The Sámi are the only indigenous people of the European Union, with communities across northern Norway, Sweden and Finland. Meeting them, and learning about a culture that is contemporary rather than frozen in the past, offers a way of understanding the north that landscape alone cannot. Here are some suggestions for where and how to do that, on terms that respect it.
Before departure, or while dreaming of a Scandinavian adventure, get your fill of inspiring travel books here.
Hot air ballooning in Lapland whilst watching the Northern Lights, hiking up volcanoes, glamping in Greenland, a private meeting with Santa or climbing three peaks in Norway - see our collection of unmissable travel experiences across our Nordic and Scandinavian region.
As temperatures soar across much of the world during summer, more and more travellers are seeking out "coolcations" - holidays that offer relief from heat and humidity, without compromising on adventure, beauty or comfort. At 50 Degrees North, we specialise in Nordic escapes that do just that.