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Lapland Knowledge Base

What is the distance from Lapland in Finland to the north pole? What is the distance from Lapland in Finland to the north pole? From my calculations (using its line of latitude and the radius of the earth) I figured it was about 2300km. Can you confirm my answer?
How far is it from Helsinki to Lapland? I'm planning to go to Finland at the end of this year just to witness myself the beauty of the Nordic Light. I am from Malaysia, so the only flight we have to Finland is a flight from Kuala Lumpur - Amsterdam - Helsinki. So I am understood that the best place to gaze at the Nordic Light is at the Lapland area. Can anybody tell me more about Lapland? And can anybody tell me how far is it from Helsinki to Lapland?
How do I earn £1296 to take my little sister to lapland? I am 13 years old and i really want to go to lapland with my little sister and my parents for christmas. The overall price for all of us is £1296. My parents say it is too expensive but me and my kittle sister really really want to go. How can i earn the money?
what is the best camera to use in Lapland? i want to get a new camera to take to Lapland, but i want one that can cope with the gray-light conditions/ freezing temps etc. has anybody any experience of this trip?
Where can I find out the current temperature and weather forecast for Lapland, and if there is snow there now? We are going to Lapland in 8 days (Yllas resort). My children have never seen snow and are desperate to see real snow. Can anybody find a website that will show current weather conditions, and forecast without having to subscribe.
Have anyone been to Lapland, how do you adjust to the cold? We have booked a weeks holiday in Lapland, Sweden in December. I was wondering how you adjust to such temperatures if you not use to it. Coming from Queensland Australia.
Has anyone been or is going to Lapland Finland? I am hoping to take my 4 year old and 2 year old to Lapland in Finland for christmas. Has anyone been or is going? Any tips or ideas on where to stay, what adventure is best welcome particularly bearing in mind the ages of my children.
What is the connection between Santa Claus and Lapland? Asking the question because the story of Saint Nicholas does not mention Lapland - or Santa's elves!
Any one been to lapland with first choice holidays? How would you rate the flight and holiday? Am going to Lapland and staying at Yllas resort at a hotel called Snow princess. Any tips?
What do I wear to ski in Lapland( minus 22 degrees celsius?)? Can anybody advise me about what to wear skiing in Lapland (Levi)? I am used to Alpine ski resorts which aren't really extreme temperatures. I don't think my existing ski clothes will be warm enough, what can you recommend?
Where was the resort that the TOWIE cast stayed in Lapland? In 'the only way is essexmas' they went to Lapland and I wanted to know where they stayed so I could book then resort because it looked nice.
Travel: Is it easy to observe Aurora Bernoulis/Northern light in Lapland? Is it easy to observe Aurora Bernoulis/Northern light in Lapland (Rovaniemi)? I m planning for my trip in Finland in Dec. I wonder should I just walkaround myself to catch the Northern light or should I pay Euro100 per person to join those Northern light searching tour package? Thanks! Thanks for feedback from everyone. Actually the EUR100 is a searching by reindeer.. Maybe that's why it is ex. Anyway, i will try out reindeer in some other ways then..and see the aurora myself..Thanks for info!
How to rent motorcycles in Lapland, or import motorcycles from Canada to Lapland? My wife and I plan to spend June 2007 touring Lapland on motorcycles. We would either ship and temporarily import ours, or rent bikes there. Anybody know of a good way to do either? By Lapland I basically mean Norway, Finland and Sweden. Thanks!
What would you do to visit Lapland at Christmas? We want to go on a holiday for a family of four from UK to Norway or Finland at or near Christmas. We just want a quiet winter holiday and to get to see Father Christmas. We don't want something horrendously expensive, and we don't really want something that's based on a winter sports holiday because we're not really into winter sports. Just a simple flight plus hotel/apartment or similar package would be fine.... Thank you!
how much does it cost to stay a night in a suite in the icehotel in lapland sweden? how much does it cost to stay a night in a suite in the icehotel in lapland sweden?
Where did the story of Santa Claus living in Lapland come from? I know the real Santa thing is to do with st nick but I don't get the north pole bit?
How long is daylight in Lapland in December? Are there buzz of activites in this month, or is it just gonna be quiet... What are the activities anyway? I will toucdown in Tampere, explore Finland and spend time at the Arctic Circle..
Where can I find information on becomeing an embalmer in Lapland FInland? Well, I want to move to FInalnd within the next 3 years. I plan to start taking Finnish soon. I want to become an embalmer, and I dont know where to look. I can't find any info about anything pertaining to funeral science or mortuary science. If there is anything you can help me with about finland rules of becoming an embalmer, or colleges that teach it in Finland, PLEASE leave an answer or email me. Thanks.
Lapland is the northern part of what country? Name only about 2 non more than that and don't make it to specific. Thanks for the answers!
When was the last time anyone rode a sleigh all the way to Lapland? Im wondering weather to try to get a veto implemented to extend the time between celebrations on the modern calender. So that santas tosser delivering presents wont be mistaken for a bezerker dishing out gruel to pesents.
Has anyone been to Lapland for a Christmas break? Would you recomend it? was it as good as the brouchures say? where did you stay? any info would be much appreciated!
Late March skiing holiday in Levi, Lapland - what can I expect to find when I get there? I need to know about snow conditions, the weather, temperature, food / beer prices, best places to go during the day and in the evening, anything really. Thanks.
Best deal online for 2 day trip to lapland? I would like to treat my husband and daughter to a trip to see Santa in lapland...Can anyone advice me on the cheapest deals for a 2 day trip i think 1 day is not enough i am looking at them going at the begining of december and flying from either southampton or bournemouth ...
Anyone who has been to Lapland please give me some advice on clothing to wear? I'm going with my boyfriend in December and I already have a thermal top and leggings for under my clothes but I'm not sure if they're thick enough. Also, do you need to have hats and gloves that are like a fleece material or are woolly ones ok? I don't wanna go unprepared, so if anyone has been or has been to a country just as cold please give me some advice on good clothing to buy before I go.
Have you ever been to lapland to see Santa? I want to take my son but he's only fourteen months so we can't use the excuse "Well he wanted to go" lol. But when he's older we'd like to take him on one of the meet Santa holidays, are they any good?
When is the best time to see the Northern Lights in Sweden Lapland (Kiruna) in 2009? Am planning to travel to Kiruna so I can see the ice hotel & see the northern lights. Wondering if it'll be too late to see it in April eg. 10th-13th (easter)?
Can anyone recommend a great place to stay in lapland? We are looking at going to lapland in 2009 we have three children aged 9,7 and 3 so we would love it to be really magical
has anyone ever taken their kids to see santa in lapland? Hi there am thinking about it .. despite the cost .... Is it really worth the money and was it a good experience?
Information on Lapland & can you take your dog? I have a mixed breed (german shephard & Rottweiler) he is 2 years old. Is it too cold for him to come on holiday with us to Lapland. Has anyone any information on pet friendly holidays for Lapland.
Is Lapland a suitable day trip for adults? Is it really just for families?
Did anyone get asked for driving licences for the snowmobiling in Lapland, Finland? I am going away to Finland over xmas and my travel company i booked through now only tells me after ive paid for ir that i need a driving licence to drive the snowmobiles. Has anyone been and did you get asked for your driving licence??
In the bbc comedy drama Lapland, where can I purchase one of the items of clothing? In the scene where the family is going to miss the coach and the mother is putting on the boys snowsuit on, the boy is wearing like red and white striped socks with green heel and toe, where can I b these?
Cheapest way to get to Lapland for Xmas? Just my girl and me for a few days, enough to do all the activities. Anybody know cheapest deal or company who are doing a good deal?
Has anyone got married in Lapland? I am planning to get married in Lapland, through First Choice. Has anyone got married there? Can anybody give me any tips on where to start and what the legal requirements are? Thanks :-D
Does anyone have any information about the UK version of Lapland? I believe its in kent, I wondered how much it cost what was it like etc?
how can i go from helsinki to lapland capital Rovaneimi?whats the cost?whats the cheapest way to travel ? anybody knows cheapest way to see helsinki and finland.i would like to include helsinki,turku,lake district and lapland.only cheapest ideas please
how far in advance can i book for lapland? it's very expensive so i'm gonna need some time to save for it but i was wondering if any one can tell me how far in advance i can book a holiday in lapland? if i wanted to go december 2010 how early can i book it?
Is Lapland in Finland a good experience and what did you enjoy about it? Has anyone been to Olos especially? I'm thinking of going there for the 5 day trip over Christmas (23rd -27th) however i am having problems persuading my father to go as he think we might get bored and maybe isn't worth the money. Any stories or reccomendations that he might be persuaded by?
Anyone seen that Lapland event on the news? I was in tears of laughter! A tent in the middle of a muddy field costs so much money! Anyone actually go? If you haven't seen it yet just look it up on a news website! You'll be in hysterics. They interviewed a security guard of the event, and asked him what he thought and he replied "we get negative comments and positive it's better at night" Lmao. Whata joke.
have you been this great lapland theme park? its called lapland in newforest, dorset, ime going tomorrow, it only cost £30 each ticket, so i got 8 tickets for all the family, have you been? whats it like? i cant wait.
can i bring a reindeer hide back to the u.k from lapland? Im getting married in the ice hotel in sweden next year and really want to bring a reindeer hide back to the u.k does anyone know if i can?
is it true that santa lives in finnish lapland? i been researching and found out intersting things about santa clause has any one researched about it?what have you?
Anyone been on a first choce travel holiday to lapland in december? Also should i prebook sleigh rides and husky rides prior to arriving? (from uk)
To you need to dress up for New Years Eve in Levi Lapland? I am going to levi in lapland for 5 days over new year. Our package includes a gala dinner new years eve. Do I need to pack a dress to wear for this as I love dressing up, or is it gonna be just too cold and really need to be in my coat and long johns, especially as I have heard there is fireworks
Are their any hostels in Lapland or near Saariselka that are 40 dollars or less a night? The hotels might be allittle pricey unless they can give me a cut rate for a longer stay.
Brothers jailed over Lapland New Forest park , WHY ? i went there and loved it i was going to go backthis year? Set them free right ? well all i know is the place was that good i thought i was actually in LAPLAND whats next sending father xmas to jail if his beard falls off , this country has gone mad , Mad i say ! Bonkers ! BAA BAA woof woof meow ! cluck cluck ! Moooooo!
Are the Sami people from Lapland mixed with Asiatic people from Siberia? or are they just 100% caucasian? WIKIPEDIA doesnt answer my question.
where can I buy a adult snowsuit, need one for my honyemoon to Lapland.? Not too expensive, you understand, We live in Cambridgshire UK.
we fly out to lapland tomorrow, on a charterd flight with bmi.our baggage allowance is 20kg per person? our kids are 15 and 9yrs. the 15yr old has her own luggage weighing 12kgs, but we have put our luggage plus the 9yrs old in x1 suitcase weighing 26kgs. is this acceptable. there is nothing on the tickets/website to suggest 20kg per person has to be in seperate suitcases. are we ok combining the 3 wight allowances in 1?
Is Santa from Lapland or from Alaska? My European friends keep telling me he is from the town of Rovaniemi in Lapland, while all my American friends tell me that he is from Alaska. Where is he from? Are there two Santas? I am going to be brokenhearted.
why is it so bloody expensive to take kids to lapland? i recently priced up for me, hubby and our 3 kids to go to lapland to see santa, but was shocked to find it over £3000 for 3 nights WHAT??????? its a bit crap that only kids whose parents can afford this kind of money get to experience lapland at crimbo!!!!!!!!! is limited places on lots of websites so its not that unpopular,
What country (ies) are in Lapland? Quick, the first person to answer this question correctly gets their answer voted by me as best answer.
Ever been to Finnish Lapland for Christmas? Is it better to go on a tour group or is it fine enough to go on your own? I will be going to Roveaniemi, Pyha Luosto. If I go on my own, where can I book the excursions?
Has anybody been to Lapland UK in Kent yet? We are booked to go next wednesday and I was just wondering if it is as good as they say it will be - is the walk from carpark to forest a long one, especially for a 3yr old? Is there anything special we should take & what was the food like ie; what choices do we have for lunch? Thanks
What do you think of lapland? What did you like about it? What did you dislike about it (if anything) I am off there again soon. Just want to know what others think or have experienced? Hi there, we are off to yllas.
Have first Choice stopped doing Lapland? Have they stopped doing the 7 night breaks?
going to lapland to see santa from prestwick? hi going to lapland to see santa with my daughter through wish upon a star. is there anybody been b4 and is there anyone going on the 19 december 2006
Have anybody been to Enontekio (Lapland) in Finland? Any tips or advice is welcomed? I am going xmas week and i know it will be cold and i have gear prepared for that!
Which is the best place to be in Finnish Lapland?? In Finnish Lapland, wheres the best place to be based in for activities like huskies sleding and Northern Light Sighting??
Is the Ice Hotel in Sweden/Lapland all it's cracked up to be? I'm considering the Ice Hotel for a romantic break with my loved one. It looks amazing. I'd love to hear from anyone who's been - how you found it, what you'd do differently if you went back...all that kind of advice. Also whether it's a good idea to request a room by a specific designer if you're planning in advance (ie before the room's actually been built!). Thanks in advance. Skal!
Anyone been on holiday to Lapland? Thinking of going to Lapland this December - does anyone know of any websites/travel companies that offer fab holidays at reasonable prices. Would be interested to hear if anyone has been on one of these holidays, Santa etc, what you got for you money and if you would recommend it ...
Im staying in Salla in lapland? Im staying in Salla in lapland next feb. I was wondering is it still possible to visit the Ice hotel and Santa from this location?
Trips to Lapland to see Santa? We're thinking of taking our two children to Lapland, probably next year so they will be 7 and 5 years old. We've looked at some sites and it looks great. We'd probably go for 2 nights as a day trip doesn't seem long enough for all the activities to do there. Has anyone been and if so what did you think? Can you reccommend some sites to look at? Is it a good age to take them? Thank you! It was Rovaniemi that we were looking at as this seemed to offer a lot for the kids to do.
hi i would like to know when it is the summer in lapland? i was thinkin of going to lapland in the summer me and a friend
cheap husky sledding tour in lapland? I am wanting to go on a husky sledding tour in lapland for 2 - 4 days but i am on a budget. where would be the best place or does anyone know of any cheap tours or private ways to do this? the reason i chose lapland is because i would like to see the northern lights as well. any suggestions or tips from previous holidays would be much appreciated. Cheers
Trying to book lapland holiday for this xmas which has elfs greeting you at airport and .......? I have trawled internet to find a santa in Lapland holiday site that includes baking with elfs, going to santas post office etc but cant find one. Has anyone been on a recent Lapland trip that can recommend a fab site to book through. Getting desp as time is flying by......
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