Events calendar Finnish Lapland

This same festival - Marianpäiva - has been celebrated since the ^14th century, and was originally intended for baptisms, communions, weddings and funerals. In those days, the Annunciation had a strong symbolic significance. The religious character of this gathering has faded, but the Sami from Finland, Norway and Sweden continue to gather. On the program: craft exhibitions, concerts of Sami songs(joiku), reindeer races and lassos throwing.

This rally brings together the world's best drivers in extreme conditions. In 2023, it was already the ^58th edition! For two days, cars and drivers battle it out on the snow-covered roads of Rovaniemi. On the dedicated website, you can find all the information you need about the route taken by the teams, as well as the approximate times at which they will be expected. As for the competitors, there are several categories, including one reserved for foreign drivers: amateurs beware!