EXPERIENCE LAPPISH CULTURE

The culture of Lapland is a mixture of north and south, east and west. It is Lapp and Finnish but also Swedish, Norwegian and even Russian. The times of logging camps and the gold rush have added spice to the culture.

Due to the size of Lapland the cultural differences are remarkable in the various areas. In west Lapland a tight hundred-year border co-operation with Sweden has characterised the way of life in that area. The most charming feature is the language spoken on both sides of the border “meän-kieli” – a very special “own” language – fishing traditions and the many happenings. In east Lapland logging has always been a dominant factor and dictates the lifestyle. You can still experience a touch of the old logging camp tradition in the Salla and Savukoski areas and villages. In north Lapland Saami is the most interesting living form of culture.