Lapland holidays
Lapland is the name of a region in north Europe that belongs to Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia. Its pure and serene nature is a wonderful setting for all your pursuits. Come and feel the tug of nature’s energy! People of all ages will find things to do, see and experience in the Lapland summer. Whether you love peace and quiet, or whether you have in mind an active or cultural holiday, you can give free rein to your wishes in Lapland. Come to Lapland with your family, friends or by yourself. You will always be well received and served by some of the best tourism professionals in the world.
Lapland’s nature pulsates with life.
The reindeer is an inherent part of Lapland’s nature and is one of the North’s favorite animals. The 200,000 strong reindeer stock is an essential source of livelihood for Lapland’s people.
The golden eagle can also be spotted in Lapland. The birch groves are home to other birds common in Lapland – the meadow pipit, the Lapland’s most common predator, the fox, roams the forests. Wolves and arctic foxes are rare. You can also come across bears in the forests of eastern Lapland or on the lower slopes of the fells. The most common bird of prey is the rough-legged buzzard. wheatear and the willow warbler.
Other northern birds include the snow bunting, the willow grouse and the Siberian jay. Birds found typically in the heaths of Lapland are the golden plover; by the rapids, the water ouzel; and in the peatlands, the sandpiper, the ruff, the crane and the bean goose.
Lapland Travellers Tips:
FLYING TIME: From UK approx 5 hrs to Finland/Russia, 3 hrs to Sweden/Norway
TIME: Norway/Sweden = GMT+1 hr, Finland = GMT +2 hrs, Russia = GMT+3 hrs
HEALTH: Consult your GP before travelling.
VISAS: None needed for EU travellers to Finland/Sweden/Norway but visa required for Russia.
CURRENCY: Finland Euro, Norway,Norwegian krone (NOK), Swedish Krona (SEK), Russian Rouble
SEASONS: Mild in summer with temperatures reaching 20°C and a wonderful snowland in winter with -30°C in the coldest months of the year (Dec to Jan).
ELECTRICITY: 220/230 volts, 50 Hz. 2 pin plugs.
Please telephone 0844 472 3210 for details of our Lapland holidays.
