In winter, Lapland is also visited by fans of unusual entertainments. The region is perfectly suitable for watching the Northern Lights. A few years ago, this type of entertainments was considered as a trial only for the strongest people, as tourists had to spend several hours outside. Today, there are several special hotels on forest land. There are icehouses with a transparent roof. Now, you can watch the Northern Lights in complete comfort.
Nature admirers have an access to the other entertainment. They can admire reindeer in their natural habitat. Tours to local nature reserves are regularly organized, so animals have long got used to people and are not afraid of them at all. You even can feed a deer under the guidance of the tour guide. In winter, one of the most popular entertainments among the guests of the region is riding in a deer sled.
In December, one of the most famous ice hotels in the world annually opens in Rovaniemi. It has long gained the status of a global attraction too. This hotel is completely made of ice. Its guests are offered to spend several days in ice rooms and to visit an ice pub. An ice chapel is also built on the territory of the hotel every year. It is very popular with newlyweds.
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