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It now comprised 214,000 soldiers, a considerable amount of them under SS formations, led by Generaloberst Rendulic. Answer 1 of 4: Hi... we are planning to do Lapland & Rovaniemi in October. Please can you comment with the link to the AirBnB as the one on the post only goes to AirBnB itself, not the property rental. Lapland looks incredible! [9] During the winter of 1943–1944, the Germans improved the roads from northern Norway to northern Finland by extensive use of prisoner-of-war labour in certain areas. The Finns planned to isolate the SS Mountain Division, marching from the direction of Kittilä in the south-east, before Muonio and thereby entrap it within a motti. This prevented the Finnish 11th Division from gaining the upper hand despite initially fairly successful flanking operations by Infantry Regiments 8 and 50. As early as the summer of 1943, the German high command Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (OKW) began to plan for the eventuality that Finland might negotiate a separate peace agreement with the Soviet Union. But even in such cases foreigners are in difficult positions requiring such tact. By 1973, over 800,000 cartridges, 70,000 mines and 400,000 other explosives had been demined in Lapland, a total of 1,142,000 units. It’s definitely a great place for Christmas fans! According to American historian Earl F. Ziemke, "it had no parallel" as an evacuation across the Arctic in winter. Today's weather is turning out to be heavy snow.The visibility is going to be around 6 km i.e. Although the 31 st August saw a decent flurry of birds 8+ Pied Flycatcher, first Merlin of the autumn, 3 Short eared Owls and a … p.s. The German 7th Mountain Division held these positions until 10 January 1945 when northern Norway had been cleared and positions at Lyngen Fjord were manned. November 11 – St. Martin’s Day. Due to this, the Finnish soldiers were mostly conscripts, as veterans were transferred away from the front. [54] On 13 October, the tables were turned at Kivitaipale, some 20 km (12 mi) south of Rovaniemi, and only a fortuitous withdrawal by the Mountain Regiment 218 saved the Finnish Infantry Regiment 33 from being severely mauled. Here, the winter (which in Nordic countries is the season when the temperature remains below freezing) lasts seven months, from October to April. The Finnish Army was required by the Soviet Union to demobilise and to pursue German troops out of Finnish soil. On 16 September, a German naval detachment consisting of the German cruiser Prinz Eugen escorted by five destroyers arrived at Utö. [35] On 30 September, the Finns attempted to encircle the Germans at Pudasjärvi into a pocket (called a motti in Finnish, originally meaning 1 m3 (35 cu ft) of firewood) with flanking movements through the forests and managed to cut the road leading north. Learn how your comment data is processed. Hi Saoirse, I just updated the post and double checked the prices and most were still the same (though the pound has dropped against the Euro) – have added links to the places for activities at Santa’s Village so you can see which we used. Spring. The amount of rain/snow in October is normal with an average of 52mm (2.0in). [56] The first Finnish units to reach the vicinity of Rovaniemi on 14 October were components of the Jaeger Brigade advancing from Ranua. October is pretty especially in the southern parts of Finland as fall foliage arrives there. [59], The Soviet Karelian Front, led by General Kirill Meretskov, initiated its Petsamo–Kirkenes Offensive and started to push the XIX Mountain Corps towards Norway from Soviet territory along the Arctic coast on 7 October. We did eat out for lunch and warmed up with a hot chocolate a few times when we were out and about (total €34/£31/$41 per person). Due to the long snow season, Finland is a great winter – and spring! I want snow and lots of it. Lapland gets usually first snowfalls in the end of September, but it won’t usually be before the end of October, when snow completely covers the ground. This wasn’t my first trip to Scandinavia, so I already knew that alcohol was going to be pricey, so I stocked up on a couple of bottles of wine in duty free on the way out (€18/£16/$22). Yes unfortunately that’s going to be a bit more pricey! Normally when buy the best German white wine, it costs about 10 -11 Euros. Many Finns travel north to wander in the midst of it. Hi Lucy, can I ask what month did you go to get these prices? There is world biggest snow castle: Also, if You would have been in Finland on the first weekend after mid-February, then could have participated in a unique happening in the world: This happening is once in the life time experience! The Wehrmacht completely withdrew from Finland by 27 April 1945 and a Finnish battle patrol raised the flag on the three-country cairn between Norway, Sweden and Finland to celebrate the end of the wars. If you’re on a longer trip, we’ll still kit you out with the necessary gear, which is yours for the duration of your holiday. Our house came with an amazing BBQ hut in the garden, so we cooked a side of salmon over the fire out there one night. The harsh winter is perfect for winter sports and activities of all kind which is why Lapland is popular with tourists seeking to experience the Arctic winter. Would be nice if anyone can suggest about how the weather will be and what are the things & places one should cover or visit. [52] Instead of a gradual withdrawal from southern Lapland into fortified positions further to the north while evacuating materiel, as in Operation Birke, Operation Nordlicht called for a rapid and strictly organised withdrawal directly behind Lyngen Fjord in Norway, while under pressure from harassing enemy forces. May I know which website can I pre booking / advance booking for all this activities such as husky farm (€10), a short 500m ride on a husky sled (€30) and a 15-minute reindeer sleigh ride (€29) ? On 8 October, the Germans bombed and heavily damaged factory areas of Kemi. [63], For most practical purposes, the war in Lapland concluded in early November 1944. Total accommodation cost: €224/£203/$272 per person – €56/£51/$68 a day each on average. October 16, 2019 at 7:25 am. [38], A second wave of four Finnish ships arrived on 2 October and a third wave—three ships strong and with Brewster F2A fighter escorts—landed its troops with only a single ship being lightly damaged by German Stuka dive bombers. Lapland weather in November is extremely cold and temperatures often dip below 0°C. The army had 32,000 horses and mules and 17,500–26,000 motorised vehicles as well as a total of 180,000 t (200,000 short tons) in rations, ammunition and fuel to last for six months. [52] As the Germans withdrew towards the town of Rovaniemi, a road junction point in Lapland, and Norway, movement was mostly limited to the immediate vicinity of Lapland's three main roads, which constricted military activities considerably. Thanks for the tips – hope to get back and see more next time as this was just a taster, but the reindeer race looks amazing if I visit in February sometime. Here’s my budget breakdown for four nights in Rovaniemi, Finland. Great read! My trip took place in January 2019 but prices have been updated where possible to costs at December 2020. Despite the weather, winter is one of the most popular times to visit Finland. *This article contains affiliate links where I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Winter (December-April): The winter temperatures can vary anywhere between 0°C and -40°C. So instead we mainly self-catered. October 4 – Day of cinnamon buns (Kanelbullens dag). The Finns escalated the situation into warfare on 28 September after Soviet pressure to adhere to the terms of the armistice. You can sleep under the stars (and the Northern Lights if you’re lucky) in a glass-roofed igloo*, spend a day on the ski slopes at Ounasvaara Ski Resort or take a private aurora hunting or husky tour. Weather forecast - Lapland Welcome is an incoming & DMC office in Lapland, Finland organizing safaris & excursions in Rovaniemi, Kemi, Ivalo-Saariselkä. By November, there’s usually a heavy blanket of snow that lasts until mid-March. After the first hostilities took place, Generaloberst Rendulic issued several orders on destroying Finnish property in Lapland. You could save by cooking all your own food and avoiding alcohol. The Germans in Finland were certainly not the representatives of foreign despotism but helpers and brothers-in-arms. Calculations of sunrise and sunset in Lapland – Finland for October 2021. Rovaniemi is part of the arctic region; its climate, however, is subarctic and temperate, characterised by strong seasonal contrasts of dark versus bright and cold versus warm. Hitler accepted the proposal on 4 October 1944, and the plan was codenamed Operation Nordlicht on 6 October. Finnish forces gained ground only on 1 November, when the Germans withdrew northward. Hello. Weather forecast for Pallas. Stuka bombers scored several hits and sank the SS Bore IX and the SS Maininki alongside the pier. will October be good for that? Our German brothers-in-arms will forever remain in our hearts. Great report! It’s usually cheaper to eat out lunchtime when there are often special offers, with simple dishes like burgers around €15. Excellent travel report. The daylight hours range from 2-6 hours a day during the winter months. Despite a failed offensive landing operation by Germany in the Gulf of Finland, the evacuation proceeded peacefully at first. Spring begins in early April in Åland and the southwestern archipelago and later in April elsewhere, except for northernmost Lapland, where it does not begin until early May. To prepare for this annual event, the male will rub the velvet from their antlers. The weather is cold in December but if you wrap up warm and don’t stay out too long you should be fine. Would you recommend late December or late March? The Germans planned to withdraw their forces northward in order to shield the nickel mines near Petsamo (Russian: Pechenga). Is this all in Artic Circle ? Hi it does get busy in December but for the main activities like the husky and reindeer sleds you can’t book so you should be fine to just go along, though might be good to go early in the day to avoid queuing. [65] In north-western Lapland, only four battalions of Finnish troops were left on 4 November and by February 1945, a mere 600 men. If you want to eat out more, an average main course at one of the restaurants in Santa Claus Holiday Village will set you back €25–€35 in the evenings. * I'm a budget traveler and so far having trouble finiding cheap hostels in Lapland (around 20-30$ for a dorm bed). After a series of minor battles, the war came to an effective end in November 1944, when German troops had reached Norway or its vicinity and took fortified positions. From the German perspective, it was a part of the two campaigns to evacuate from northern Finland and northern Norway. They can be difficult to see as you never know what the weather is like but I imagine December would have longer nights so a better chance. Hostels are so expensive in Scandinavia aren’t they! [64], There was never an official peace agreement signed between Finland and Germany. Despite the weather, winter is one of the most popular times to visit Finland. The latter part of the war was therefore dubbed the "Children's Crusade" (Finnish: lasten ristiretki) in Finland. Thanks John – it wasn’t as bad as I’d expected either, though did make it cheaper being in a group, and as you say it’s a special experience that you’re not going to be doing every year! The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned. This works out at around €118/£107/$143 a night each, not including flights. During Lapland’s seven-month winter, a scant five hours of sunlight a … As ordered by Generaloberst Rendulic, the Germans took 262 Finnish civilian hostages in an attempt to trade them for captured soldiers. Lapland is in the continental climate zone. Known as Santa Claus’ homeland, this country dishes up the stuff of fairytales – like snow-dusted forests, cosy log cabins, and a population that’s made up of more reindeer than people. For example, in late January 1999, the temperature reached 10 °C (50 °F), while a descent of cold air from the north pole brought temperatures of -40 °C (-40 °F) in Lapland, and snow as far as the southern Italy. The lowest temperature recorded at any weather station in Finland as of 2010 is -51.5°C (1999). Discover our entire original coastal route with 34 ports of call, sailing past more than 100 fjords and 1,000 mountains Cross the Arctic … Hi. Permanent snow cover comes between mid-October and the end of November, significantly earlier than in southern Finland. We did a big shop at the large K-Citymarket superstore in Rovaniemi at the start of the week. This page was last edited on 11 January 2021, at 10:28. [60] By 25 October, the front captured the Norwegian port of Kirkenes. In Lapland – Finland’s most northerly region – snowfall is common between October and April. Reply Lucy October 16, 2019 at 12:09 pm. Did you manage to see the northern lights whilst … [39] The fifth wave on 5 October suffered only light shrapnel damage despite being both shelled from shore and bombed from the sky. I’ve been to Denmark many times, Finland and Sweden, and their prices are not as bad as you’d think! The Finnish Navy's gunboats Hämeenmaa, Uusimaa and VMV-class patrol boats 15 and 16 arrived with the sixth wave just in time to witness German Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor bombers attacking the shipping at Tornio with Henschel Hs 293 glide bombs without results. [48] On 9 October, the demolition order was extended to include all governmental buildings with the exception of hospitals. But that was a new route and prices rose to over £300 a month before, so it’s good to book as early as you can as flights are limited. Two regiments, Infantry Regiment 15 and Border Jaeger Regiment, reinforced the III Corps. Keep on updating your blog with such awesome information. Total food/drink cost: €109/£99/$132 per person – €27/£25/$33 a day each on average. The days are very short from November to January, and in December, you almost never see the sun, also because … [11] On 9 April 1944, the German withdrawal plan was designated as Operation Birke. Thanks. There are lots of free things to do in Lapland too – cross the Arctic Circle, meet Santa Claus and visit the Christmas Museum, go for a walk through the forest, warm up in a sauna, sit by the campfire, watch one of the gorgeous pink sunrises or sunsets, go sledging (a lot of accommodation has a sled you can borrow), build a snowman or have a snowball fight. Germany experienced around 1,000 deaths and 2,000 wounded. The III Corps consisted of the 3rd, 6th and 11th Divisions as well as the Armoured Division. The average minimum temperature (usually the minimum temperature is noted during the night) in Ranua in October is -2.0°C (28.4°F). Weather and climate. The military impact was relatively limited with both sides sustaining around 4,000 in total casualties although the Germans' delaying scorched earth and land mine strategies devastated Finnish Lapland. This is the link to the property: https://www.airbnb.co.uk/associates/12693?s=67&c=.pi115.pk0_9&a4ptk=2856_0_9_12693&af=115. Or there’s an array of bucket-list-worthy places to stay like forest cabins and glass igloos where you won’t get much change from €500 a night. Their body begins to increase in size with the neck swelling and a mane of … The snow cover is usually thickest in early April. Lucy is an award-winning blogger based in Cheltenham, UK. As Finnish infantry slowly picked their way through the dense woods and marshland, the motorised German units would simply drive away and take up positions further down the road. In Lapland, the northernmost part of Finland, the climate is cold for most of the year, with a short and intense summer. Thanks for the itinerary. I met the beginning of October … On the opposite end of the spectrum, Sweden's far north areas also experience polar nights, periods of complete darkness during winter months within the polar circles. The winter season in Lapland begins around the middle of October and is the longest season, lasting for a period of 200 days. These datas are probabilities for november from weather reports for over 10 years. In the drier season from November to April the islands are slightly cooler, there’s lower humidity and less rain. Read more: A winter wonderland trip to Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland. In total, Finnish ground forces in the Lapland theatre were 75,000 strong. Many thanks, T, Hi there, glad it was useful! We paid £100 return for easyJet flights from London Gatwick, booked three months in advance. Most of the 214,000 Germans served until the end of August 1944, but the number plummeted as the Germans withdrew or proceeded to Norway. Lapland looks incredible and relaxing. So the order was rescinded and then the Finns, in turn, allowed Finnish tonnage to be used to hasten the German evacuations. We are family with a Kid. Lower budget? In general, the withdrawal followed a pattern in which advancing Finnish units would encounter German rear guards and attempt to flank them on foot, but the destroyed road network prevented them from bringing up artillery and other heavy weapons. I really want this trip to be "cold". The Finns considered the war a separate conflict because hostilities with other nations had ceased after the Continuation War. The overall cost for our four days in Lapland in January came in at €472/£428/$572 per person. This glass igloos do look amazing – maybe one day! [29][30] After the landing attempt, a Finnish coastal artillery fort at Utö island prevented German net-laying ships from passing into the Baltic Sea on 15 September, as they had been ordered to intern the German forces. The trip also includes a visit to the Northern Lights Planetarium in Tromsø. Higher budget? 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