Encyclopedia

Lapland

Also found in: Dictionary, Wikipedia.

Lapland

an extensive region of N Europe, mainly within the Arctic Circle: consists of the N parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the Kola Peninsula of the extreme NW of Russia
Collins Discovery Encyclopedia, 1st edition © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

Lapland

northern region of Scandinavian peninsula, mostly within Arctic Circle. [Geography: Misc.]
Allusions—Cultural, Literary, Biblical, and Historical: A Thematic Dictionary. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
The following article is from The Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1979). It might be outdated or ideologically biased.

Lapland

 

a region in northern Norway, Sweden, and Finland and the western part of Murmansk Oblast, USSR, north of 64°-66° N lat. It is the basic area of settlement of the Saam or Lapps.

The Great Soviet Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition (1970-1979). © 2010 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
Mentioned in
References in periodicals archive
It would have been easy to spend all my time in Lapland enjoying the natural attractions.
This year, they're really pulling the stops out and going to Lapland on a package tour that will take in huskies and reindeers, hopefully a sighting of the northern lights, and a definite trip to Santa's Grotto.
Call Esprit Santa's Lapland 01252 618300 or visit www.santaslapland.com and quote 'Mirror Offer' for more details BEFORE 25 NOVEMBER
Price includes: - Return flight from Manchester to Rovaniemi & airport taxes - Hot buffet lunch, airport transfers and use of thermal clothing - The chance to meet Santa Claus - Participation in all activities offered including snowmobiles, toboggan rides, reindeer drawn sleigh rides, husky dog drives and walks in the snowy woods Please note: due to the cold temperatures in the Arctic Circle, travel to Lapland is not advised for any children under 3 years old.
Included in the price: n Return flights from Manchester to Rovaniemi n Coach travel in Lapland n Snowmobile and toboggan rides n A husky dog drive and forest scooter driving n Ride through the magical winter forest on a sleigh drawn by reindeer n Chance to meet Father Christmas n Use of Thermal clothing n Hot buffet lunch n Airport taxes and VAT n Please note due to the cold temperatures in the Arctic Circle, travel to Lapland is not advised for any children under 3 years.
Esprit Holidays offers holidays of 1 - 5 days duration to Rovaniemi and Saariselka in Finnish Lapland, from Manchester, Bristol, London and Birmingham, inclusive of a family snowmobile sleigh ride and private meeting with Santa, a husky dog ride, a reindeer sleigh ride and outdoor thermal wear.
Currently, 43% of Forest Lapland's forests are strictly protected.
Police called to deal with angry passengers after Santa day trip cancelled: Reindeer rage broke out at Cardiff International Airport yesterday as a day trip to Lapland was cancelled at the last minute.
In Lapland, they will be taken by reindeer-pulled sled to Father Christmas' secret hideaway.
Says Barbara Kurau at Cosmos: 'Bookings for our Finnish Lapland programme are 100 per cent up year on year with departures from Manchester out performing both Gatwick and Birmingham.
Lapland is a winter wonderland, with snow covered landscapes and breathtaking scenery.
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.