Contents
Introduction
The Bradt definition of Lapland - and its origins
PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION
Chapter 1 Background Information
Geography and climate, Natural history, History, Government and politics, Sami economy, People, Language, Religion and mythology, Culture
Chapter 2 Practical Information
When to visit, Highlights - and distances, Suggested itineraries, Tour operators, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, What to take, Money and budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Photography, Media and communications, Time 39, Cultural etiquette
PART TWO THE GUIDE
Chapter 3 Swedish Lapland: Lulea to Riksgraensen
Lulea, Boden, Harads and Treehotel, Storforsen Rapids, Arvidsjaur, Arjeplog, Northwest to Jaekkvik and Vuoggatjalme, Jokkmokk, Gaellivare, Ritsem and the Stora Sjoefallet National Park, Kiruna, Icehotel and Jukkasjaervi, Abisko and around
Chapter 4 Narvik and the Islands
Narvik, The islands: Vesteralen and Lofoten
Chapter 5 From the Gulf of Bothnia to the Arctic Ocean
Tornio, Haparanda and around, Pajala and around, Muonio and around, Kaaresuvanto and Karesuando, Kilpisjaervi and Treriksroeset
Chapter 6 Finnish Lapland: Rovaniemi to the Finnmark Plateau
Rovaniemi and around, Northwest from Rovaniemi: towards Kautokeino, Kautokeino, Northeast from Rovaniemi: towards Inari and Karasjok, Inari and around, North from Inari: Kaamanen, Utsjoki and Karasjok, East from Rovaniemi
Chapter 7 Norwegian Lapland: Tromso to Kirkenes
Tromso, Alta and around, Hammerfest, Towards the North Cape, North Cape, Moving on from the North Cape: towards Kirkenes, Kirkenes
Appendix 1 Language
Appendix 2 Glossary of Finnish, Norwegian, Sami and Swedish terms
Appendix 3 Further Information
Index
