Top Things to do in Lapland
What to do and see in Lapland, Finland: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
Finland's largest ski resort, Lapland's Ylläs has 61 slopes, the longest running two miles, with a vertical drop of over a quarter mile. This is the highest Finnish fell (mountain) with ski lifts, and there are 29 here in all. Also at Ylläs are 210 miles of cross-country tracks, 24 miles of which are lit.
Restaurants in Lapland
1. Ruka
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By GallowaysOnTour2912 - Seaford, United Kingdom
We visited Ruka AGAIN!!! 3rd year in a row over Christmas. We travelled with our 2 teenage boys and younger daughters. Ruka, has something for everyone, hence why we have returned 3 years in a row. This trip was for 2 weeks, we sampled most of the activities and we hired a people carrier and ventured out to Lammintupa, which is a MUST!!! Fantastic value where reindeer rides and husky rides cost you €15 & €25, plus snowmobile rides for the kids and there is also a restaurant onsite that is great! Overall, Ruka is a fantastic place to visit.
2. Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park
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5.0 based on 124 reviews
The scenery in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park is dominated by fells surrounded by forests and mires in their natural state. Because the area’s nature is clean and beautiful and the terrain varying, the park is a wonderful place to hike, ski and enjoy the outdoors. The silhouette of the fells can be seen practically at all times and the marked trails lead visitors to the National Park’s most beautiful look-out spots. The picturesque beauty of the Pallastunturi Fells has made the area one of the Finnish national landscapes.
Reviewed By Maikki_Ny - Kotka, Finland
If you want to see some raw Finnish fell nature, I warmly recommend to hike the Hetta-Pallas path (approximately 50-55 kilometres). Just remember there is a lot of uphill and some challenging paths, so it doesn't suit for you if you have any mobility restrictions.
3. Ice Karting Levi
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5.0 based on 335 reviews
Icekarting is powerslide on an icetrack! We have two driving options: 1] 2 x 15min driving session (no competition)|Price:55€/person. 2] Privat race with qualification race and final race, including prizes.|Price:85€/person| Go-Karts are equipped with studded tires and silent four-cycle engines. The quests are supplied with complete winter-racing gear, including helmets, hoods, shoes, gloves and overalls. The icetrack is fully illuminated. Transport: We pickup and return you free with minibus from your accommodation in Levi area. Price: 55€ / person (adults and children) Duration: around 1 hour. Open: every day 10am - 20pm.
Reviewed By Dana_zina - Lapland, Finland
The staff is happy and energetic and fun, a fun and fun experience and an amazing attitude is very worth a try. Don't miss it. I had a lot of fun laughing and madly enjoying myself :)
4. Urho Kekkonen National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By Minion_adventurer - Southern Finland, Finland
As the second biggest National Park in Finland this park offers peace and tranquility just few steps from the center of Saariselkä village. You have easy walking routes coming to the border and then short and longer snowshoeing trail. Short one you can do on any weather but the longer one takes you up on the fjell so you don't want to take that in a bad weather. Skiing tracks are going more deeply inside the park. At the summer hiking routes are going everywhere.
5. Inari-Saariselka
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5.0 based on 36 reviews
In the far North of Finnish Lapland lies the arctic region of Inari-Saariselkä. The unique northern countryside, national parks, lake areas, rivers and highland fells offer a wealth of opportunities for year-round travel. The Northern Lights dance across the sky on up to 200 days a year. In summer, the midnight sun shines for two whole months in our region. Unique destination in the northernmost Finnish Lapland with pristine, unspoiled Arctic wilderness and high-quality services await you in the Far North. Here is where you find the genuine Lapland. #exploreinari #inthefarnorth
6. Arctic Emotions Oy
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By 412dorisr
It was a beautiful day!! We really enjoyed the sun, the work with the snow, the good food and your presence!!!! Thanks for all!! ???? kind regards Doris und Michael
7. Orbas Reindeer Farm
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
Hey you traveller! We’re a local reindeer herder family from Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland. With us, you’ll get to know the tradition of Lappish reindeer herding culture at our family farm. Reindeer herding is our lifestyle, and with us you’ll experience traditional, calm, but simultaniously modern reindeer herding culture. Our farm is located in a remote location at the furthermost corner of Rovaniemi, far beyond the street lights and the facilities of modern lifestyle.
Reviewed By TrudyG181 - Rotterdam, The Netherlands
We visited the family and they were willing to share their lives with us for one day. We have looked at and fed the herd of reindeer as they do every day. Weroasted sausages and drank hot drinks in the snow while sitting on reindeer skins. And we ended the tour sitting in the kitchen, eating a traditional meal while enjoying each other's company. We look back on a fantastic day.
8. Icebreaker Sampo
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4.5 based on 273 reviews
Sampo, the former icebreaker for the Finnish government, offers a unique cruise experience on the Gulf of Bothnia. The union of the majestic steel, ice and the sea will be unlike anything else you've ever experienced. Cruises from December to April.
Reviewed By seanmH6314TQ - Indialantic, United States
This is a must do bucket list kinda thing if you visit Finland. Sampo is about 1.5 hours from Rovaniemi. From the staff, to the tour of the ship, to the buffet lunch, to floating in a dry suit in the water everything was really great. What a fantastic day!
9. Auttikongas
10. Yllas Ski Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By FinnishMom - Southwest Finland, Finland
The slopes are well maintained, safe, broad and I’d say this skiing was the best I have had in Finland during my 25 years of skiing and the kids liked it, too. When you go during late March-April it is not too cold either, and you can continue skiing until late in the evening - the sun sets at 9 pm and the slopes close at 7 pm!
