Is Lapland a real country?

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1. Is Lapland a real country?
2. Why is Lapland called Lapland?
3. Do they speak English in Lapland?
4. Which country owns Lapland?
5. Is Lapland Finland expensive?
6. What currency is used in Lapland?
7. What age is best for Lapland?
8. How much of Lapland is in Sweden?
9. How much is a beer in Lapland?
10. Can you drink the water in Lapland?
11. Is a day trip to Lapland worth it?
12. What do I need to know before going to Lapland?
13. Can you see the Northern Lights in Lapland?
14. What airport do you fly into for Lapland?
15. What is the best age to go to Lapland?
16. Is Lapland any good?
17. What is the best time to visit Lapland?

Is Lapland a real country?

Lapland, Sami Sápmi, Finnish Lapi or Lappi, Swedish Lappland, region of northern Europe largely within the Arctic Circle, stretching across northern Norway, Sweden, and Finland and into the Kola Peninsula of Russia. ... Lapland straddles several national borders and does not exist as any unified administrative entity.

Why is Lapland called Lapland?

Lapland on the World Map The word itself is derived from "Lapp" - Scandinavians used this word to refer to the indigenous Sami people, who have been living in the region since ancient times. Interestingly, the Sami find the word "Lapland" offensive and prefer to use their own language and name this region "Sápmi".

Do they speak English in Lapland?

Finnish Lapland Most people in Scandinavia, especially in the popular tourist areas, can speak English. Even Santa Claus is multilingual!

Which country owns Lapland?

Finland Lapland (Finnish: Lappi [ˈlɑpːi]; Northern Sami: Sápmi [ˈsaːpmiː]; Swedish: Lappland; Latin: Lapponia) is the largest and northernmost region of Finland. The 21 municipalities in the region cooperate in a Regional Council.

Is Lapland Finland expensive?

A trip to Lapland is certainly not cheap. The airline tickets are costly, the hotels are not cheap and well the activities really increase your spendings. Scandinavia is not a cheap destination, but in our opinion, Finland was not too bad. We expected that the costs for food and drinks would be higher.

What currency is used in Lapland?

Essential Lapland Facts The currency in Lapland, which is a part of Finland, is the Euro.

What age is best for Lapland?

The best age for visiting Lapland with kids is when they're as old as they can be without the magic having already disappeared. Most of the companies don't recommend the trip for children under 4 and I can see why.

How much of Lapland is in Sweden?

It primarily consists of Västerbotten County in the south and Norrbotten County in the north, forming the further inland areas of the two counties. Lapland has the coldest climates of Sweden with vast seasonal differences caused by the high latitudes and the interior location....Lapland (Sweden)

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How much is a beer in Lapland?

You pay around 1€ for a 33cl bottle of local lager beer in grocery store and from 4€ to 7€ for a pint in bar/restaurant. Often markets offer 12-pacs for around 8€.

Can you drink the water in Lapland?

The local tap water is safe to drink, however, if you are planning to hit the hiking trails, take caution when collecting water in natural streams and rivers. ... Having said that many trekkers in the wilderness of eastern Lapland claim that springs there are safe to drink from without purifying.

Is a day trip to Lapland worth it?

Obviously you can't necessarily cram all of this into a day-trip, when much of your time will be spent travelling to and from Lapland, you need to go for at least three or four days, but if you can afford the time and the not inconsiderable expense, I'd say it's totally worth it.

What do I need to know before going to Lapland?

15 IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE VISITING SWEDISH LAPLAND

• - #1 THE SCENERY IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. ...
• - #2 READ UP ON SAMI CULTURE BEFORE YOU GO. ...
• - #3 REINDEER ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF LIFE HERE. ...
• - #4 THERE ARE 8 SEASONS IN SWEDISH LAPLAND. ...
• - #5 COFFEE IS MORE THAN JUST COFFEE IN SWEDEN. ...
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Can you see the Northern Lights in Lapland?

The lights can be seen throughout the winter from November to April and are visible from any of our Lapland resorts, which all lie at the optimum latitude, north of the Arctic Circle. You are most likely to see the Northern Lights between 7pm and 2am, when the skies are dark and clear.

What airport do you fly into for Lapland?

Rovaniemi Rovaniemi is the most popular airport (travelers interested in visiting Santa Claus's village should fly here), being Ivalo the northest one. Rovaniemi serves as the entrance to all Lapland, Northwest Russia, Northern Sweden and Norway.

What is the best age to go to Lapland?

What's the best age to take the kids to Lapland? The best age for visiting Lapland with kids is when they're as old as they can be without the magic having already disappeared. Most of the companies don't recommend the trip for children under 4 and I can see why.

Is Lapland any good?

Obviously you can't necessarily cram all of this into a day-trip, when much of your time will be spent travelling to and from Lapland, you need to go for at least three or four days, but if you can afford the time and the not inconsiderable expense, I'd say it's totally worth it.

What is the best time to visit Lapland?

The best time to visit Lapland for a snow-dusted getaway is between November and March. During these winter months, the landscapes are blanketed by the thickest coating of snow you'll see all year. And if you fancy taking the little ones to meet the big man in red, November and December are your best bets.