Yötön yö · June – July
Midnight Sun
June and July in Lapland: the nightless night, warm days, green forest and evenings that never end.
In Rovaniemi the sun stays above the horizon from early June to early July, and the nights are bright all summer. In Inari the midnight sun lasts from late May to late July. Finns call it yötön yö, the nightless night.
The forest is green, the lakes are warm enough to swim after a sauna, and nobody is in a hurry. It is the opposite of the Lapland in the Christmas pictures, and many guests who come in summer say it is the one they prefer.
At a glance
| Midnight Sun | |
|---|---|
| When | June – July |
| Daylight in Rovaniemi | 24 hours in June, about 21 hours in July |
| In Inari | Midnight sun from late May to late July |
| Typical temperatures | +15 to +25 °C |
| Snow | None |
| Northern Lights | No. They return in late August |
What we do in this season
At night
Midnight sun e-bike and sauna
Start at ten in the evening, ride through the forest to a lakeside sauna, swim, and sit by the fire in golden light.
By the lake
Fishing and sauna
Learn to fish on our private lake at Kuoksa and cook the catch on the fire, or spend an evening in a traditional wood-heated sauna.
On your own
E-fatbike rental
Rent an electric fatbike and explore the riverside paths and forest trails around Rovaniemi at your own pace.
Good to know
- Bring a sleep mask if you are sensitive to light. Your body clock may need a little help.
- Mosquitoes are at their worst from Midsummer to early August. Repellent and long sleeves in the forest.
- Evenings can be cool by the water. Pack a warm layer.
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