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Extending hundreds of miles above the Arctic Circle, beautiful Lapland takes up about a quarter of Sweden's land mass. This wonderful array of forests, wide and open valleys, water and wetland is also the country's most sparsely populated region. Lapland's vast territory was largely unknown and undiscovered until the late 19th century, when a railway line to the iron ore mines farther north made the region more accessible to Sweden's southern population.

Lapland, much of which is protected as a national park or a nature reserve, is still largely inhabited by the native Sami people. One of the most famous features of this part of the world is that, during each summer, there are seventy days of continuous sunlight.

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The Northern Lights and Lapland

26/Jan

John Holland

“A wonderful trip - excellent professional tour manager who coped well with changes caused by adverse weather - would highly recommend John

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Huskies and the Northern Lights

25/Jan

Christopher John Ransom

“Great places to visit and excellent tour guide, Julie.

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Ultimate Norway, Sweden & the Arctic Circle

28 Sep 2024

NICHOLAS

“The trip itself was beautiful & amazing! We made saw some stunning scenery! The only part was the cancellation of some of the trains, due to out of season. More coach then trains! Otherwise it was a fabulous trip!

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