Quick facts

Capital: Helsinki – Finland’s seaside capital with over 300 islands and a mix of architecture style from Neoclassical to Modernism.

Transport: Within Helsinki there’s a good network of trams. For further travel it’s best to fly domestically with the national carrier Finn Air or by train or bus.

Currency: Euros! We pretty much paid by card the entire time we were there. The only thing that needed cash was bathrooms at rest stops.

Sim card: It’s easiest to get an e-sim for your trip! Yesim has great deals on Finland

Handy apps: GetYourGuide is the default for activities in Lapland, and both Uber and Bolt works in major cities like Helsinki and Rovaniemi, but Bolt is cheaper

*Use LAUGHTRAVELEAT5 for 5% off GetYourGuide

Language: local speaks great English and there’s no language barrier issues at all.

Rovaniemi

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Rovaniemi in Winter: a guide for 2-3 days of adventure

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Chasing Aurora in Rovaniemi: picking a northern light tour and how to dress

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Glass Igloo

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Glass Igloo Lapland Guide: and the reality of seeing northern lights in a glass igloo

There are many glass igloo options in Lapland, and seeing northern lights in a glass igloo is probably on many people’s bucket list. You get to wait for the elusive northern lights while watching the stars through the glass roof, and let’s not forget the photo opportunities!

But with so many Lapland towns you can choose, including Rovaniemi, it can be overwhelming to pick the best glass igloo for your Lapland trip.

I did a lot of research before settling on the one we stayed at, so here is all the information:

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