The flora and fauna of Lapland is truly diverse and it has a remarkably
wonderful wild life. One can truly witness nature’s bounty in Lapland.
Did you know that of the 30 or more national parks in Finland, seven are
in Lapland itself?
Amongst the National parks, Lemmenjoki National Park, Urho Kekkonen
National Park and Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park are the largest in
Finland. These national parks provide the ideal spot for hikers as it
offers large areas of wilderness and the national parks like Lemmenjoki
also promise gold-digging for the excitement seekers. The Ranua Wildlife
Park in Lapland is home to a wide variety of wild animals and is open
throughout the year for visitors.
The vast expanse is dotted with pine trees and birches and Lapland’s
most beautiful flower, the mountain avens. The forests pulsate with a
rich birdlife and exotic berries are found in plenty here. Berry picking
could be a fun activity for the entire family.
Canoeing, fishing, hiking are some of the activities that you can
indulge in while you are on your holiday here. Hiking through the
wilderness following bear trails is a memory that you will cherish for a
long time to come. If you are lucky enough you may spot one of the
grizzlies too. And walking through the spectacular scenery will
definitely rejuvenate you. You have the option of staying in huts in the
wild or you could carry your own tent.
Another unique activity in Lapland during the winter season is to go on a
sleigh ride led by dogs or reindeer. It is a wonderful experience to go
dashing through the snow on a sled led by the huskies. Or you could opt
for a snowmobile to set your pulses racing. The reindeer parks educate
you on these creatures and give you various tips on how to domesticate
them too. You could also try a hand at feeding the reindeers.
