Midnight Sun

In the far north of Finland the longest day lasts over two months, taking in all of June and July. Until you experience it, it’s hard to believe that midday and midnight look just the same, and time becomes irrelevant.

 

Even in the south the night does not get dark, with days being separated by a couple of hours of gentle twilight.

 

Where to experience it at its best:

 

Saariselkä

Harriniva

- June and July

 

Aurora Borealis - Northern Lights

The winter months in the north of Finland are an ideal time to see the fascinating light show known as the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis.

The Northern Lights appear when high energy charged particles given off by the sun interact with the earth’s magnetic field. When the particles collide with the gases in the earths Ionosphere they start to glow, producing amazing displays. The colours are most often green but if you are lucky red, blue and violet.

This free show cannot be pre-booked as it is reliant on the right climatic, conditions but the further north you go and the further away from light pollution you are your chances of seeing the Northern Lights increase.

 

Where to experience it at its best:

 

Hotel Jeris

Iso-Syote

- December to March.

 

 

 

Ruska - Autumn

This has to be described as short but very sweet.

For just a few short weeks the country is transformed into a blaze of colour that takes your breath away. It is the ideal season for exploring, whether by car or, ideally, on foot.

Once in the forest or on the fells it is a time for berry and mushroom picking, which are almost national pastimes.

 

Where to experience it at its best:

 

For hikers, head for

Iso-Syote

or

Saariselkä

 

and for Fly Drive Eastern Finland through Karelia see

Self Drive Finland Itineraries

 

From late August to Mid September

 

Lapland Booking Form

Download a Lapland Brochure

Top