journey
The journey
The journey to my destination takes me from Zurich via Helsinki, further north to Kittilä. This place is in the very north of Lapland and is known for its small ski area. When we arrive, the outside temperature is minus 15°C. That's quite warm, because at this time of year the thermometer can drop below minus 30 degrees.
The taxi is already waiting and takes me to a hotel somewhere in the wilderness, where I will spend the first night. The trees at the side of the road are beautifully covered in snow and I now feel like I'm in a fairytale world. The road is also covered in snow, salting would probably not help here in this cold. Instead, the cars drive with spikes in their wheels, which is forbidden here. After about 30 minutes of driving, we reach my destination for today.
After a friendly welcome from the German hostess, I get to know the rest of my group. There are 7 nice people from Germany. After a delicious dinner, we go to sleep and are excited about what awaits us the next morning.