This region in the northernmost part of Finland offers amazing holiday treats to visitors who are looking to indulge themselves in a great outdoor experience. However, to make sure that you get the most out of your vacation, you need to know when is the best time to go to this place and see its breathtakingly beautiful endless forests of pine trees and treeless hills.
- Winter
Snow, lots of it, and Christmas with Santa are what will welcome you when you book a ticket for Lapland during this season, particularly in the month of December. Holiday chalets and ski resorts open their doors to welcome tourists who like the outdoors in its cold, frozen state.
In this time of the year, however, the sun quite literally does not shine on Lapland at all, so the temperature is really freezing. The good thing about this, though, is that you'll be able to see the Aurora or the Northern Light in its mysterious, glorious and simply spellbinding display of colours on the horizon.
Besides the beautiful natural light phenomena, what makes the winter in the region truly exceptional is that it is one of the places in the planet where you can see real frozen lakes, ethereal white snow, and roads that are not covered with salt. The scenery is truly wonderful, if not magnificent.
- Spring and Summer
By the end of February, the snow begins to melt, the temperature shows signs of improvement, and the sun shines on the east. Also, the famous silver midnight sun becomes visible, illuminating the gorgeous landscape of the region's countryside in the evening.
In these times of the year, adrenaline junkies store away their ski gears for next year's winter and indulge in adventurous outdoor activities like mountain biking, water rafting, canoeing, and horse riding instead. Nature lovers, likewise, go on trail tours and visit parks and natural sanctuaries where many birds and animals can be spotted.
