Discover the Magic of Lapland: Top Activities for an Unforgettable Adventure
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10Chase the Northern Lights
One of Lapland’s biggest draws is the chance to witness the aurora borealis, a celestial phenomenon that paints the night sky with ribbons of green, pink, and violet light. The best time to see the northern lights is between September and April, on clear, dark nights.
Head to remote locations away from artificial light for the best views. Places like Abisko National Park in Sweden and Rovaniemi in Finland are particularly famous for their aurora sightings. For an extra special experience, book a stay in a glass igloo or aurora cabin and watch the lights dance from the warmth of your bed.
Painting is an ancient medium and even with the introduction of photography, film and digital technology, it still has remained a persistent mode of expression. So many paintings have been limned over dozens of millennia that only a relatively small percentage of them could be construed as "timeless classics" that have become familiar to the public—and not coincidentally produced by some of the most famous artists of all time. We, of course, have our opinion of what makes the grade and we present them here in our list of the best paintings of all time.