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Erik Lindqvist
Lapland correspondent
Based in Rovaniemi, Erik knows the difference between a working reindeer farm and a show staged for coach parties. He writes from the ground, not from a press release.
16 articles
Practical
Lapland webcams live: Santa Claus Village, Levi and the aurora cameras
10 September 2026
Santa
SantaPark, Joulukka and Apukka: where to go when the village is packed
10 September 2026
Santa
Meeting Santa Claus in Lapland: five venues, from free to 2,499 €
10 September 2026
Holidays
Lapland with kids: age limits, suitable activities and budget
10 September 2026
Sleep
Where to stay in Rovaniemi: the five areas, their prices and their constraints
10 September 2026
Activities
Sauna and ice swimming in Lapland: etiquette, prices and health warnings
3 September 2026
Activities
Snowmobiling in Rovaniemi: prices, licence, age limits and riding time
3 September 2026
Activities
Reindeer farm in Rovaniemi: ride length, prices and the Sámi question
3 September 2026
Practical
Getting around Rovaniemi: bus, taxi or hire car?
31 August 2026
Practical
Helsinki to Rovaniemi night train: cabins, fares and car transport
31 August 2026
Activities
Husky sledding in Rovaniemi: formats, prices and dog welfare
29 August 2026
Santa
Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi: free entry, paid activities
29 August 2026
Northern lights
Where to See the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi: the Spots That Work Without a Car
29 August 2026
Northern lights
Northern lights in Lapland: Kp index, best hours and nights to plan for
29 August 2026
Practical
How to get to Lapland: flights, connections and real prices
29 August 2026
Holidays
When to visit Lapland: the twelve months compared
29 August 2026