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fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

The World's Northernmost Mountain Coaster Lets You Ride Through Snow and Ice in the Arctic

The Ruka Coaster in Finnish Lapland is the world's northernmost mountain coaster, operating year-round in subarctic conditions and attracting over 50,000 riders in its first six months.
Skiing
fromElite Traveler
3 days ago

I Visited Finland's Secretive Invite-Only Arctic Lodge - Here's What It's Like Inside

Octola II is an exclusive, invite-only luxury lodge hidden in Finnish Lapland's private forest, known for extreme secrecy, personalized experiences, and selective guest screening.
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fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

A New Ranch-style Resort in Finnish Lapland Offers Reindeer Rides and 13 Villas With Private Saunas and Hot Tubs

Jänkä Resort & Ranch in Finnish Lapland offers nature-based luxury wellness—sauna, cold, silence—and animal interactions amid Northern Lights and secluded pine landscapes.
Wellness
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Hotel in Finnish Lapland Has the Northernmost Outdoor Spa in the World-155 Miles North of the Arctic Circle

Gáldu Hotel and Spa in Finnish Lapland delivers nature-centered wellness through outdoor saunas, cold plunges, and forest immersion to reduce stress and boost mood.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Santa at war: home' town in Finland hosts Nato soldiers as Russian threat looms

Rovaniemi combines heavy Christmas tourism with increasing NATO military activity and exercises near the Russian border, affecting tourists and becoming a strategic forward base.
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fromTravel + Leisure
4 months ago

We Asked 5 Travel Experts Their Favorite Winter Wonderland Destinations-and They All Said the Same Thing

Finnish Lapland offers serene snow-covered forests, frequent Northern Lights, diverse winter activities (reindeer sleighs, dog sledding, ice floating), rich indigenous heritage, and family-friendly attractions.
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