Because of the long distances the locals drive like lunatics in Lapland and the roads aren't always that good. If you ride long distances in Lapland, you'll be riding long stretches with nothing special to see. Forests are just like in the south but with smaller trees. Population in Lapland is very sparse outside a few small towns and holiday resorts. No services, no sights to see. Of course, if you like jänkä and what if has to offer (animal and plant life etc.), that's different.
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Yea I guess you're right. I remember driving trough the alps seeing people biking up and down, I figured that would be nice to do in Lapland, but of course it's a lot more desolate. Maybe I will just go hiking on the designated trails.
I've been to the Alps, too. The Alps are all valleys and mountains. The fells in Lapland are hundreds of times further apart from each other. In between, there is just forest and marshland. Hiking on the designated trails is a good idea. Going to Urho Kekkonen national park or Lemmenjoki national parka are even better ideas. In the former, there are more fells in a smaller area than in Lapland on average. Also, Pallas national park is also a great place to go to if you love breathtaking scenery. The terrain is rugged and you can forget about long-distance cycling, though.