The Arctic Circle
The Arctic Circle is the outermost circle of latitude counted from the North Pole at which the sun do4s not set at the summer solstice. This phenomenon is called the midnight sun, the polar day or the polar summer. It is also the outermost line, counted from the North Pole, that joins the points at which the sun does not rise above the horizon at the winter solstice. This phenomenon is called the polar night, midday darkness or midwinter dark.
The polar day begins around 21 March, at the vernal equinox at culminates around 21 June. The polar night begins around 23 September, at the autumnal equinox, and culminates around 21 December.
Take a coffee break in the middle of the Arctic Circle in the Arctic Circle village Juoksengi. Visit the resting place with information and the Arctic Circle House (restaurant) that is open summertime. To make the encounter with the Arctic Circle even more exceptional, Arctic Circle Christening is recommended, which must be booked in advance. You can also ask for the Arctic Circle Certifikate at the Arctic Circle House.