When I was a child growing up in Sweden, “Lapland” meant magic – snow, huskies and reindeer. I was born in Göteborg, on Sweden’s west coast, and like countless families from across Europe, I made the ...

Northern lights spotting is one of the most enchanting activities available in Lapland holiday packages, aside from meeting Santa Claus, of course (Getty Images) If you're planning a trip away this ...

As children start to get excited about a Christmas visit from the big man, those a bit older can get in the mood with a well-deserved holiday. There are few adventures more enticing than a trip to ...

A van parked in Mellunkylä exploded in the early hours of Monday morning, injuring two people who were subsequently hospitalised. Authorities reported that the vehicle contained several gas cylinders, ...

Beta Cinema has taken international sales rights for drama Lapland War, about a group of Finnish youngsters as they grapple with their country's changing allegiances during World War Two, for an AFM ...

"This is what we do every day," says Kirkkojarvi Comprehensive School principal Kari Louhivuori, "prepare kids for life." Stuart Conway It was the end of term at Kirkkojarvi Comprehensive School in ...

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Sorry if this is a stupid question but how many layers do you need under your snow suit?! We are there in a few weeks and lending snow suits. I’ve got a thermal vest, how many layers would you put in ...