Lapland

Swedish Lapland in summer is a different world from its winter self, the snow long gone and replaced by endless forests, still lakes and days that barely get dark at all this far north. After winters that bring more snow in a year than the UK sees in a decade, the thaw turns the region into a genuine playground for hiking, canoeing and fishing. The same lodges that shelter guests from winter cold now offer a quiet, comfortable base after a long day outdoors.