"If you're looking for an authentic Lapland experience where you can meet some people who actually live there, the Raudanjoki hostel is the place for you. Birches, pines, reindeer, and crystal clear ponds immerse the small, relaxing property. Raudanjoki is about an hour and a quarter from the Arctic Circle border, so it's a good way to put your feet up north without getting too far off the beaten track. Besides the sauna, rowboat, and bicycles (which are all included in the price of a bed) you'll also get a rare chance to breathe truly... more »