Tourism

Deep freeze brings Finnish Lapland to a standstill, stranding tourists

Thousands of foreign tourists remain stranded in Finnish Lapland after unusually severe cold forced…

Can Lapland sell Santa without sacrificing its authenticity?

Soraya Lahlou, a new Lapland resident, reflects on the challenges posed by the region's…

Finland’s volunteer sea rescue model could face challenges as tourism rises

In Finland, maritime safety is everybody’s business. And the Finnish Lifeboat Institution is a…

Astronomic increase in passengers drives hotel investment in Nuuk

Nuuk is bracing for a surge of new hotels as international access reshapes travel…

In Lapland, last year’s snow is saved for this year’s tourist. Really. Here’s how

The Arctic is warming nearly four times faster than the rest of the planet,…

Deep freeze brings Finnish Lapland to a standstill, stranding tourists

The Arctic is warming nearly four times faster than the rest of the planet,…

Can Lapland sell Santa without sacrificing its authenticity?

The Arctic is warming nearly four times faster than the rest of the planet,…

Finland’s volunteer sea rescue model could face challenges as tourism rises

The Arctic is warming nearly four times faster than the rest of the planet,…

Astronomic increase in passengers drives hotel investment in Nuuk

The Arctic is warming nearly four times faster than the rest of the planet,…

In Lapland, last year’s snow is saved for this year’s tourist. Really. Here’s how

The Arctic is warming nearly four times faster than the rest of the planet,…
Sámi culture fills the open-sky dance floor in a nightless Inari night

On the shore of Finland’s third-largest lake, the quiet village of Inari becomes, for…
Arctic economy: What do the numbers tell us?

The Arctic’s economic potential, geopolitical climate, and investment prospects have drawn significant attention. At…
Quirky, once-isolated Alaska town is eyeing a transportation-system upgrade

Officials have launched a plan to alleviate a traffic crunch in Whittier, the port…

In Levi, Finland, the Arctic has spoken: Is the EU ready to take action?
In Levi, Finland, the Arctic has spoken: Is the EU ready to take action?

Last week, the small town of Levi in Finnish Lapland became the meeting point…
Underwater noise in the Arctic – How can we reduce its impacts as shipping traffic grows?

The effects of climate change and human activities are being felt everywhere, both above…