Happy International Day of Forests! International Day of Forests is celebrated on 21st March 2019. Since being announced by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012, this global day of celebration has aimed to raise awareness of the importance of all type of trees and woodland. For starters, here are 10 good reasons why forests are … Continue reading Doctor’s Orders: Daily Dose of Forest
ORIGINAL LAPLAND NORWAY TRIP 23rd-25th of May
At the end of May it's time for our largest Field Trip yet! For three days we're heading to Northern Norway to see and learn more about how the Norwegians have developed tourism in sparsely populated areas. Are you a tourism entrepreneur within any of our Leader-areas (that is Haparanda, Övertorneå, Pajala, eastern Kiruna, Tornio, … Continue reading ORIGINAL LAPLAND NORWAY TRIP 23rd-25th of May
FREE SEMINAR: Growth Opportunities between 2 seas: Best Practices Along the River to the Arctic
Welcome to Original Lapland's free seminar on Thursday 25th of April 2019 at 9:00-12:30 at Fell Lapland Visitor Centre in Hetta. During the seminar we will introduce several interesting projects along the river to the Arctic and across 3 countries: Finland, Sweden and Norway. Subject matter experts from Visit Finland, Metsähallitus and Finnair will walk … Continue reading FREE SEMINAR: Growth Opportunities between 2 seas: Best Practices Along the River to the Arctic
REPORT: FIELD TRIP #5 TRADITIONAL & MODERN ACTIVITIES IN TOURISM 19/2/2019 – around the municipality of Tornio
On our fifth Original Lapland Field trip we went to see some traditional and modern activities in Tornio's area. We started the journey from Pello on a misty Tuesday morning 19th February and collected a small bus full of people along the way. Our first destination was Hovilompolo, located right next to Karunki, on the … Continue reading REPORT: FIELD TRIP #5 TRADITIONAL & MODERN ACTIVITIES IN TOURISM 19/2/2019 – around the municipality of Tornio
Montelli – hidden gem in the middle of the fells
Montelli is a small hut located in the middle of the Pallas-Ylläs National Park fells but it's surprisingly easy to reach once you find your way to the parking area next to Vuontispirtti. Unfortunately there's no public transportation available, so car is a must. It takes about 45 mins to drive to Vuontispirtti from Muonio. … Continue reading Montelli – hidden gem in the middle of the fells
Lommoltunturi: There and Back Again
Even on holidays, you sometimes might run out of time but still want to experience something amazingly beautiful and peaceful. Lommoltunturi is a perfect spot for a short tour in the magical Winter Wonderland forest exposing lovely views across the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park. All you need is snowshoes, hiking spirit and a bottle of water. … Continue reading Lommoltunturi: There and Back Again
Cleanest Air in the World: Snowshoeing at Sammaltunturi
Getting there Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park is a beautiful and easily accessible snowshoe destination. You can choose any of the mountains in the area and start your journey to the top. Guests are welcome to snowshoe throughout the park but it's recommended to use the snowmobile tracks and to avoid groomed cross-country trails - or at least … Continue reading Cleanest Air in the World: Snowshoeing at Sammaltunturi
