Looking for advice: Northern Norway or Finnish Lapland for a winter trip? Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice on choosing the best destination for a winter trip. We’re planning to travel for 5-6 days in the last week of December or the first two weeks of January. We are considering Northern Norway (Tromsø, Alta, etc.) or Finnish Lapland (Rovaniemi, Ivalo, etc.), but we can’t decide. Here’s what we’re looking for:…

Finnish Lapland base town Considering a spontaneous solo visit to Finnish Lappland in the coming weeks. Not longer than a week. I would prefer to avoid Rovaniemi. I’m looking at Ivalo, Inari, Saariselkä. No car involved. Interests: All the tourist classics like dog sledding, aurora hunting, cross country skiing, anything outdoors that lasts for a few hours (I’m not used …

Norway or Finnish Lapland: Best without a car? I want to plan a trip for Jan or Feb 2025 (soon, I know!) and am between Finnish Lapland or somewhere in Norway. I still have a lot of research to do obviously but I’m wondering if anyone has any insight or advice based on the below: Ideally, I’d like to go not rent a car. I’m nervous about driving around in such wintery conditions so a place w…

Homemade Finnish pulla pitko (Cardamom bread) submitted by /u/JustSphynx