Lapland is mostly known as the perfect winter wonderland destination, with a lot of unique experiences like snowmobiling, feeding reindeer, and husky rides. But Lapland’s nature is so stunning that even in summer it should be the perfect destination for real nature lovers.
So no matter what season you’re travelling, Lapland is always a good idea.
Important: Even though the name suggests otherwise, Lapland is not a real country in itself. Lapland is a vast region, spread over the most northern part of Norway, Sweden, Finland and even a small part of Russia. It is also a cultural region traditionally inhabited by the Sami. We have visited Finnish Lapland and wrote about this part of Lapland in more detail in our Lapland guides.
The best time to visit Finnish Lapland depends on what you want to do and see. For landscapes covered in a thick layer of snow, the best time is from November to March. Know that during this period you only get 4 to 5 hours of light a day (between 10 am and 2 pm), but there are plenty of activities possible when it’s already dark.
If you want to visit green Finnish Lapland the best time is from April to August. During spring there might be a lot of mud because of all the melted snow. Also, note that there might be a lot of mosquitos during the summer months.
The official currency in Finnish Lapland is Euro (€) and you can pay by card almost anywhere. There aren’t many ATMs in Finnish Lapland, only in the bigger cities. So remember to bring enough cash with you just in case.
The official language in Finnish Lapland is Finnish and Sami. But people in Lapland do speak good English overall.
Tap water is completely safe in Finnish Lapland.
Finland, and therefore also Finnish Lapland, is a member of the European Union and Schengen Area, making it easy for travelers from other EU countries to visit without a visa.
Travelers from outside EU have to check if their country has a visa-free agreement with Finland for visa requirements.
Because Finland, and therefore also Fnnish Lapland, is part of the EU, you can enjoy the European roaming regulation. This means that if you come from another EU country, you do not need a different SIM card.
If you come from outside the EU, you must purchase a SIM. We recommend Jetpac's E-Sim!
In many public places such as restaurants and bars, you also have access to a local WiFi network.
Tipping is not expected in Finnish Lapland, not even in restaurants. Service is always included. But if you really appreciate the good service and like the food you can always give a tip (max 10%).
In Finnish Lapland, there are two power plug types: Type C and F. They operate on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
The time zone in Finnish Lapland is in summer GMT+3 and in winter GMT+2.
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