Sami - the indigenous people

The Sami recognised as an indigenous people in the Finnish Constitution in 1995. The Sami here got their right to maintain and develop their language, culture and traditional livelihood.

Since 1996, the Sami have had constitutional self-government concerning their language and culture in their homelands. According to Finnish law, the Sámi entitled to service in their language in official matters.

The Sammies have their parliament building in the city Inari, where you also can experience the Siida Museum about the Sammies.

Winter in Lapland

Snow is nearly a guaranteed in Finnish Lapland, and it stays on the ground for up to six months a year. On clear winter nights, the Northern Lights dance across the sky in green waves, lighting up the silent snowy landscape. Several ski resorts boast well-maintained slopes and snow parks, as well as extensive cross-country trails. Snowmobiling, snowshoeing, husky tours and reindeer sleigh rides are a taste of other activities available.

Summer in Lapland

In the summer, the Midnight Sun provides warmth and energy for activities in the white night. Fly fishing, white-water rafting or golf and gold-panning are only a hint of everything on offer. In September, autumn leaf colours see Lappish nature burst into shades of yellow, orange and red, making it an ideal time for outdoor sports, such as hiking, trekking and mountain biking.

How to get to Lapland

Easily to reach Lapland, where you will find more airports, but the biggest one located in Rovaniemi. Finnair and Norwegian airlines have many flight connections to the region.

UK company TUI also has many good connections. The company has 24 flight connections to Finland and has several flight connections to Kuusamo, Kittila, Ivalo and Rovaniemi airport.