One of the things I was most excited to do was to try dog-sledding with huskies in Finnish Lapland. As part of a tour booked through Visit Rovaniemi, I went to Raitola Reindeer & Husky Farm where I got to take a short ride on a dog sled. You can also book self-driving tours,, Read More
In Finnish Lapland, there are more reindeer than people. The 200,000 reindeer are domesticated and cared for by local reindeer herders. As a tourist, you can visit these majestic animals at a reindeer farm and even have a chance to be pulled in a sleigh. While Laplanders prefer speedy snowmobiles to reindeer travel these, Read More
Rovianiemi is the capital of Finnish Lapland. This city of approximately 60,000 residents is known as the official home of Santa Claus and serves as a jumping-off point for many of the region’s excursions. If you’re looking for a place to shop for winter gear, browse Lappish souvenirs, relax at a trendy bar or, Read More