Welcome to Laponia -
the world heritage of Lapland

Experience the land where the Sami people have lived and worked for thousands of years. The traces are few and the silence is deafening. Laponia´s grand surroundings cover deep pine forests and breathtaking mountains, with a rich fauna that enriches the national parks and nature reserves in the area.

UNESCO values both nature and culture in the area and Laponia is now protected as a world heritage site. Discover and enjoy Laponia.

Laponia
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Notice Board

March-Sjnjuktjamánno

March starts late winter-Gidádálvve, which also extends over April. Now begins the move to spring-and calving-area. Movements are demanding for the reindeer and it needs ready access to grazing along the road. During this time the reindeer eat lichens and most especially the lichens which hangs down from the trees.