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Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland
Our blog introduces life in the Arctic to you one topic at a time. From our daily lives here in the North to the old beliefs built around the Northern Lights and the history of Lapland, our blog familiarizes Finland and the Finns to you on a new level.
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When to Visit Lapland
The changing seasons are among the best things about Rovaniemi, Lapland, and Apukka Resort. But how do you know when to visit Lapland when it is a magical destination all year round? Each season brings unique experiences, and depending on your preferences, some seasons can suit you better than others. Let’s look at the five …
Why You Should Visit Rovaniemi in November
Rovaniemi in November, what is it all about, what should you expect, and why you should visit? In November, as Rovaniemi is preparing for the busy Christmas season, nature is preparing itself for the winter. Meanwhile, days are getting even shorter as we get closer to polar night. Check out the reasons why you should …
Day and Evening Trips to Apukka Resort
We warmly welcome all guests in Rovaniemi to visit Apukka Resort! Take the Apukka Shuttle Bus from Rovaniemi City or Santa Claus Village; our winter wonderland is waiting for you! For the evening visit, fill your appetite in Restaurant Aitta or Pizzeria Kota. Our cozy Lobby Bar Riihi invites you for beverages and our open …
Free Uber Sleigh Rides in Apukka Resort Rovaniemi on 12th-18th Dec 2022
Uber brings the world’s first on-demand Uber reindeer sleigh rides available at Apukka Resort Rovaniemi in the middle of the Christmas season. ‘Uber Sleigh’ will be available to book on the Uber app between 12-18 December 2022, free of charge. The first-of-its-kind Uber Sleigh ride will depart from us at Apukka Resort Rovaniemi. It will …
Best Winter Activities for Families in Rovaniemi
There are so many exciting winter activities in Rovaniemi but how can you experience everything with your family? We gathered all the best winter activities for families and tips on how to experience them on your family vacation in Lapland and create amazing, unforgettable memories as a family. Snowmobiling with Children The best way to …
FINNISH CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
What are the Finnish Christmas traditions? Christmas is getting closer and people are getting into the holiday mood. In Apukka, this time of the year is usually the busiest and Apukka is filled with happy faces. Christmas songs, Christmas tree and the warm from the fireplace of Apukka would invite you to sit down and relax. Next year, dear friends, the dream is true. But …
The Magic of Christmas time
Through this blog you’ve had a chance to take a sneak peak into daily lives here in Lapland, the history of the region and the peculiar manners of the Finns. However, we just recently realised that there is one important aspect that we’ve never told you about in the blog. A well-kept secret that not …
The four seasons of Apukka Resort
We here in Apukka Resort have had an amazing summer underneath the Midnight Sun and have enjoyed every single moment of the sunshine and warm days it has presented to us. Yet still, one of the reasons we love Finland so much is the fact that we have four beautiful seasons here, all of them …
The shortest day of the year!
The shortest day of the year arrived 21st of December 2017, the day is also known as the Winter Solstice. From now on the Lapland is getting towards the spring. Here is a brief introduction to the Polar Night, equipped with some really useful links, if you want to know more! In Lapland the darkest …