NORTH WIND LAPLAND BLOG

NORTH WIND LAPLAND is a SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE COMPANY founded in 2025 by four local entrepreneurs from Ylläsjärvi. Each of us brings previous entrepreneurial experience, a strong background in the tourism industry, and—most importantly—a shared love for the village of Ylläsjärvi and the wider Ylläs area.  We established North Wind Lapland to build on our strengths while staying true to our core values: respect for local traditions, a deep commitment to the environment, and an active social role in strengthening the Ylläsjärvi community. As part of this commitment, we actively participate in projects that support the development and vitality of the village and reinvest profits and resources into village development. For us, tourism is not just a business—it is a way to give back to the place we call home. Nestled at the foot of Fell Ylläs in Finnish Lapland, Ylläsjärvi is a small but vibrant village of about 400 inhabitants surrounded by lakes, marshlands, rivers and the Pallas-Yllä...

  Northern Lights season is ON and quite spectacular already! Don’t have a tripod or camera? No problem. Modern smartphones can still capture the aurora if you know a few tricks. Preparation Find the night mode or pro/manual mode on your phone’s camera app. Clean your lens (northern lights often appear faint, so clarity matters). Reduce screen brightness to save your night vision. Best Settings (if available in Pro Mode) Focus : Set to infinity or far objects. ISO : Start around 800–1600. Shutter speed : 3–10 seconds (depending on brightness of aurora). White balance : Around 3500K, or leave on auto if unsure. Tips for Shooting Without a Tripod Stabilize your phone : Rest it on a rock, fence post, backpack, or even the ground. Use the timer : Set a 3-second delay so you’re not shaking the phone when you press the shutter. Hold still : If you must shoot handheld, lean against something solid, press your elbows into your body, and stay as steady ...

 La saison des aurores boréales a commencé, et quel spectacle! Voici quelques astuces pour prendre des photos d'aurores avec votre smartphone et sans trépied:  Photographier les aurores boréales avec un smartphone (sans trépied) Pas de trépied ni d’appareil photo ? Pas de souci. Les smartphones modernes peuvent tout de même capturer l’aurore si vous connaissez quelques astuces. Préparation Activez le mode nuit ou le mode pro/manuel de l’application photo de votre téléphone. Nettoyez votre objectif (les aurores boréales apparaissent souvent faibles, donc la netteté est importante). Réduisez la luminosité de l’écran pour préserver votre vision nocturne. Réglages recommandés (si disponibles en mode Pro) Mise au point : Réglez sur l’infini ou sur des objets lointains comme la cime d'un arbre ISO : Commencez autour de 800–1600. Vitesse d’obturation : 3 à 10 secondes (selon la luminosité de l’aurore). Balance des blancs : Environ 4000K, ou laissez en mode ...