Summers of endless light balance freezing but magical winters in this, Europe 's wild deep north. Andy Symington, Lonely Planet Writer Our PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 2 expert authors3 months of research187,888 lakes1 Santa Claus sightingInspirational photosClear, easy-to-use mapsComprehensive planning toolsThe Great Outdoors featureAt-a-glance practical infoIn-depth background