®28Lapland –The NorthernLights WonderlandBest time to visit: November - March.Commercial cooperationLearningOnce upon a time, there was an Arctic fox whose tailtwinkled fire. The fox lives far away in hideouts ofnorthern woods, which very few people claim to see. TheFirefox can run so fast that its large furry tail sweepsagainst the snowy hills, creating magical sparkles lit upthe sky.Those colourful sparkles became the NorthernLight.Every year Santa Land embraces hundreds ofthousands of hunters around the world with astrong desire to see those colourful dancing ribbons!Rovaniemi is the entrance of Lapland. But toimmerse in a real Northern Light adventure, trueLapland is even further north. For example, the Inariregion to the northeast, where Saariselkä is located;or the northwestern Enontekiö region, where FinnishKilpisjärvi, Sweden and Norway borders meet.Is Santa real?Coming to Lapland, most of us would definitely liketo meet this kind-old-man, who is living in Korvatunturi,Lapland. With his wife Mrs Claus andthe Christmas Elves, they create and bring gifts toeveryone all over the world.Besides meeting him in the Santa Claus Village,you can also immerse in the holiday spirit throughoutthe year, where every day is Christmas!How to enjoy Lapland to the fullest?Under the Northern Lights. Photo: TimetravelsFirst, for sure we could not miss the Northern light!For hunting the best Northern Lights, consider atrip between November and March to Lapland! Themore North you go, the better chances you have forseeing the Northern Lights. Being Mother Nature’sgift, they are unpredictable but it is always worthseeking for them during cloudless nights!Tips: If you are travelling in the spring season tillthe end of March, you could enjoy activities withlonger daylights, and long nights for aurora hunting.Outdoor activities definitely have a big role inLapland holidays. The amazing scenery and theamount of snow that even blows Finnish people'sminds will draw you outside!Before we tell you the secrets to enjoying Laplandto the fullest, Timetravels guide Darius, who lives hisbest winters in Kilpisjärvi, has a small exercise foryou:“First, close your eyes, imagine yourself heading tothe three countries' border with the snowmobile andbeing surrounded by nothing but snowy hills. Imaginethat you could travel to three countries in just 10seconds!And if it is not wild enough – picture yourself gazingat the Northern Lights in the middle of the arctic wildernesswith the air temperature reaching -30° C.”Isn’t it exciting? But at the same time, you needto be well prepared, open-minded, and not afraidto step out of your comfort zone to fully immerseyourself in this wild experience.Befriend a Husky in Lapland. Photo: TimetravelsLet’s dig in!Swimming in the Arctic Ocean and Sauna: Laplandis the perfect place for sauna and cooling-offcombination. Do you feel brave? After a hot sauna,try swimming in the freezing ocean or rolling in thesnow. This will make your blood flow and you willfeel amazing afterwards!Husky safari: Huskies are energetic friends wholove to run and be around humans. Try taking asledge ride with them in the breezing haze of wind,live the moment and enjoy the breathtaking viewssurrounding you. Afterwards, you could thank themfor their service by hugging and cuddling them!Snowshoeing: Try one of the oldest ways toexplore snowy landscapes. You will be amazed byhow these gears support your adventurous journey tothe wilderness!Arctic skills: Try fishing on a frozen lake orstarting a fire without matches or a lighter! Afterthis basic course, you can survive in the Arctic wilderness!Reindeer farm: You can only meet reindeer andhear stories from Sami herder in the very Northernpart of Finland. Reindeer are really easygoing andpeaceful animals. You could even feed them withlichen!No matter what activities you do, the main pointis to have fun and enjoy the best experience as theTimetravels team shared with us. Fulfil your dreamwhile staying in Finland and even beyond. TheNorth is calling you!
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