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City break in Lapland. Active leisure ideas for Lapland - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Ruka Main attractions of Lapland are its beautiful natural places. In total, the region has 7 beautiful national parks, each of which features its own unique attractions. Lemmenjoen kansallispuisto has got its name in honor of the scenic mountain river; one of the main symbols of the park remains Ravadaskengas waterfall. Travelers who wish to appreciate the diversity of the local fauna are recommended to visit Oulangan kansallispuisto. There are about 30 species of animals, as well as more than a hundred species of birds and 7,000 of insects in the park.
Cuisine of Lapland for gourmet with top restaurants and cafe
Laplandian cuisine remains one of the most upscale and healthy in the world, because the main supplier of products for the local restaurants is nature itself. Since ancient times, local diet … Open
The charming park of Riisitunturin kansallispuisto attracts tourists with its mountainous landscapes. Vacationers can stroll through the picturesque foothills and then climb to one of the peaks and evaluate a panoramic view. Perämeren kansallispuisto is considered one of the most interesting parks; you can reach it by water only.
Speaking of natural things, we should definitely mention the lovely Ranua Zoo. This picturesque corner of nature became home to hundreds of animals and birds; some of the most curious of its inhabitants are owls. The zoo occupies quite a vast area and has a very natural and comfortable design. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Authentic traditions, festivals and lifestyle of Lapland inhabitants
Lapland is associated with wonderful winter landscapes; both children and adults dream to visit home of Santa Claus. It is an amazingly picturesque region with many fabulous national symbols … Open
One of the most attractive holiday destinations for travelers with children is Levy, where there is Kid's Land amusement center. There are very interesting games and educational activities for younger guests; everyone can ride a dogsled or go skiing around the picturesque surroundings. Skiing is very common among children and adults; Lapland has great ski centers.
Rovaniemi - Santa Claus The most popular entertainment center of the capital region is Joulukka. As its name suggests, it is devoted to the Finnish Santa Claus; here there are suitable entertainment options for children of all ages. Adherents of active pastime would enjoy relaxing in Saariselka, where Action Park is situated. It offers customers different modes of transport, which are ideal to conquer the snow-covered terrain.
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Attractions and entertainment in Finland

Active leisure in Finland includes all kinds of winter entertainment. The country has more than a hundred ski resorts with routes of varying complexity, hoists, artificial lighting and a developed tourist infrastructure. Lapland resorts Levi, Rovaniemi, Ylläs-Kolari are noted to have the longest slopes. Fans of extreme sports from different countries of the world are attracted by the maximum differences of heights on the slopes of the hills of Himos and Jyväskylä. In the resort of Vuokatti is built a tunnel, where you can ski throughout the year at optimum temperatures. Finnish ski schools propose telemarketing, snowboarding, freestyle, and ice surfing courses. A visit to the Lapland cannot be imagined without a trip through the snow-covered forest in a sleigh harnessed by reindeer, or ice fishing on a frozen lake in the company of deer shepherds. Lovers of dogs will enjoy a live contact with the Arctic huskies in the course of dog sledding. … Open
Reference information
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Lapland
♥   National Park 'Lemmenjoen kansallispuisto' , 88 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Pyhä-Luoston kansallispuisto' , 95 km from the center. On the map   Photo

City break ideas for neighbours of Lapland

Oulu
Oulu is surrounded by many beautiful forests, and some of them offer great sports and entertainment centers. In summer, Huikia Rope Adventure Park provides a wide range of attractions for both adults and children. Here you can walk on wooden and rope bridges among the ... Open »
Tampere
Travelers who don’t imagine their rest without sports entertainment will be pleasantly surprised by an abundance of modern sports and recreation centers. Among much of them vacationers point out Go Go, Atletico and Fressi centers. They are ready to offer gyms ... Open »
Lahti
In summer, Laune Park is very popular among holidaymakers with kids. Its territory is equipped with a children's velodrome, interesting playgrounds for children of different ages, as well as free spaces for active games. Along with that, recreation areas with gazebos ... Open »
Helsinki
You will find the widest number of entertainment venues in Helsinki. Park Linnanmaki is the best place for family rest. In this park you will find more than three dozens of thrilling rides. In addition to this, the park is simply full of cozy restaurants and cafes, ... Open »
Trondheim
Sports entertainment fans will be interested in visiting Trondheim in winter, when Skistua center opens. This is a great ski area for snowboarders and skiers located in the immediate vicinity of the city. At the center there are all conditions for a comfortable stay; ... Open »
Saint Petersburg
Shopaholics will be greatly impressed with plenty of bright market places and scale shopping centers. To hunt some memorable souvenirs and antique items tourists are recommended to opt for the Flea Market located in the Udelnaya street. Experienced tourists often ... Open »
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