Cod, mackerel, herring is excellent here.

Having visited one of the eight national parks of Lapland, one can better know the nature of this part of the planet. In parks they move on reindeer sleds, on dogs, on skis and snowmobiles. During a leisurely walking tour it is easy to see the native inhabitants of the Lapland forests - foxes, hares, Arctic Foxes, which hide under low birches or huge firs.

Attractions in Lapland

Reviews of tourists say that there is something to do in Lapland, what to do for adults and children. Popular places for tourists in the capital of Rovaniemi (Lapland), where is located:

• "Arcticum" amusement park;
• The ice palace of Lumilinna;
• The Saami Sid Museum;
• The Aine Art Museum and much more.

Under the glass dome of the Arcticum amusement park in the Museum of Lapland, one can study the life and customs of the Saami people, see a unique exposition devoted to shamans. It is interesting to know how they conjured and evoked spirits! "Arktikum" is also a curious museum of the Arctic Circle.

In the town of Kemi there is a truly magical ice palace of Lumilinna, where the cheerful spirits of Arttu and Tartu live. In the building everything is made of snow, even beds, and the average room temperature is +5. The snow castle is equipped with an ice restaurant, a children's playground, there is even a museum of jewels and a chapel - everything from snow and ice.

Saariselki is another ice village where for the overnight stay a Sami needle is offered with a clear, transparent ceiling, through which the shimmering of the northern lights are visible . In the village there is an ice church, a bar and a gallery of ice sculptures.

Entertainment of Lapland

Where Lapland is, you can have a great time riding deer sleds. However, for this it is necessary to finish short driving courses, after which it is safe to go on the road. Deer feel themselves in Lapland freely, because here they live most of all on earth.

Lovers of dogs will appreciate the opportunity to fly with a breeze in a harness from the husky. Blue-eyed dogs are not so easy to command as it seems, but if everything turned out - how much fun the tourist is experiencing!

A unique experience will be experienced by a guest of the Sami land, who went to the Botnichesky Gulf on a real icebreaker, while the bravest can even try swimming in the frozen waters.

The birthplace of Santa Claus

Many tourists know that there is Santa Claus where Lapland is located. The gray-haired wizard in Rovaniemi has everything: his airport, where tourists come, and the whole village where Santa Claus lives and works.

Together with the elves all year he prepares gifts for good children and answers their letters. Christmas celebrations in the village of Santa Claus do not stop even for a minute. Visitors Santa Claus shows his deer farm and flying deer and issues a diploma certifying a visit to the Arctic Circle.

Reviews of tourists assure that a trip to Lapland is an excellent adventure at any time of the year. She certainly will not disappoint those who came to look at her with their own eyes.