Lapland FAQs

Visiting Lapland

• Are downhill and cross-country skiing available?
Q: Are downhill and cross-country skiing available?
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A: Downhill and cross-country skiing are available from all our featured resorts. It is not only a great way to spend your free time, but also an opportunity to discover more of the local environment.
• Can I take young children?
Q: Can I take young children?
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A: Young children are particularly vulnerable to the cold weather conditions, therefore we do not recommend any of these trips for children under 3 years of age.
• Do I need suitable clothing?
Q: Do I need suitable clothing?
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A: Lapland is above the Arctic Circle where temperatures are often well below freezing, please ensure that you bring suitable clothing, including hats, gloves, scarves, warm layers and thermals.
• How long do the flights take?
Q: How long do the flights take?
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A: Flights to Rovaniemi take about 3 hours and flights in to Kittila take 2 and a half hours
• How long do the transfers take?
Q: How long do the transfers take?
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A: Transfer to Ylläs 1 hour and Transfer to Levi 25 mins and Transfer to Rovaniemi 15 mins
• How much daylight does Lapland have?
Q: How much daylight does Lapland have?
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A: Lapland only has an average of 5 hours of daylight a day known as "grey light" - this is generally between 10am and 3pm - The rest of the time is like night time.
• Is Lapland a country?
Q: Is Lapland a country?
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A: Lapland is not actually a country in itself, but is in fact made up of regions in Northern Finland, Sweden and Norway, all located inside the Arctic Circle
• What is the currency of Lapland?
Q: What is the currency of Lapland?
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A: Euro, however English pounds are widely accepted.
• What language is spoken in Lapland?
Q: What language is spoken in Lapland?
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A: Finnish
• Who are the inhabitants of Lapland?
Q: Who are the inhabitants of Lapland?
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A: Lapland is traditionally the home of nomadic reindeer herders and of course Lapland most famous resident…Santa Claus!
• Who can drive a snowmobile?
Q: Who can drive a snowmobile?
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A: Snowmobile driving is only available for adults and a full UK driving licence is required. Children of 10 and above can ride on a snowmobile when accompanied by an authorised adult. Snowmobiling is not suitable for children under 3 years.
• Will I be able to see the Northern Lights?
Q: Will I be able to see the Northern Lights?
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A: During your trip to Lapland you may be lucky enough to see the spectacle that is the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). Unique to the Arctic Circle, this is a natural display of red, green or blue lights flashing and shimmering across the sky, caused by distant solar activity.