Chelsea Handler goes wild in Lapland – comedian's honest thoughts on Finns and those naked photos

American comedian and talk show host Chelsea Handler has been taking over Finnish social media over the past few days. She's made her way to Finnish Lapland – and she hasn't exactly been shy about it. Quite the opposite. Handler has fully thrown herself into the local vibe, which has meant posting some pretty bold content on her channels.

Handler's trip has been turning heads both here in Finland and internationally. And honestly, it's no surprise – you don't often see a Hollywood star posing starkers in our snowdrifts. But Chelsea did exactly that. The snow might cover everything else, but it certainly hasn't covered Handler's sense of humour or her confidence.

Naked snaps from the fells and the snow

Handler's social media posts from Lapland are classic Chelsea: unfiltered, brutally honest and above all, hilarious. She's shared photos of herself enjoying the snow in woollen socks and, of course, those highly talked-about shots where she's posing completely nude against Lapland's stunning backdrop. Probably not your traditional way of appreciating nature, but undeniably effective at grabbing attention. And yep, the photos have spread like wildfire across social media, leaving Finns both stunned and pretty chuffed.

So, what does Chelsea actually think of Finland?

But Handler's visit is about more than just a few cheeky photos. She's clearly done her homework on Finnish culture and has been open about her experiences. She's raved about the local atmosphere and the landscape, but also about the laid-back attitude of Finns. According to her, we've got something you don't often find elsewhere. She's joked that here, you can be completely yourself – even without clothes, if that's your thing. Sure, it's comedian banter, but it shows just how liberating she's found Finland to be.

Her comments haven't gone unnoticed either. Finns have welcomed Handler with open arms, and social media's been flooded with proud posts. It's always pretty special when a global star feels at home here and sings our praises. Chelsea Handler has managed what many tourists don't: she's looked beneath the surface and genuinely clocked onto Finnish sisu and our brand of humour.

Five things Chelsea Handler has picked up in Finland:

• Ice swimming is the ultimate therapy: She jumped into an icy hole for the first time and compared it to a spiritual rebirth.
• Finns don't say much, but they mean what they say: She loves the honesty and the lack of pointless small talk.
• The light in Lapland is something else: She's admitted to being utterly mesmerised by the blue hour of polar night and the northern lights.
• Silence isn't boring – it's soothing: She's joked that Lapland is where her head finally stopped spinning.
• Naked in the snow is way more invigorating than you'd think: She's proven this one by example.

Handler's visit has been a breath of fresh air in the gloom of January. She brings a dash of Hollywood dazzle, but does it in such a down-to-earth, self-deprecating way that you can't help but love it. Here's hoping Chelsea Handler enjoys herself and comes back for more – whether she's wearing clothes or not. The main thing is she's having a blast and keeps talking up Finland to the world. And best of all, she's got us laughing at ourselves and realising we really do have the most beautiful – if slightly chilly – backyard on the planet.