Category Archives: Lapland

Ruka Finland – our ultimate ski guide

Our ultimate ski guide to Ruka, Finland

Ruka Finland is a picture perfect resort town in Lapland, Finland. It is small enough to feel warm, welcoming and familiar but big enough to have everything you could need for a stay. It’s got a lovely community feel to it and with some great activities (including husky dog sledding, visits to Father Christmas’s secret […]

Lammintupa, Lapland – A magical adventure with husky dogs and reindeer

Reindeer

Lammintupa, Lapland – A magical adventure with husky dogs and reindeer. As we approached the yelping got louder and more urgent. There was an intensity to the noise, impatient, almost pleading. The icy blue eyes were staring at us, tongues were hanging out, noses pressed forward. They were ready to go. We had come to […]

Visiting Santa’s Cottage in Pohjolan Pirtti, Kuusamo, Lapland, Finland

Visiting Santa's Cottage in Pohjolan Pirtti, Kuusamo, Lapland, Finland - copyright: www.globalmousetravels.com

There’s not much that’s more magical than visiting Father Christmas. And a visit to Santa’s Cottage in Pohjolan Pirtti, Kuusamo, Lapland is as amazing as it comes. We visited as part of a trip skiing in Ruka with Crystal Ski and took a group trip about 30 minutes outside of Ruka. But you can also […]

Saariselka reindeer farm & ride, Lapland

Nighttime reindeer sleigh ride in Lapland - a reindeer safari

When you travel to Lapland there’s nothing better than taking a reindeer safari. They are really special experiences that feel so special. To really have a magical experience taking a nighttime reindeer sleigh ride in Lapland is so wonderful. We visited a Saariselka reindeer farm where there are only a few of these majestic creatures […]