Three gateways to the Lapland legacy

Photo: Gold Prospector Museum
The Gold Prospector Museum in Tankavaara arranges the Gold Panning Finnish Open Championships each summer (shown here: women's finals).

Lapland forms one of Finland's biggest tourist draws all year long. It's the home of Santa Claus, but the northern region also offers vast unspoiled wilderness, unique local culture and a rich history. We look at a few of the many places where you can get into Lapland.

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