ALLTOURS

What makes housing so much cheaper in the northern parts of Scandinavia?

1. The Rebuilt Border Town

Kirkenes, Norway

This strategic town was almost entirely destroyed in WWII but rebuilt from scratch by its resilient community.

2. Where a Hotel Melts Away

Jukkasjärvi, Sweden

The site of the world's first ice hotel, annually rebuilt from the frozen Torne River, embodies transient Arctic ingenuity.

3. Heart of Reindeer Herding

Kautokeino (Guovdageaidnu), Norway

This is the true heart of Sámi culture, where reindeer herding remains a primary way of life and the Sámi language is dominant.

4. The Living Sámi Museum

Inari (Aanar), Finland

Home to the Siida museum, which uniquely preserves and showcases the distinct cultures of various Sámi groups in the Arctic.

5. The Moving Town

Malmberget, Sweden

This town is literally being moved, brick by brick, due to the expansion of an iron ore mine beneath it.

6. Finland's Sámi Stronghold

Utsjoki (Ohcejohka), Finland

Finland's only municipality with an official Sámi majority, located directly on the Tana River, a famed salmon fishing spot.

7. The Secret Car Testing Hub

Arjeplog, Sweden

A small town that transforms into a massive, secret winter testing ground for the global automotive industry.

8. Lapland's Fishing Capital

Pello, Finland

Known as the 'Fishing Capital of Lapland' and home to the official residence of Santa Claus's reindeer.

EXPLORE NORTHERN SCANDINAVIA

Uncover the Untold Stories of the Arctic

Point your camera at any landmark and hear its history, geology, and culture narrated in your language.