That quiet longing to go far north, just once. That's exactly why this guide exists: 153 pages from several winters in Finnish Lapland, with everything I wish I had known the first time. ❄️🌌

What's inside:

  • 350+ hand-picked Google Maps pins – hotels, glass igloos, Airbnbs, restaurants, cafés, activities and photo spots, all on one map made just for this guide
  • 7 regions in detail – Rovaniemi, Levi, Ylläs, Saariselkä & Inari, Ruka, Pyhä and Kilpisjärvi, each with accommodations, restaurants, activities and an honest pros-and-cons breakdown so you find the region that actually fits you
  • 5 ready-made itineraries – from 4 days to a 12-day road trip, including a 3-day route for proposals and honeymoons
  • Real prices instead of vague estimates – husky safari from €150, glass igloo from €400 per night, coffee €4 to €5, plus 7 concrete money-saving tips that make a noticeable difference
  • Rental cars & winter driving – driving times between all regions, which roads Google Maps suggests that nobody actually drives in winter, plus a booking checklist
  • Climate, light & seasons – polar night, peak winter, Ruska: how much daylight to expect when, and which season suits your trip
  • Clothing, gear & a complete packing list – the layering principle at −25 °C, which shoes actually work, what to buy before you go and what you can rent on site
  • Planning the Northern Lights properly – apps, timing, why I'd skip most aurora tours, plus a 20% discount code for my Northern Lights photography guide
  • Insurance, credit cards & safety – my personal setup and what really matters up north
  • Checklists & insider tips to tick off, plus a clickable table of contents that takes you straight into any chapter

+ so much more to help you plan calmly and truly arrive, without hours of research. The result of several winters in the north and, honestly, a few mistakes along the way. I really hope you love it!! <3

And honestly: my first trip to Lapland ended in a hospital in Helsinki, with pneumonia that stayed with me for months. Not because Lapland is dangerous, but because I went unprepared. Prepared, it's one of the most beautiful places on earth.

Instant PDF download, readable on your phone, tablet and laptop. The Google Maps map opens straight from inside the guide.

Wishing you a trip full of moments that stay with you. 🤍✨🦌