When you think of Lapland you probably think of cosy log cabins, eager huskies and reindeers driving sleighs through the snow, but Europe’s last wilderness – located not too far from the Arctic Circle – is actually worth visiting during the summer months too. Swedish Lapland is the heartland of the indigenous Sámi people and I was lucky enough to be invited there in July – a time when few tourists visit and when temperatures can actually reach a rather balmy 30 degrees. Okay there’s no Northern Lights to chase and photograph, but the sparsely populated area is still spectacular with scenery including seemingly endless pine forests, swollen rivers and tranquil lakeside villages.
Scott Balaam
