Christmas in Rovaniemi: Our Family Trip from Australia
Planning Christmas in Rovaniemi from Australia? This is our family’s complete experience – from booking the Santa Claus Express to choosing activities with Wild About Lapland, with a full day-by-day December itinerary. After COVID hit in early Twenty-Twenty, we didn’t know when or whether we could ever get our dream European white Christmas. We’d planned…
Get off the Lapland tourist trail – stay at Jauri Resort, Kemijärvi
Kemijärvi, is a picturesque town of Lapland and translates to “Lake Kemi,” a name inspired by the pristine waters of Lake Kemijärvi that define the region’s charm. Conveniently located near iconic Lapland destinations like Rovaniemi, Kuusamo, Ruka, Levi, Pyhä, Luosto, and Posio, Kemijärvi offers an authentic Finnish experience with fewer crowds, making it an ideal…
An Insider Guide with Olympic Champion Lydia Lassila
Scandi House — Article Header Travel · Lapland, Finland Where the snow never melts and the silence goes on forever Olympic aerial skiing champion Lydia Lassila swapped Australia’s surf coast for Finland’s frozen north — and found a life she never expected. She’s sharing it with the rest of us through Scandi House. An interview…
The Best Winter Clothing Rental in Lapland
Lumia Wear Rovaniemi Review If you’re an Australian planning a winter holiday in Finnish Lapland, one of the first questions you’ll face is: what on earth do I wear? Arctic temperatures in Rovaniemi regularly plunge to -20°C and beyond – a world away from a Melbourne summer or a Sydney winter. Buying specialist Arctic outerwear…
Best eSIM for Finland & Lapland (Australians’ Complete Travel Guide)
Travelling to Finland, especially Finnish Lapland, is an unforgettable experience – but it’s also very different from travelling through major European cities. Distances are long, towns can be remote, signage can be limited and in winter, conditions can change quickly. For Australians travelling this far from home, staying connected isn’t just about convenience – it’s…
How to Access Emergency Services and Health Care in Finland
Primary Emergency Number: 112 Sites for further information: Other useful emergency or support numbers Service Number / Notes Poison Information Centre +358 9 471 977 (available 24/7) Mental Health/Crisis Hotline 116 123 (free, confidential counselling) Roadside Assistance +358 200 8080 National Police & Fire (non-urgent) Use 112 only for urgent calls. For non-urgent police matters,…
Car Hire in Lapland: What’s Really Included & Why You Need Travel Insurance
If you’re planning to rent a car in Finnish Lapland – to chase the Northern Lights, visit reindeer farms, or drive between snow-covered villages – it’s easy to assume your car rental includes everything you need. But the truth is… it rarely does. Even when the booking says “insurance included”, there are often exclusions, high…
What you need to know about driving in Lapland in Winter
Lapland Car Rental, Road Rules & Safety for Australians If you’re planning a winter trip to Finnish Lapland, chances are you’ve wondered whether you should rent a car. The idea of driving in snow and ice might sound intimidating – but honestly, it’s one of the best ways to explore Lapland at your own pace.…
How To Drive Safely On Snow & Ice In Lapland
Driving in Lapland during winter can be one of the most memorable and beautiful experiences of your trip. Snow-covered forests, sparkling white landscapes, and wide, quiet roads make for a truly magical journey. The good news? Roads in Lapland are exceptionally well-maintained – even during heavy snowfall. But winter driving here is different from back…
Best Time to See the Northern Lights in Finnish Lapland (2025-2026 Guide)
The Northern Lights are one of the most awe-inspiring natural phenomena you can witness. For travellers heading to Finnish Lapland, the next two years offer a rare opportunity: 2025 and 2026 will be some of the best years in a decade to see the aurora borealis. Here’s why, and why February, March and September 2026…
