100 Days of Polar Night

100 Days of Polar Night

In northern Finland the heart of winter lasts 100 days, and Hetta Huskies features in the VisitFinland / Finnair expedition celebrating it.

In northern Finland the heart of winter lasts 100 days. Its mood and light vary countless times, so no short visit can capture it all. That's why VisitFinland.com and FinnAir are organising a mighty expedition, letting outdoor enthusiasts experience a true winter in a way found nowhere else in the world.

  • 100 days of polar night make up the heart of the northern Finnish winter
  • Organised by VisitFinland.com and Finnair
  • 18 stages led by athlete and wilderness expert Pasi Ikonen
  • Activities include snowshoeing, ice climbing, icebreaker cruising, husky mushing and reindeer herding

An 18-stage Arctic expedition

The journey consists of 18 stages, one-of-a-kind experiences to engage outdoor enthusiasts across the 3 months.

Led by renowned athlete and wilderness expert Pasi Ikonen, it guides explorers through Finland's winter, from thrilling snowy mountains to serene old-world countryside.

Quintessentially Finnish activities

Adventurers can try a wide array of quintessentially Finnish activities: snowshoeing through forests, climbing frozen waterfalls, cruising on an icebreaker, enjoying a serene white Christmas in Santa Claus' supposed Lapland hometown, then celebrating in the streets of Helsinki. Animal lovers can mush huskies on snow safaris or herd reindeer.