Our Journey to Lapland: Where Freedom Finds its Expanse

Our German family first discovered Swedish Lapland in 2005. For years, this remarkable country called to us during our travels. Summers saw us trekking through the mountains with backpacks and hiking boots, while in winter, we embraced the cold, pitching our tents in the snow. With each visit, a profound desire grew: to live here, not just for a season, but forever!

"But why Lapland?" is a question we often hear. The Scandinavian North is commonly imagined as eternally dark and perpetually cold. And it's true, winter is our longest season, blanketing the ground in snow for six to seven months a year. This long winter is cradled by a brief spring, a lively summer, a swift and vibrant autumn, before the first snow arrives again in early October. Those who live here must truly love winter! And we absolutely do!

Yet, what truly drew us here were two things increasingly missing in Central Europe: a sense of personal freedomand the boundless expanse. In the North, these are two sides of the same coin: endless forests, profound solitude in nature, living alongside bears and moose, fishing in crystal-clear waters, letting your gaze sweep across the vast tundra – that's freedom, and it’s vastness all at once. We sought both here, and both we found. That is why we made Lapland our home.

We feel incredibly comfortable and fulfilled here, and our message to you is simple: Forget your prejudices about Lapland. Come, experience, and truly enjoy the North for yourself.