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Finland 2025/26

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The Arctic Adventure in Lapland   After Christmas, two long-held dreams finally came true for me. For years, I wanted to experience the snow-laden winter landscapes of Lapland, and with my trip to Rovaniemi in Finland , I was also able to tick off the very last destination on my Nordic country travel list. Even though the journey there didn't go entirely as planned - heavy snowstorms across Scandinavia caused disruptions to air traffic - everything somehow worked out in the end. My AirBnB host even picked me up directly at the airport, which made the final leg of the trip surprisingly relaxed. So despite the delays, I arrived at my accomodation feeling calm and relieved, even if it was already close to 11 p.m. After a short tour of the AirBnB, I didn't hesitate for long before heading straight to bed. I had left Freiburg as early as 6 a.m. and with a full day of exploring Rovaniemi ahead of me, sleep was evry much needed. The adventure was only just beginning.   The first day ...