" Above and Beyond "

“The Purpose of travel is to experience the rare sensations that brings out songs from within us”
– by Jean Grenier

" Above and Beyond "

“The Purpose of travel is to experience the rare sensations that brings out songs from within us”
– by Jean Grenier

Lapland is
  • Authentic
  • Mystical
  • Pure
  • Northern Lights
  • Winter Wonderland
  • Land of Light
...

Dálvve
(Deep Winter – Christmas)

Watching the the stunning Northern Lights, the beaming lights dance across the night skyline is a truly magical experience.

 

© Picture : Tourism Finland 2011

Gidádálvve
(Frosty Winter – Spring Winter)

It’s an amazing sensation to finally greet the powerful rays of warm sunlight, and listen to the dripping of the eaves and the chirp of the birds, preferably in unison.

 

© Picture : Tourism Finland 2011

Gidá
(Crusty Snow – Spring)

The ice starts to melt, and the clean, crystal-clear waters begin to ripple and flow some  early spring flowers begin to blossom.

 

© Picture : Tourism Finland 2011

Gidágiesse
(Departure of Ice – Early Summer)

At this time, it’s light all day long and the landscape breaks out into a luscious, leaf-green explosion of chlorophyll and growth.

 

© Picture : Tourism Finland 2011

A year-round destination with unspoiled Arctic wilderness
and 8 seasons!

We would like to introduce authentic, pure nature and culture of Lapland, the land where you can find eight seasons in just a year and exploring the Sami culture as a rich and unique culture of living in harmony with the arctic nature and changing seasons. 
 
In the far north of Europe, ancient sounds, unique craftwork traditions, and a particular language live side by side with the modern technology. The Sami culture is the oldest culture in large areas of Northern parts of Finland, Norway, Sweden, and the North of Russia.
 
Here the winter is snowy and welcomes you to experience the magic of the winter wonderland. The mystical Polar Night is when the sun remains below the horizon, painting the landscape in various shades of blue, pink and purple. The Midnight Sun welcomes visitors to land of light. The sun that never ceases in the summer Lapland is a miraculous experience.
 
In Lapland, you can experience the call of the Wild. The scents, the sights, and the sounds bring together a magical experience where the mind and body rest.
 
Take a moment, close your eyes and listen to the call of the wild, the sounds of Lapland…
 
Visit Lapland, discover a new Dimension!

Giesse
(Midnight Sun – Summer)

Warmth and vibrant, verdant landscape as summer starts. It’s time to swim in one of the region’s thousands of lakes or cool off your weary feet in a rippling mountain brook after a hiking trek.

 

© Picture : Tourism Finland 2011

Tjaktjagiesse

(Harvest Season – Late Summer)

This period, a carnival of colors, sees the berries and mushrooms in the woodland begin to ripen, nourished by the summer light and bursting with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

 

© Picture : Tourism Finland 2011

Tjaktja
(Colourful Autumn)

The sun is high in the sky and the days can be warm and pleasant and the frosty nights spread a layer of white across the landscape.

 

© Picture : Tourism Finland 2011

Tjaktjadálvve
(Early Winter – First Snow)

The days grow shorter and the landscape begins to turn white, as the snow sets in. It forms the vast, white natural playground for winter sports such as nordic ski.

 

© Picture : Tourism Finland 2011

We would like introduce the Authentical Pure Nature Culture of LAPLAND, the land where you can find 8 seasons in just a year and exploring the Sami culture as a rich and unique culture of living in harmony with the arctic nature and changing seasons.

In the far north of Europe, ancient sounds, unique craftwork traditions, and a particular language live side by side with modern technology. The Sami culture is the oldest culture in large areas of Northern parts of Finland, Norway, Sweden, and the North of Russia.

Here the winter is snowy and welcomes you to experience the magic of the winter wonderland. The mystical Polar Night is when the sun remains below the horizon, painting the landscape in various shades of blue, pink and purple. The Midnight Sun welcomes visitors to land of light.The sun that never sees in the summer Lapland is a miraculous experience.

In Lapland, you can experience the call of the Wild. The scents, the sights, and the sounds bring together a magical experience where the mind and body rest.

Take a moment, close your eyes and listen to the call of the wild, the sounds of Lapland….

Visit Lapland, discover a new dimension. 

 

EXPERIENCE LAPLAND

Lapland, Land of the Midnight Sun and the technicolor Aurora Borealis, naturally offers a wide range of winter sports activities, such as skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing and ice-fishing or go for a husky ride, dogsledding through forests and over frozen lakes and stay overnight in an igloo. Summers are great for hiking on a Lappish fell, biking though picturesque villages, canoeing on a lake or simply swimming under the Midnight sun. In Finnish Lapland, you can even mount a reindeer at Santa Claus Village. To experience Sami culture and all its many traditions by tasting the genuine flavors of the North in extraordinary surroundings: Sámi dinner in a traditional kota hut with open fire listening to the ancient stories and joik.

Did you know that anyone can freely pick wild berries and forest mushrooms during the wonderfully colorful foliage in Lapland and elsewhere in the Nordic Countries thanks to the Everyman’s Rights ?

What type of traveller are you ?
Incentive & Special Events
Sport & Adventure
Self Development & Wellness
Family & Special Interests

In the competitive global economy, the art of incentive travel can be an effective tool for motivating sales staff, rewarding initiative or building customer loyalty. The awe of extraordinary settings and superb special events will guarantee you maximum impact no matter what size your group may be, while our expertise will deliver personal service of utmost precision in sync with your goals and budget.

What makes your heart beat faster? What makes your adrenaline flow? Whether your dream adventure is hang-gliding or heli-skiing or snow rally- driving academy, our Sports & Adventure department can make your most exciting fantasy come true. Want something really unique? How about herding reindeers home at a ranch or whitewater rafting or just chase the Northern Lights while overnighting on a wilderness camp

Self Development activities that improve awareness and identity, develop talents and potential, build human capital, and enhance the quality of life and the realization of dreams and aspirations.

Wellness refers to diverse and interconnected dimensions of physical, mental, and social well-being that extend beyond the traditional definition of health. It includes choices and activities aimed at achieving physical vitality, mental alacrity, social satisfaction, a sense of accomplishment, and personal fulfillment.

 

Lapland  is vast and the experiences are unlimited—from the majestic fjords of Norway to the pristine beaches of Lake Inari from the children’s excitement of Santa Claus to the Sámi Cultural Centre Sajos, from the vaste wilderness to the deep waters of Arctic Ocean, our tours are designed to explore the diversity of this great destination.

So whether your interest lies in culture, nightlife and shopping or in the spectacular scenery of the great outdoors, we speak your language, literally!

Whatever type of experience you’re looking for,
we’ve got what you need !

Incentive & Special Events

Private Aurora Bubble

The aurora bubble is an innovative way to observe the wonders of the night sky. ------ © Picture : Tourism Finland 2011
Sport & Adventure

Bike

Cycling, Fatbiking & Mountain Biking in Lapland....No matter the time of year, you can satisfy your need for speed and distance while experiencing stunning Arctic landscapes. Lapland has cycling trails & routes open for use all year-round. ------ © Picture : Tourism Finland 2011
Incentive & Special Events

Destination weddings

Chapels and churches in the region provide a peaceful respite for visitors with busy lifestyles as well for a memorable wedding. ------ © Picture : Tourism Finland 2011
Self Development & Wellness

Spa

Treatments usually available include saunas (of course), peat wrapping, cleansing rituals, and even dry cupping. Other more exotic Finnish treatments include reindeer milk facials in Lapland, Nordic Body Scrub with Nordic Sea salt, rolling pin massage or arctic cloudberry peeling. ------ © Picture : Tourism Finland 2011
Sport & Adventure

Activities

Four or forty, professional or newbie – it doesn’t matter! Everyone can go alpine skiing. In Northern Norway, you get a panoramic view of the fjord from the ski centre Narvikfjellet. And if you’re lucky, you’ll be joined by the northern lights! ------ © Picture : Tourism Finland 2011
Leisure & Special Interests

Amethyst Mine Tour

In the middle of a national park on top of Lampivaara fell in Lapland is a sustainable amethyst mine where visitors hear fascinating stories and dig their personal lucky amethyst which was formed about 2 000 million years ago in the bowels of the ancient mountains. ------ © Picture : Tourism Finland 2011
Sport & Adventure

Ride a Snow Mobile on water

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen… and now that Rudolph is retired, the Reindeer Games are back! Everyone can play as these reindeer are fast and eager. Cheer on your reindeer, laugh with your co-workers, and help decide who leads Santa’s sleigh this year! ------ © Picture : Tourism Finland 2011
Self Development & Wellness

Meditation

Discover a sense of tranquility with more access to pristine nature. ------ © Picture : Tourism Finland 2011
Sport & Adventure

Reindeer race

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen… and now that Rudolph is retired, the Reindeer Games are back! Everyone can play as these reindeer are fast and eager. Cheer on your reindeer, laugh with your co-workers, and help decide who leads Santa’s sleigh this year! ------ © Picture : Tourism Finland 2011
Wellness & Self-Development

Ice Bathing & Swimming

In addition to the adrenaline rush, studies suggest that cold water swimming could be a treatment for depression, as it activates the sympathetic nervous system and increases blood levels of noradrenaline and beta-endorphin, which plays an important role in the functioning of the heart. ------ © Picture : Tourism Finland 2011
Leisure & Special Interests

Gold Panning

Lapland is the land of myths, legends and dreams. Many are centered on Lapland’s gold fields and those people who, even today, are chasing after the world’s purest gold, the one found in and around the Lemmenjoki and Ivalojoki rivers. ------ © Picture : Tourism Finland 2011
Wellness & Self-Development

Wonders of Rejuvenation

Simply relax in meditative state of mind in the middle of vast endless white snow with a camp fire heat. ------ © Picture : Tourism Finland 2011
Incentive & Special Events

Spend the night in an Ice Hotel

Icehotel is a hotel and an art exhibition with ever-changing art made out of ice and snow. Icehotel is created in a new guise every winter, completely made out of natural ice rivers and last untouched waters. ------ © Picture : Tourism Finland 2011
Leisure & Special interests

Santa Claus

You can meet Santa Claus and cross the magical Arctic Circle every day at the official Santa Claus Residence and Village in Rovaniemi in Lapland where he takes care of his mission in life; to enhance the well-being of children and the kindness of grown-ups, as well as spread the message of love and goodwill and the Christmas Spirit across the globe. ------ © Picture : Tourism Finland 2011
Wellness & Self-Development

Pure water, naturally organic food and cleanest air

Roe from the clear waters of local lakes, Fish originates from the clear waters of the region and the nearby Arctic Ocean. Game is hunted from the local forest, the same one that berries, mushroom and wild herbs are picked from the woodlands of Lapland and local reindeer meat – those are just some samples of the culinary delicacies ------ © Picture : Tourism Finland 2011
Leisure & Special Interests

Sami Cultures

The Sámi cultures are steeped in nature, which is attested to by the Sámi languages’ rich vocabulary related to nature. ------ © Picture : Tourism Finland 2011
Wellness & Self Development

Sauna

The sauna in Finland is an old phenomenon and its earliest versions are believed to be from 7000 BC. The sauna is an important part of daily life, and families bathe together in the home sauna or in a public sauna. Other location and type choices are: a smoke sauna, in a gondola, on the river, in the wilderness, on the sea or in a traditional Lapland spa. ------ © Picture : Tourism Finland 2011
Incentive & Special Events

Snow Rally

Roaring engines and spinning wheels spewing flakes of ice and snow. Even from a safe spectators’ spot, the legendary Arctic Rally Academy is an adrenaline-pumping experience. ------ © Picture : Tourism Finland 2011

And much more !

EXPERIENCE LAPLAND

Lapland, Land of the Midnight Sun and the technicolor Aurora Borealis, naturally offers a wide range of winter sports activities, such as skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing and ice-fishing or go for a husky ride, dogsledding through forests and over frozen lakes and stay overnight in an igloo. In Finnish Lapland, you can even mount a reindeer at Santa Claus Village. To experience Sami culture and all its many traditions by tasting the genuine flavors of the North in extraordinary surroundings: Sámi dinner in a traditional kota hut with open fire listening to the ancient stories and joik.

Did you know that anyone can freely pick wild berries and forest mushrooms during the wonderfully colorful foliage in Lapland and elsewhere in Finland thanks to the Everyman’s Rights ?

What type of traveller are you ?

In the competitive global economy, the art of incentive travel can be an effective tool for motivating sales staff, rewarding initiative or building customer loyalty. The awe of extraordinary settings and superb special events will guarantee you maximum impact no matter what size your group may be, while our expertise will deliver personal service of utmost precision in sync with your goals and budget.

What makes your heart beat faster? What makes your adrenaline flow? Whether your dream adventure is hang-gliding or heli-skiing or snow rally- driving academy, our Sports & Adventure department can make your most exciting fantasy come true. Want something really unique? How about herding reindeers home at a ranch or whitewater rafting or just chase the Northern Lights while overnighting on a wilderness camp

Self Development activities that improve awareness and identity, develop talents and potential, build human capital, and enhance the quality of life and the realization of dreams and aspirations.

Lapland  is vast and the experiences are unlimited—from the majestic fjords of Norway to the pristine beaches of Lake Inari from the children’s excitement of Santa Claus to the Sámi Cultural Centre Sajos, from the vaste wilderness to the deep waters of Arctic Ocean, our tours are designed to explore the diversity of this great destination.

Whatever type of experience you’re looking for, we’ve got what you need !

Incentive & Special Events

Chapels and Churches

Chapels and churches in the region provide a peaceful respite for visitors with busy lifestyles as well for a memorable wedding.
Sport & Adventure

Private Aurora Bubble

The aurora bubble is an innovative way to observe the wonders of the night sky. The aurora bubble is an innovative way to observe the wonders of the night sky. The aurora bubble is an innovative way to observe the wonders of the night sky.
Leisure & Special Interests

Amethyst Mine Tour

Amethyst was used as a gemstone by the ancient Egyptians, the Greeks believed amethyst gems could prevent intoxication, while medieval European soldiers wore amethyst amulets as protection in battle. Tibetans consider amethyst sacred to the Buddha. In the middle of a national park on top of Lampivaara fell in Lapland is a sustainable amethyst mine where visitors hear fascinating stories and dig their personal lucky amethyst which was formed about 2 000 million years ago in the bowels of the ancient mountains.
Sport & Adventure

Ride a Snow Mobile

Snowmobiling is a way of transportation on Lapland’s wilderness areas. There’s option for every level and taste. If you heart beats for less sound and more environmental option, you can go on electric snowmobile safari. That’s silent and emission free way to discover nature in Lapland.
Wellness & Self-Development

Ice Bathing & Swimming

In addition to the adrenaline rush, studies suggest that cold water swimming could be a treatment for depression, as it activates the sympathetic nervous system and increases blood levels of noradrenaline and beta-endorphin, which plays an important role in the functioning of the heart.
Leisure & Special Interests

Gold Panning

Lapland is the land of myths, legends and dreams. Many are centered on Lapland’s gold fields and those people who, even today, are chasing after the world’s purest gold, the one found in and around the Lemmenjoki and Ivalojoki rivers.
Wellness & Self-Development

Wonders of Rejuvenation

Discover a sense of tranquility with more access to pristine nature!
Sport & Adventure

Rudolph the reindeers

The reindeer is an icon of Finnish Lapland, and there’s a good reason for that: the number of reindeer in the province roughly equals that of people. So, when in Rome… jump on a sleigh and ride them like Santa! Reindeer sleigh rides are a popular way to get close to the fabled animal.
Incentive & Special Events

Spend the night in an Ice Hotel

Icehotel is a hotel and an art exhibition with ever-changing art made out of ice and snow. Icehotel is created in a new guise every winter, completely made out of natural ice rivers and last untouched waters.
Leisure & Special interests

Santa Claus

You can meet Santa Claus and cross the magical Arctic Circle every day at the official Santa Claus Residence and Village in Rovaniemi in Lapland where he takes care of his mission in life; to enhance the well-being of children and the kindness of grown-ups, as well as spread the message of love and goodwill and the Christmas Spirit across the globe.
Wellness & Self-Development

Pure water, naturally organic food and cleanest air

Roe from the clear waters of local lakes, Fish originates from the clear waters of the region and the nearby Arctic Ocean. Game is hunted from the local forest, the same one that berries, mushroom and wild herbs are picked from the woodlands of Lapland and local reindeer meat – those are just some samples of the culinary delicacies
Wellness & Self Development

Sauna

The sauna in Finland is an old phenomenon and its earliest versions are believed to be from 7000 BC. The sauna is an important part of daily life, and families bathe together in the home sauna or in a public sauna. Other location and type choices are: a smoke sauna, in a gondola, on the river, in the wilderness, on the sea or in a traditional Lapland spa.
Incentive & Special Events

Snow Rally

Roaring engines and spinning wheels spewing flakes of ice and snow. Even from a safe spectators’ spot, the legendary Arctic Rally Academy is an adrenaline-pumping experience.
Leisure & Special Interests

Sami Cultures

The Sámi cultures are steeped in nature, which is attested to by the Sámi languages’ rich vocabulary related to nature.

And much more !

ABOUT US

Welcome to Beyond Arctic Circle-DMC’s website. 

Our Destination Management teams are based in Lapland with offices in Kemijärvi and Kilpisjärvi. Established in 1989 in USA and in 1986 Finland, we have gained a solid reputation in providing creative and highly personalized solutions that are financially competitive along with a particular emphasis on seeking authentic multicultural lifestyle experiences.
Although classically trained, we share the rebellious gene of questioning the status quo by applying new and cutting edge approaches.

We offer solutions that support local partners who are vetted to ensure quality and consistency of products and services. We follow strict environmental and health standards as well as ensure our local providers are treated with respect and fairness.

Whether you require an innovate incentive program or a more traditional itinerary for special interest or leisure travel, our teams are here to cater your every need and make your travel aspirations come a life.

Let us be part of your team!

Timo SÄRKINEN

Managing Director & CEO

" Our philosophy has always been to promote environmental and social responsibility both in our offices and wherever we do your business. We want to support local cultures economically and ensure that indigenous ways of life are preserved. "

Welcome to Beyond Arctic Circle-DMC’s website. 

Our Destination Management teams are based in Lapland with offices in Kemijärvi and Kilpisjärvi. Established in 1989 in USA and in 1986 Finland, we have gained a solid reputation in providing creative and highly personalized solutions that are financially competitive along with a particular emphasis on seeking authentic multicultural lifestyle experiences.
Although classically trained, we share the rebellious gene of questioning the status quo by applying new and cutting edge approaches.

We offer solutions that support local partners who are vetted to ensure quality and consistency of products and services. We follow strict environmental and health standards as well as ensure our local providers are treated with respect and fairness.

Whether you require an innovate incentive program or a more traditional itinerary for special interest or leisure travel, our teams are here to cater your every need and make your travel aspirations come a life.

Let us be part of your team!

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WHAT WE DO

We offer services for individual travellers as well as for leisure, ad hoc and travel series groups, providing itineraries including accommodation, meals, transportation, tours with multilingual tour guides and experiences. So whether your interest lies in culture or in nature and the spectacular scenery of the great outdoors, we speak your language, literally !

Our experienced staff of multilingual travel professionals have successfully served a broad range of clients, from special board meetings of Fortune 500 energy industry companies to gala dinner events for financial institutions; from destination wedding to incentive trips for telecommunication companies; from government dignitaries to adventure trips for leisure travellers.

We understand that the groundwork for success lies in the little details and in their synchronized and precise implementation.

For the adventurous travellers, there’s no limit to what you can imagine and what we can provide. 

With Beyond Arctic Circle, everything is possible.

WHAT WE DO

We offer services for individual travellers as well as for leisure, ad hoc and travel series groups, providing itineraries including accommodation, meals, transportation, tours with multilingual tour guides and experiences. So whether your interest lies in culture or in nature and the spectacular scenery of the great outdoors, we speak your language, literally !

Our experienced staff of multilingual travel professionals have successfully served a broad range of clients, from special board meetings of Fortune 500 energy industry companies to gala dinner events for financial institutions; from destination wedding to incentive trips for telecommunication companies; from government dignitaries to adventure trips for leisure travellers.

We understand that the groundwork for success lies in the little details and in their synchronized and precise implementation.

For the adventurous travellers, there’s no limit to what you can imagine and what we can provide. 

With Beyond Arctic Circle, everything is possible.

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OUR SERVICES

ACCOMODATION

Choices range from ice hotels to cabins, cottages and high end resort rooms.
Whether you want to “rough it” in a wilderness cabin or sleep under the stars in a modern igloo, we offer an exciting variety of lodgings in Lapland that will make your stay even more memorable and authentic.

RESTAURANTS

Due to the northern location, Lapland is a heave of clean and naturally nutrient-rich foods. The long summer days and cool temperatures enhance the the aromas and pigments in wild berries, mushrooms and herbs. These wild delicacies grow in clean, Nordic soil with clear air and clean air, which are actually some the cleanest in the world! Roe from the local lakes, fish from waters of the region and game is hunted the local forest. These are just some samples of the culinary delicacies.

Do you prefer to dine in a traditional Sami hut, or at a camp fire or in a gourmet restaurant, Lapland offers variety of sustainable gastronomy delights.

TRANSPORTATION

Lapland has more than 100,000 square kilometers for you to explore. And whether it’s the comforts of a tour bus or the convenience of a rental car, hire a helicopter, or even husky ride-we have the infrastructure and connections to get you there safely, on time, and with a smile on your face.

EXPERIENCES

Lapland is a winter wonderland and a summer sojourner’s dream. Whether you prefer sipping cocoa slopeside or trekking across untouched terrain, there’s something for everyone in Lapland. Lapland is second to none when it comes to adventures you’ll never forget. Under the Midnight Sun, you’ll never run out of options for exploring, discovering and enjoying the wilderness. When the year gets cold and dark, Lapland is a winter wonderland, full of snowshoes, snowmobiles and snowmen. And in between, there’s the hunt for the first Northern Lights of the year, and so much more !

CONTACT US

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EMAIL US

info@bac-dmc.com

CALL US

+358-40-352-5327 

MAILING ADDRESS

Kaisankankaantie 87
98100 Kemijärvi
Finland

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Lapland - More Information

“Many know Lapland and its snowy landscapes as the home of reindeer, Santa Claus and the Northern Lights. That’s all fine and true, but Lapland, it’s so much more; it’s a state of mind.”
By Henri for @ourfinland

We would like introduce the Autenthical Pure Nature Culture of LAPLAND, the land where you can find 8 seasons in just a year and exploring the Sami culture as a rich and unique culture of living in harmony with the arctic nature and changing seasons.

Find more on: https://www.inarisaariselka.fi

Artic Bath - More Information

“You know, internet, that was the rescue. I’m as connected outside Sundsvall as in New York. It really is possible to live and work in the countryside. Perhaps that’s why I am running these projects to put the countryside in focus.”

The words of Bertil Harström, an architect and designer, but deep down, he is more of an idealist and tree hugger. These projects are not just an architect’s vision and dreams, they are based on a belief that in Sweden, we actually miss something when we do not allow ourselves to build more using wood.

Photo © Johan Kauppi / Arctic Bath 2014
Find more on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=10&v=as7tMBzpRzQ&feature=emb_logo 

Sámi Jewelry - More Information

In the far north of Europe, ancient sounds, unique craftwork traditions, and a particular language live side by side with modern technology. The Sami culture is the oldest culture in large areas of Northern parts of Finland, Norway, Sweden, and the North of Russia.

Duoddji is the Sami word for “craft”, and many traditions of craftsmanship such as tin embroidery, pearl embroidery, weaving shoelaces, jacket seams, wood carving, and knife-making are assiduously maintained.

In this twenty-first century, Sami culture is meeting the modern world in a new way. The everyday lives of many of these indigenous people appear very modern. The interest in joik, duoddji, and the language itself is increasing rapidly in these areas of Lapland.

Find more on: https://nordnorge.com/en/tema/the-sami-are-the-indigenous-people-of-the-north/


Photo Credits @jarlehagenstudio and @orjanb

Midnight Sun - More Information

“Cloudberries are our gold, they are the taste of summer. Eating them, you can picture yourself back in the swamps where the sun is shining.” said Taisto Illikainen, simply called the ‘cloudberry professor’ with 50 years in the market business. The cloudberry is much more than a passing food fad in Lapland, its appeal has like its ‘superfood’ status: one single berry contains more vitamin C than an orange.
Picking berries, mushrooms and aromatic herbs in the middle of Lapland’s boreal forest can be a very relaxing experience during the Midnight Sun, which is a time when the sun does not set below the horizon at all, day or night. The greatest difference comes from the incredible change in the nature of the light. The sun takes on a reddish-yellow colour – almost like during sunrise or sunset – and everything around you is bathed in an unimaginably warm, bright light.

The Midnight Sun has a curious effect, minimizing the need for sleep and maximizing the possibilities for summer fun: it extends your day with those extra hours you keep hoping for in your daily life. Make use of it and go hiking, canoeing, fishing, playing a round of golf in the wee hours, or just hang out downtown and party until the clubs close.

But we highly suggest a nocturnal swim and sauna: it is a definite must under the Midnight Sun when lakes and seawaters warm-up from June onwards and you can experience incredible landscapes.

Photo Credit: thanks to Jari Romppainen, @jarcce.
Find more on: https://www.lapland.fi/visit/only-in-lapland/land-of-the-midnight-sun/

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Website: https://eurousa-seva.com

Sounds of Lapland (1) - More Information

“You know, internet, that was the rescue. I’m as connected outside Sundsvall as in New York. It really is possible to live and work in the countryside. Perhaps that’s why I am running these projects to put the countryside in focus.”

The words of Bertil Harström, an architect and designer, but deep down, he is more of an idealist and tree hugger. These projects are not just an architect’s vision and dreams, they are based on a belief that in Sweden, we actually miss something when we do not allow ourselves to build more using wood.

Photo © Johan Kauppi / Arctic Bath 2014
Find more on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=10&v=as7tMBzpRzQ&feature=emb_logo 

Sound of Lapland (2) - More Information

In the far north of Europe, ancient sounds, unique craftwork traditions, and a particular language live side by side with modern technology. The Sami culture is the oldest culture in large areas of Northern parts of Finland, Norway, Sweden, and the North of Russia.

Duoddji is the Sami word for “craft”, and many traditions of craftsmanship such as tin embroidery, pearl embroidery, weaving shoelaces, jacket seams, wood carving, and knife-making are assiduously maintained.

In this twenty-first century, Sami culture is meeting the modern world in a new way. The everyday lives of many of these indigenous people appear very modern. The interest in joik, duoddji, and the language itself is increasing rapidly in these areas of Lapland.

Find more on: https://nordnorge.com/en/tema/the-sami-are-the-indigenous-people-of-the-north/


Photo Credits @jarlehagenstudio and @orjanb

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