Opiskelijan Seinäjoki 2023

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Lapland –
The Northern
Lights Wonderland
Best time to visit: November - March.
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Learning
Once upon a time, there was an Arctic fox whose tail
twinkled fire. The fox lives far away in hideouts of
northern woods, which very few people claim to see. The
Firefox can run so fast that its large furry tail sweeps
against the snowy hills, creating magical sparkles lit up
the sky.
Those colourful sparkles became the Northern
Light.
Every year Santa Land embraces hundreds of
thousands of hunters around the world with a
strong desire to see those colourful dancing ribbons!
Rovaniemi is the entrance of Lapland. But to
immerse in a real Northern Light adventure, true
Lapland is even further north. For example, the Inari
region to the northeast, where Saariselkä is located;
or the northwestern Enontekiö region, where Finnish
Kilpisjärvi, Sweden and Norway borders meet.
Is Santa real?
Coming to Lapland, most of us would definitely like
to meet this kind-old-man, who is living in Korvatunturi,
Lapland. With his wife Mrs Claus and
the Christmas Elves, they create and bring gifts to
everyone all over the world.
Besides meeting him in the Santa Claus Village,
you can also immerse in the holiday spirit throughout
the year, where every day is Christmas!
How to enjoy Lapland to the fullest?
Under the Northern Lights. Photo: Timetravels
First, for sure we could not miss the Northern light!
For hunting the best Northern Lights, consider a
trip between November and March to Lapland! The
more North you go, the better chances you have for
seeing the Northern Lights. Being Mother Nature’s
gift, they are unpredictable but it is always worth
seeking for them during cloudless nights!
Tips: If you are travelling in the spring season till
the end of March, you could enjoy activities with
longer daylights, and long nights for aurora hunting.
Outdoor activities definitely have a big role in
Lapland holidays. The amazing scenery and the
amount of snow that even blows Finnish people's
minds will draw you outside!
Before we tell you the secrets to enjoying Lapland
to the fullest, Timetravels guide Darius, who lives his
best winters in Kilpisjärvi, has a small exercise for
you:
“First, close your eyes, imagine yourself heading to
the three countries' border with the snowmobile and
being surrounded by nothing but snowy hills. Imagine
that you could travel to three countries in just 10
seconds!
And if it is not wild enough – picture yourself gazing
at the Northern Lights in the middle of the arctic wilderness
with the air temperature reaching -30° C.”
Isn’t it exciting? But at the same time, you need
to be well prepared, open-minded, and not afraid
to step out of your comfort zone to fully immerse
yourself in this wild experience.
Befriend a Husky in Lapland. Photo: Timetravels
Let’s dig in!
Swimming in the Arctic Ocean and Sauna: Lapland
is the perfect place for sauna and cooling-off
combination. Do you feel brave? After a hot sauna,
try swimming in the freezing ocean or rolling in the
snow. This will make your blood flow and you will
feel amazing afterwards!
Husky safari: Huskies are energetic friends who
love to run and be around humans. Try taking a
sledge ride with them in the breezing haze of wind,
live the moment and enjoy the breathtaking views
surrounding you. Afterwards, you could thank them
for their service by hugging and cuddling them!
Snowshoeing: Try one of the oldest ways to
explore snowy landscapes. You will be amazed by
how these gears support your adventurous journey to
the wilderness!
Arctic skills: Try fishing on a frozen lake or
starting a fire without matches or a lighter! After
this basic course, you can survive in the Arctic wilderness!
Reindeer farm: You can only meet reindeer and
hear stories from Sami herder in the very Northern
part of Finland. Reindeer are really easygoing and
peaceful animals. You could even feed them with
lichen!
No matter what activities you do, the main point
is to have fun and enjoy the best experience as the
Timetravels team shared with us. Fulfil your dream
while staying in Finland and even beyond. The
North is calling you!