Lapland

From November to March, landscape photography in Finnish Lapland reveals a magical world of snow-covered forests, frozen lakes, and pastel skies. This remote region, home to Santa Claus himself in Rovaniemi, invites you to slow down and embrace the silence of winter. As you explore Finnish Lapland, you will walk through mystical forests of snow-laden spruces (also known as tykky trees), hike along peaceful trails in national parks like Riisitunturi or Iso-Syöte, and cross paths with reindeers and huskies. If you’re lucky and patient, you might even witness the northern lights dancing across the arctic sky. If you visit in

Valtavaara is the highest hill in the Kuusamo region, located just outside Ruka in Finnish Lapland. In winter, the Valtavaara Winter Trail offers an incredible opportunity to explore a pristine snowy landscape, whether on foot or with snowshoes. Only accessible during the winter season, this scenic trail winds through a breathtaking forest of snow-covered fir trees, leading to a traditional Lappish hut at the summit. Here, visitors can admire the famous tykky, the fir trees dramatically bent under the weight of thick snow. This trail is a dream for landscape photographers seeking to capture the magic of Lapland’s winter wonderland.

Riisitunturi National Park, located just below the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland, is a dream destination for winter landscape photographers. Only 34 km from Ruka and 163 km from Rovaniemi, this national park transforms into a magical white world during winter. The famous tykky trees, snow-covered spruces bent under the weight of heavy snow, create surreal, sculptural shapes across the hills. With its soft light and frozen silence, Riisitunturi offers the perfect setting for sunrise photography and snowy forest scenes. Hiking in Riisitunturi National Park Hiking in Riisitunturi National Park is a popular activity and remains accessible even during the