Jezera v Laponsku

Finland's Lakes and Ponds

Lapland’s aquatic landscape ranges from the vast, island-studded expanse of Lake Inari, the third-largest in Finland, to unique geological formations like the Pakasaivo canyon lake. This collection features diverse water bodies including Livojärvi, known for its extensive white sand beaches, and the man-made Neitokainen, which is shaped like the map of Finland. These lakes and ponds are central to the region’s geography, serving as historical Sámi sacred sites and key components of the Arctic wilderness ecosystem.