The summer is not endless in Lapland, but there are almost endless summer days and bright nights
During the Finnish summer the sun never really sets. There is just a period of twilight for a few hours. This is why Finland is called the land of the midnight sun.
LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN
With stark differences between seasons, Finns are used to contrasts. Dark arctic winters have their counterpart in the phenomena of the midnight sun. Many wonder how Finns survive with no sunlight in the winter, and nature replies with 24 hours of it in the summer.
The intense contrast in light conditions has a profound effect on all walks of life in Finland. Summer in Finland is a time spent outside the house enjoying the short but sweet season, and all worries are postponed until nights get dark again.
Finnish lakes, rivers and the Baltic Sea
In Arctic Valley the Ruskajoki river flows through the city and ends up in the Baltic Sea. As soon as the ice melt off the rivers, lakes and coastline, people are participating in activities that involve water. Fishing, boating and swimming are popular activities among the locals. For the people who have not tried these before, it is a recommendation from us to try them out.
Fishing
Lapland is a great destination for a fishing vacation – And Arctic Valley is a great place for active fishing holiday! For better or worse, catching a pike, salmon, grayling or perch with your own hands gives a smile on your face.
Hiking & summer nature trips
Finland is an excellent place for hiking discovering the wilderness.Finnish nature is blooming in the summer when many go on hiking vacations – Lapland has many easy-access hiking areas of all levels.p Nearest national park is Pyhä-Luostonational park. Go hiking in Lapland with a local guide and discover the wonders of arctic nature.
Berries and Mushrooms picking
Lapland is the world’s largest contiguous area for picking organic berries and mushrooms.
Wild berries and mushrooms can be freely picked in Finland’s forests under everyman’s right, but be careful which varieties you pick, as some berries and mushrooms are poisonous. But no worries, there is a lot of information about this online. Besides being an adventure for the senses, a hike through the varied terrain amidst unspoiled nature is also the best possible exercise. The berries arehealthy and can be eaten just as they are when you find them. Some mushrooms need to be cooked.
Biking
Mountain biking in Finland is a great way to discover the scenic beauty of Arctic nature. Laplandis a wonderful base of all kinds ofarctic outdoor activities and riding a bike in Lapland is a year-round activity. Riding a wide-tired fatbike or a mountain bike is possible on marked trails or on streets. To ease your load, rent an electric fatbike or an electric mountain bike. You’ll find marked and maintained routes also in winter.
Sauna experiences & wellbeing
There are a lot of saunas in Lapland. Did you know that Finns go to sauna almost every day – no matter if it’s a pitch-black winter night or a summer evening painted by light of the midnight sun. Sauna has many health benefits. Step on a sauna boat and feel the intensity of the heat while cruising on the river. Combine sauna with swimming and make it the most relaxing experience of your life.
Source: https://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/
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