Journey

Authentic villages of Lapland

Credits: Eat Shoot Drive

Starting Point: Levi

4 days

Journey: Authentic villages of Lapland

Lapland is known for its pristine, arctic nature and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. The region is also the home of many unique villages and towns to explore in the summer time. This journey takes you on a tour of the most interesting locations and experiences in northern Finland. The tour starts in Levi. The easiest way to get to Levi is to fly to Kittilä and continue by car. We recommend choosing an electric car or a hybrid model for a lower carbon footprint.

Levi

A Guided Visit to Särestöniemi Art Museum

The first Levi-region location is the Särestöniemi Art Museum. The museum located in Kaukonen, Kittilä displays the art and working environment of Reidar Särestöniemi, who was the most remarkable Lappish artist of his time. His most well-known works are his large, colourful oil paintings from the 1960’s and 1970’s. The museum by the river Ounas is a unique combination of art, architecture, nature, and history.

3 hours

A group of friends relaxing in the hammocks in an autumn forest

Levi

Arctic Cocooning in the HaliPuu forest

Next the journey moves to the peaceful world of HaliPuu ('hugging tree' in Finnish). At HaliPuu, you'll forget all of your worries and experience the forest from a new perspective – snuggled in a cozy hammock, breathing the purest air in the world, and listening to the sounds of the forest.

2 hours

The last experience of the day is at Wolf Lake. During this stop, you'll be able to relax in an authentic Finnish sauna, try a local snack (like an elk burger!), swim in a lake, or try your hand at fishing.

Travel tip:

After the first journey day, we recommend staying the night in the Levi region. The next day, the journey continues to Muonio, one-hour west of Levi. In idyllic Muonio, the day starts with a stop by a lake to learn about the history and traditions of the region.

Muonio

Travel tip:

After a busy day and night spent in Muonio, the journey continues to Hetta to meet some adorable huskies.

Enontekiö

Hetta Huskies Summer Mushing Taster Ride with the Sled Dogs

A husky ride is on many visitors' bucket list when it comes to a Lapland holiday. Husky tours are also available in the summer time. This experience at Hetta Huskies starts with a tour of the farm to learn about the huskies and how they are trained and cared for. You will then help to harness the dogs and assemble the teams. After that, off to nature you go!

75 mins

Travel tip:

Hetta Huskies also provides accommodation, so after a tour with these lovely animals, you can also spend the night at the farm. The last day – and stop – on this journey is at Kilpisjärvi.