{"id":1089,"date":"2025-03-05T17:58:57","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T17:58:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keloresort.com\/?p=1089"},"modified":"2026-02-20T13:43:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T13:43:24","slug":"reindeer-in-lapland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keloresort.com\/fi\/reindeer-in-lapland\/","title":{"rendered":"Reindeer in Lapland: 7 Essential Things Every Visitor Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Finland is home to approximately 200,000 reindeer. Reindeer are native to Finland and have roamed the Arctic tundra long before human settlement in the region. They are perfectly adapted to the cold, harsh climate of winter. In Lapland, you’ll find reindeer motifs everywhere as they also hold a special place in livelihood, culture, cuisine, folklore, and Christmas traditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this guide, we explore everything you need to know about reindeer in Finland before your Lapland holiday.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reindeer and the S\u00e1mi<\/h2>\n

Reindeer herding is not just an occupation; it\u2019s a way of life, particularly for the S\u00e1mi people, the indigenous inhabitants of Lapland and the larger S\u00e1pmi region. S\u00e1pmi includes the northern parts of Fennoscandia, stretching over four countries: Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. <\/span><\/p>\n

For centuries, the S\u00e1mi (the only indigenous peoples in Europe) have practiced sustainable reindeer herding, utilizing every part of the reindeer for travel, livelihoods, food, clothing, and tools.<\/span><\/p>\n