Lapland

The only standalone English-language guidebook to this Arctic wonderland

Lapland is a region of myth and magic, spanning the northernmost reaches of Norway, Sweden, and Finland—a land where reindeer outnumber people, summer sunshine never fades and winter darkness reigns supreme. This thoroughly updated fourth edition from expert author James Proctor reveals all the latest developments in this far-flung corner of Europe, from the most current advice on tracking the Northern Lights (Lapland is the world's premier viewing destination) to the best husky sledding experiences and the region's spectacular treehouse hotels. Whether you're flying direct from the UK or USA, Bradt's Lapland has everything you need to plan your journey.

While everyone knows Lapland as the home of Father Christmas, few can accurately place it on a map—or understand what truly awaits beyond the folklore. This is a land of raw, elemental beauty: indigenous villages, sweeping forests, and mighty waterfalls. Summer hikers and wild swimmers, winter adventurers seeking snowmobiling and wilderness stays, and those yearning to experience the legendary Icehotel will all find their perfect escape. Lapland is vast and empty, a place where the defining characteristic is nature itself, untamed and magnificent.

Whether you're planning an organized tour or traveling independently, Bradt's Lapland is the essential travel companion to exploring one of the great outdoors without the great crowds.