Lapland
2nd Edition
Published on 15. October 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-1-84162-365-8 (ISBN)
Description
Spanning the northernmost fringes of Norway, Sweden and Finland, Lapland offers exciting winter and summer adventures. Take in the indigenous Sami culture, experience a husky safari or snorkel alongside killer whales. Scandinavia enthusiast James Proctor leads visitors across magical frozen scenery, from the world-famous ICEHOTEL and the stunning Laponia World Heritage area to the Arctic's midnight sun - 24-hours of unbroken sunlight. Whether on an organised tour or travelling independently, Bradt's Lapland is the essential travel companion. Now in its second edition, it's the only guidebook to this wintry wonderland.
Reviews / Votes
'A useful guide to Arctic Scandinavia.'Telegraph.co.uk
'Recommended reading'
Wanderlust
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
ISBN-13
978-1-84162-365-8 (9781841623658)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Person
James Proctor is a freelance travel writer and author of several guides to Scandinavia including Bradt's Faroe Islands. He divides his time between the South of France and his log cabin in the heart of the Swedish forest.
Content
PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION
Chapter 1 Background information
Geography and climate, History, Government and politics, Sami economy, People, Language, Religion and mythology, Culture, Natural history
Chapter 2 Practical information
When to visit, Highlights - and distances, Tour operators, Red Tape, Embassies, Getting there and away, Health and safety, Women and gay travellers, What to take, Money and banking,
Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Media and communications, Time
PART TWO THE GUIDE
Chapter 3 Swedish Lapland: Lulea to Riksgraensen
Chapter 4 Narvik and the islands
Chapter 5 From the Gulf of Bothnia to the Arctic Ocean
Chapter 6 Finnish Lapland: Rovaniemi to the Finnmark Plateau
Chapter 7 Norwegian Lapland: Tromso to Kirkenes
Appendix 1 Language
Appendix 2 Glossary of Finnish, Norwegian, Sami and Swedish terms
Appendix 3 Further Information
Index
Chapter 1 Background information
Geography and climate, History, Government and politics, Sami economy, People, Language, Religion and mythology, Culture, Natural history
Chapter 2 Practical information
When to visit, Highlights - and distances, Tour operators, Red Tape, Embassies, Getting there and away, Health and safety, Women and gay travellers, What to take, Money and banking,
Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Media and communications, Time
PART TWO THE GUIDE
Chapter 3 Swedish Lapland: Lulea to Riksgraensen
Chapter 4 Narvik and the islands
Chapter 5 From the Gulf of Bothnia to the Arctic Ocean
Chapter 6 Finnish Lapland: Rovaniemi to the Finnmark Plateau
Chapter 7 Norwegian Lapland: Tromso to Kirkenes
Appendix 1 Language
Appendix 2 Glossary of Finnish, Norwegian, Sami and Swedish terms
Appendix 3 Further Information
Index