Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

Sink into the slow groove as you pass endless forests and smell the sweet scent of pine resin on your drive into the woods. Not only does Lapland’s scenery come straight from the pages of a storybook, but its wooden cabins ad cottages sum up images of The Brothers Grimm. Most cottages feature decks to kick back on and are surrounded by nothing else but nature. Some even come with their own rowing boat so you can cast a rod and return with fresh fish for supper. Go for a cottage near Pallas- Yllästunturi or Urho Kekkonen national parks, the latter being one of the country’s largest, covering more than 2500 sq km. Pro tip: In low season, cottages are as cheap as (wood) chips. A log cabin that accommodates 5 and includes a sauna and fire place can go for as little as €300 ($337 USD) a week.