The wildman wielding a club as heraldic symbol of Lapland first appeared at the coronation of Charles IX of Sweden in 1607, then at the same king's burial in 1611. The colour red of his skin was decided only in 1949; before then various colours had been used (natural skin colour in the first half of the 20th century). The wildman, though unusual in heraldry, is an old symbol of the uncivilised north and appeared in books and woodcuts of the 16th century. A statue depicting the wildman is placed in Storuman at 65°5′42″N 17°6′56″E / 65.09500°N 17.11556°E / 65.09500; 17.11556. Contributions should be appropriate for a global audience. Please avoid using profanity or attempts to approximate profanity with creative spelling, in any language. Comments and media that include 'hate speech', discriminatory remarks, threats, sexually explicit remarks, violence, and the promotion of illegal activity are not permitted. Dalaman Holidays | Dominican Republic Holidays | Dubai Holidays | Egypt Holidays | Goa Holidays | Florida Holidays | France Holidays | Fuerteventura Holidays | Germany Holidays | Gran Canaria Holidays | Greece Holidays | Ibiza Holidays | Italy Holidays | Izmir Holidays Please note that the half board offer on the 31 December 2016 includes a gala dinner. Guests sleeping in extra beds are charged separately (in addition to the extra bed rate). Football in the province is administered by Norrbottens Fotbollförbund and Västerbottens Fotbollförbund.

Chance of precipitation represents how likely it is that rain (or other types of precipitation, such as Fly to: Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), or Santa Claus Airport, is found just 10 kilometres north of the capital’s centre and around 15 minutes by taxi. Three European roads pass through Lapland: E8, E63 and E75, the latter of which runs almost 600 kilometres from the southernmost municipality of Simo to the northernmost municipality of Utsjoki. [36] Airports [ edit ] Please note that from 5 December 2016 until 31 March 2017 a complimentary breakfast is provided for guests. Kleman, J.; Stroeven, A.P.; Lundqvist, Jan (2008). "Patterns of Quaternary ice sheet erosion and deposition in Fennoscandia and a theoretical framework for explanation". Geomorphology. 97 (1–2): 73–90. Bibcode: 2008Geomo..97...73K. doi: 10.1016/j.geomorph.2007.02.049.Lapland has seven seats in the 200-seat parliament of Finland. In the 2019 Finnish parliamentary election, three seats went to Centre Party, and the Finns Party, the Left Alliance, the Social Democratic Party and the National Coalition Party got one seat each. [35] In essence, Laplandia Vodka is not just a spirit; it's a celebration of its Finnish origins, reflecting the purity, tranquillity, and mystique that is synonymous with Lapland. The brand extends an invitation to explore and experience Finland, presenting a meticulously crafted vodka that echoes the serenity and pristine nature of its homeland, making it a cherished spirit on global shelves. Kemi-Tornio, Rovaniemi, Kittilä, Ivalo and Enontekiö airports are located in Lapland. The flight time from Helsinki is about 1,5 hours. [37] Railways [ edit ] Please note that the restaurant is open from 20 December until 31 March every year. No meals are available during the rest of the time. a b Vaasjoki, M.; Korsman, K.; Koistinen, T. (2005). "Overview". In Lehtinen, Martti; Nurmi, Pekka A. (eds.). Precambrian Geology of Finland. Elsevier Science. pp. 1–17. ISBN 9780080457598.

a b Sarala, Pertti (2005). "Weichselian stratigraphy, geomorphology and glacial dynamics in southern Finnish Lapland". Bulletin of the Geological Society of Finland. 77 (2): 71–104. doi: 10.17741/bgsf/77.2.001. Tasoristeysten turvallisuus rataosalla Kemijärvi–Kelloselkä" (PDF) (in Finnish). VTT . Retrieved 21 November 2022. } Infographic: 10 facts about tourism in Lapland 2019". House of Lapland. 2020-02-17 . Retrieved 2022-04-04.

This section needs to be updated. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. ( September 2023) Anyone else who spots something suspicious can always report it to our Customer Service team, so our Fraud team can investigate. Photographers: Set among mesmerising snow-dusted scenery and rising above the Arctic Circle with lights twinkling everywhere, you won’t want to put your camera down during your holiday to Lapland. When you’re not trying to get that perfect snap of the Aurora Borealis, the Polar Nights are just as beautiful with blue and violet shades lighting up the dark landscape. For the best views, wander deep into the Lappish forests or venture high up on the slopes. Fast facts for Lapland Suomen pinta-ala kunnittain 1.1.2016" (PDF). National Land Survey of Finland. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 November 2016 . Retrieved 21 November 2016.

Ideally, we would publish every review we receive, whether positive or negative. However, we won’t display any review that includes or refers to (among other things): This is the average number of seconds between one wave and the next, 1-2 miles out to sea. A long wave Laplandia Vodka, emanating from the serene and chilly expanses of Finland, has steadily built a reputation for crafting premium vodka, blending finesse and purity in each bottle. This vodka, which hails from the tranquil yet harsh climates of the north, embeds a bit of Finnish wilderness and the spirit of Lapland in every sip. Families: There are so many magical experiences with our Lapland holidays, whether it’s helping the elves at their workshop, meeting Santa Claus in his real-life home or paying a visit to the reindeer farm. Kids will also be able to take full advantage of the snow during the day, before hunting down the Northern Lights in the evening.This is the average height of the waves, 1-2 miles out to sea. The height of the waves can vary. The Beware of offshore winds if you are using inflatables, paddle boards or kayaks. These winds can blow you Present climate – 30 year mean values". Finnish Meteorological Institute . Retrieved 21 November 2016. PX-Web - Valitse muuttuja ja arvot". Archived from the original on 2018-06-29 . Retrieved 2018-11-10. Each review score is between 1-10. To get the overall score that you see, we add up all the review scores we’ve received and divide that total by the number of review scores we’ve received. In addition, guests can give separate ‘subscores’ in crucial areas, such as location, cleanliness, staff, comfort, facilities, value for money and free Wi-Fi. Note that guests submit their subscores and their overall scores independently, so there’s no direct link between them.

The area of Lapland was split between two counties of the Swedish Realm from 1634 to 1809. The northern and western areas were part of Västerbotten County, while the southern areas (so-called Peräpohjola) were part of Ostrobothnia County (after 1755 Oulu County). The northern and western areas were transferred in 1809 to Oulu County, which became Oulu Province. Under the royalist constitution of Finland during the first half of 1918, Lapland was to become a Grand Principality and part of the inheritance of the proposed king of Finland. Lapland Province was separated from Oulu Province in 1938. Snow falls in Lapland for around six months, disappearing fully by the time May comes with averages of 10°C. June is when you can bask in 24 hours of daylight as the Midnight Sun makes an appearance. These extended days last until early July (Lapland’s warmest month) when temperatures have been known to hit a mild 20°C.Lapland is the home of about 3.4% of Finland's total population and is by far the least densely populated area in the country. The biggest towns in Lapland are Rovaniemi (the regional capital), Tornio, and Kemi. In 2011, Lapland had a population of 183,320 of whom 177,950 spoke Finnish, 1,526 spoke Sami, 387 spoke Swedish and 3,467 spoke some other languages as their mother tongue. [31] Of the Sami languages, Northern Sami, Inari Sami and Skolt Sami are spoken in the region. Pelkosenniemi is the smallest municipality in mainland Finland in terms of population, while Savukoski is sparsely populated in terms of population density. [32] Ebert, K.; Hall, A.; Hättestrand, C.; Alm, G. (2009). "Multi-phase development of a glaciated inselberg landscape". Geomorphology. 115 (1): 56–66. doi: 10.1016/j.geomorph.2009.09.030. Lapland has been connected with the legendary "North Pole" home of Santa Claus ( Father Christmas or Saint Nicholas) since 1927, when Finnish radio host Markus Rautio said that Santa Claus lived on Korvatunturi, a fell (mountain) in the region. Later, Rovaniemi staked a claim as Santa's "official hometown" and developed the Santa Claus Village attraction to encourage tourism. [9] Geography [ edit ] Sápmi (the larger traditional territory of the Sámi, often called "Lapland" or "Lappland" in English) Hall, Adrian M.; Ebert, Karin (2013). "Cenozoic microfossils in northern Finland: Local reworking or distant wind transport?". Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology. 388: 1–14. Bibcode: 2013PPP...388....1H. doi: 10.1016/j.palaeo.2013.07.012.