Lapland is the name given to an area of land lying in the Northern Europe. Finland, Sweden, Norway and Russia share a joint ownership over this region. The position of
Lapland is very close to the Arctic Circle, but the exact distance is difficult to measure due to the constant movement of the latter. The Lapland is primarily inhabited by the
Sami people and they occupy a stretch of land extending from the Kola Peninsula in Russia to the northern Norway. Lapland is also the home of the biggest igloo in the world.
The winter months in Lapland are greatly relished by the locals and the inhabitants. Snowfall occurs from the month of November to the month of May and the temperature falls to -30°C. The snow covered lands and the
Aurora Borealis lighting up the night skies evoke a sense of majesty. Christmas is celebrated in a cheerful festive spirit and
tourism in Lapland gets a hike during this season. One gets enchanted by the Midnight Sun in the Finnish Lapland, shedding its endless stream of light.
There are many popular tourist destinations at Lapland. Some of the places visited by tourists are:
- The Museum of Lapland in Rovaniemi
- Reindeer Farm
- Magnetite Mines of Kiruna
