What is Lapland called today?

Lapland, the conventional name for the region, is derived from Lapp, the name Scandinavians ascribed to the Sami people, who have sparsely inhabited the region for several thousand years. Today the Sami consider Lapp to be a derogatory term. They call the region Sápmi.

What do Lapland people do?

The 10 Best Things to Do in Lapland

• See the Northern Lights.
• Take a Husky/Reindeer/Snowmobile Safari.
• Meet Santa Claus.
• Have Fun at Santa Park.
• Go Ski in Ylläs Ski Resort.
• Play with the Cute Animals at Levin Lapinkyla.
• Visit the Arktikum.
• Relax in the World’s Only Sauna Gondola.

Are the Northern Lights in Lapland?

The Northern Lights are visible on roughly 200 nights a year – or every other clear night – in Finnish Lapland. The more traditional ways to go Aurora spotting are snowshoeing, cross-country skiing or snowmobile and sled dog touring.

How many days do you need in Lapland?

4 days
An average stay in Lapland is usually 4 days. This is a short getaway that can also be easily extended with extra nights and optional activities. But don’t let that restrict you, pick what interests you the most and Nordic Visitor can tailor your dream trip.

Are there polar bears in Lapland?

Even though many people think, whether there are polar bears in Finland, the answer to this mystery is simple: there are no polar bear populations living in the nature of Finnish Lapland. The closest polar bears living in the nature are found in Russia and Norway.

What is the best Lapland experience?

If you are really looking for a special Santa experience then a visit to Santa Claus Secret Forest Joulukka (16km from Rovaniemi) is regarded as the very best that you can experience when in Lapland with prices starting from 179 euro per person.

What age is best for Lapland?

The best age for visiting Lapland with kids is when they’re as old as they can be without the magic having already disappeared. Most of the companies don’t recommend the trip for children under 4 and I can see why.

Where is the best place in Finland to see the Northern Lights?

Northern Lapland
Northern Lapland is the best place in Finland to see the Northern Lights. Most tourists will make their way up to Rovaniemi or Kakslauttanen at most.

Is Lapland the North Pole?

Located in the Arctic Circle, at the northernmost tip of Finland, Lapland is considered the real North Pole because it is the official residence of none other than Santa Claus. Contrary to popular belief, getting to the North Pole does not have to be treacherous and unaffordable.

Are there wolves in Lapland?

Wolves are rarely spotted in Lapland, their populations strictly monitored and maintained. They move in packs and don’t usually venture too close to inhabited areas. Wolverines are small and ferocious—it’s said that the thought of wolverines keep reindeer herders awake at night.

Are there wolves in Finland?

Wolves live primarily in central and western Finland, south of reindeer husbandry areas. Highest densities are found in Kainuu and northern Karelia.