Lapland

Lapland, in Finnish known as “Lappi”, is the largest and northernmost region of Finland. It borders the region of North Ostrobothnia, Gulf of Bothnia, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Russia. Lapland is known because of its cold weather and its thousands of conifer trees as pines. It is associated with Christmas and so many foreigners visit it, especially in winter.

In one of my trips, I had the opportunity to travel to Lapland, specifically to Sääriselkä, where I stayed in an old cottage with my friends during five days.

I went to this place in February, and it was amazing. There was so much snow everywhere, and for me it was very curious because people could do normal life with so much snow! Before go to Lapland, I couldn’t imagine how could be the life there, but now I can tell you that it is a city as other cities around the world, but with snow! People wear warm clothes because of the cold weather, but they do normal life! However, for me, this city is more magical than cities in the south. It is so different if you compare it with them!

I had the opportunity to do many winter activities there, like ski, to drive snowmobile, and to drive a sled of reindeers and huskies! It was so funny and so interesting.

I had the opportunity also to discover many things about this place. A guide told us that in the trees grows a kind of moss that means the air is very pure, and it only grows in this part of the world!

I felt I was very lucky to be in this place, and I would like to go again if I have the opportunity in the future. I recommend you!