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Finnish Sauna

Photo by Visit Finland

The Finnish Sauna (pronounced 'Sow-na') is a substantial part of Finnish culture. There are five million inhabitants and over two million saunas in Finland - an average of one per household. For Finnish people the sauna is a place to relax with friends and family, and a place for physical and mental relaxation as well. Finns think of saunas not as a luxury, but as a necessity.

Holidays that feature Finnish Sauna
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Photo by Visit Finland

Type: Winter Holiday | Christmas Holiday | Country Holiday | Family Holiday | Northern Lights | Group Tour | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Skiing

6 days/5 nights
from £2,495 pp

Arctic Christmas

Why not spend a memorable Christmas in snowy Finland? The Arctic atmosphere provides an enchanting backdrop for this magical time of year. Hotel Kalevala in Kajaani offers an authentic Christmas feeling – with a landscape of snow, Finnish Christmas traditions, and traditional Christmas cuisine.

Photo by Nangu Wilderness Hotel

Type: Activity Holiday | Christmas Holiday | Honeymoon | Luxury Holiday | New Year Break | Northern Lights | Solo Traveller | Weekend Break | Winter Holiday

5 days/4 nights
from £2,595 pp

Arctic Experience in Finnish Lapland

The Arctic Experience in Finnish Lapland offers an unforgettable experience in breathtaking scenery by the frozen Lake Inari. Nangu Wilderness Resort is reserved for adults only ensuring a relaxing and romantic getaway in the wilderness. Nangu offers luxury in cosy accommodation like log cabins or aurora accommodation. Join exciting activities with huskies, snowmobiles and snowshoes. If you're lucky, you may even see the beautiful Aurora!

Photo by Gulo Gulo Holiday Village

Type: Activity Holiday | Christmas Holiday | Family Holiday | New Year Break | Northern Lights | Weekend Break | Winter Holiday

4 days/3 nights
from £1,595 pp

Arctic Wildlife in Finnish Lapland

Enjoy the pristine winter scenery in Ranua in Finnish Lapland. Ranua Resort is surrounded by forest just south of the Arctic Circle and offers excellent surroundings to discover the local wildlife and join winter activities like husky sledding and Aurora hunt. Ranua Wildlife Park is located close to the resort and here you have the opportunity to observe moose, wolves and even polar bears!

Image by Wildnerness Hotels & Safaris

Type: Winter Holiday | Northern Lights | Activity Holiday | Anniversary | Honeymoon | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Skiing | Christmas Holiday | Family Holiday | New Year Break | Solo Traveller

5 days/4 nights
from £1,950 pp

Aurora Cabin & Winter Wonderland

Enjoy an active getaway in the wilderness of Finnish Lapland. On your last night you will be given the chance to see the dancing Northern Lights right above your bed as you will spend a night in an Aurora Cabin. You will enjoy Aurora Borealis snowshoeing and Husky Sledding. The Ivalo region is the ideal location for scouting for the Northern Lights with a winter wonderland backdrop.

Iso-Syote Hilltop Escape

Type: Winter Holiday | Activity Holiday | Family Holiday | Northern Lights | Skiing | Solo Traveller

5 days/4 nights
from £1,450 pp

Iso-Syote Hilltop Escape

Hotel Iso-Syöte is situated in southern Lapland and perfect for a winter activity break . The hotel is served by three local airports including Rovaniemi, Kuusamo and Oulu.

Image by Jarvisydan

Type: Spa and Wellness Break | Anniversary | Autumn Holiday | Family Holiday | Honeymoon | Spring Holiday | Summer Holiday | Weekend Break

4 days/3 nights
from £1,765 pp

Lake Escape

Combine unforgettable experiences with pampering and togetherness at the heart of Finnish Lakeland. Spend relaxing break at Jarvisydan Spa resort by Finland's largest lake Saimaa. Whatever the season, you can enjoy a wide variety of activities and spa treatments to ensure a soothing holiday.

Photo by Riku Pihlanto/Visit Finland

Type: Christmas Holiday | Activity Holiday | Anniversary | Family Holiday | Honeymoon | New Year Break | Northern Lights | Winter Holiday

4 days/3 nights
from £1,995 pp

Lapland Adventure with Santa and Rudolph

Wintry Lapland is a perfect place to create unforgettable adventures with your loved ones. The Lapland Adventure with Santa and Rudolph is an excellent way to get into the holiday spirit. You will get to enjoy the snow-covered Lapland in the most beautiful setting while spending time with the reindeer, huskies and Santa himself!

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Photo by Nellim

Type: Anniversary | Honeymoon | Northern Lights | Winter Holiday | Boys Trip | Girls Trip

4 days/3 nights
from £2,115 pp

Lapland for Lovers

Planning a romantic honeymoon or get-away for yourself and your special someone in Finland? Then look no further. With our all inclusive programme in Finnish Lapland, you will experience all the highlights of Lapland in 4 days: husky sledding, Northern Lights camp, reindeer day with a snowmobile and an overnight stay in the world famous Aurora accommodation. Besides us taking care of all meals and airport transfers, sparkling wine and romantic delicacies upon arrival.

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Photo by Nellim

Type: Northern Lights | Activity Holiday | Winter Holiday | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Skiing

7 days/6 nights
from £3,035 pp

Lapland Winter Week

Experience a Lapland Winter Week in Finnish Lapland with your loved ones. The tour is suitable for active individual and couples as well as families with children. Enjoy a week full of winter activities and beautiful pristine nature of Lapland. With this all-inclusive programme, you can sit back and relax knowing that we will take care of everything from flights, tours and accommodation to winter clothes for you.

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Photo by Visit Finland

Type: Northern Lights | Winter Holiday | Activity Holiday | Family Holiday | Country Holiday | Solo Traveller | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Skiing

5 days/4 nights
from £1,895 pp

Powder Fun Finland

Finnish Lapland is a true winter wonderland. A big layer of fluffy white snow covers the landscape and makes trees; lakes and plains sparkle in the sunlight. This adventure tour will give you the opportunity to experience the powdery snow first hand. In addition to this, a bunch of friendly huskies will take you on a ride through the peaceful Finnish forest and you will get some speed on a snowmobile.

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Photo by Visit Finland

Type: Winter Holiday | Individual Tour | Honeymoon | Tailor Made Holiday | Northern Lights | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Skiing

7 days/6 nights
from £2,110 pp

Winter Wonderland

Enjoy Finnish winter at its best on our Winter Wonderland holiday at the Hotel Kalevala, located deep in central Finland. This tour includes outdoor activities – husky and snowmobile safaris along the Taiga forest, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing - as well as some free time to relax in saunas.

Photo by Visit Finland

Type: Winter Holiday | New Year Break | Northern Lights | Solo Traveller | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Skiing

7 days / 6 nights
from £2,385 pp

Arctic New Year's Eve Adventure

Spend an unforgettable New Year in Finland. Explore Kuhmo with its breathtaking scenery and beautiful landscape, cherished by Finns and international visitors alike. Here you will find many exciting winter activities to try such as snowshoeing, ice-fishing, husky, reindeer or snowmobile safaris, and of course skiing.

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Photo by Arctic Lifestyle

Type: Northern Lights | Winter Holiday | Activity Holiday | Guided Tour | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Skiing

7 days/6 nights
from £4,145 pp

Extreme Adventure Week

Have you already been through all possible combinations of short programs in Finnish Lapland? Are you still hungry for new experiences in the middle of the Lappish Fell scenery? Then this is the program for you! A snowmobile safari will take you further north to Kilpisjärvi, where the local people gather in spring time to enjoy the magnificent fell scenery under the Polar sun.

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Photo by Visit Finland

Type: Fly-Drive | Summer Holiday | Family Holiday | Individual Tour | Tailor Made Holiday | Solo Traveller | Country Holiday | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Walking/Trekking | Autumn Holiday | Spring Holiday

11 days/10 nights
from £1,695 pp

Finland Circle Fly-Drive

The beautiful Finnish nature is combined with a harmonious blend of Russian, Swedish and Finnish culture. You will love this country and its gentle peaceful life. Exchange your car for a boat for a day, and explore the lakes on anything from a canoe to an old-fashioned steamship. Not to be missed is the Finnish sauna, that integral part of the way of life in Finland.

Photo by Visit Finland

Type: Summer Holiday | Family Holiday | Country Holiday | Walking/Trekking | Train Journey

7 days/6 nights
from £1,245 pp

Finland in a Nutshell

Join this self-guided train journey across the land of thousand lakes and pristine nature. See the changing scenery from the comfortable and environmentally friendly trains while we travel from the buzzing Finnish capital, Helsinki, to Lapland through the lush forests and blue lakes and rivers. On the way you get to discover the unique wilderness, modern cities and established culture.

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Photo by Nellim

Type: Northern Lights | Activity Holiday | Winter Holiday | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip

5 days/4 nights
from £2,155 pp

Highlights of Lapland

On our Highlights of Lapland trip, you will enjoy husky sledding, snow mobiling, Northern Lights search, snowshoeing, skiing, reindeer farm visit, sauna and rustic lappish accommodation - in short, you will enjoy all the wintry highlights of Finnish Lapland. On this holiday you will enjoy full board throughout and we will also take care of all necessary winter clothing needed to stay comfortably warm in the Lappish winter weather.

Northern Lights - VisitFinland

Type: Winter Holiday | Country Holiday | Northern Lights | Activity Holiday | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Skiing

6 days/5 nights
from £1,755 pp

Lapland Symphony

During periods of winter, Lapland presents itself as sparkling clean white snowscapes with the glowing northern lights dancing through the dark skies. The silent and snowy nature can be reached on skis or snowshoes, in a sleigh pulled by huskies or reindeer, or for those after some real speed, one alternative is snowmobiling.

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Finnish Lapland Dogsledding, photo by Visit Finland

Type: Winter Holiday | Activity Holiday | Northern Lights | Family Holiday | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Skiing

7 days/6 nights
from £2,845 pp

Lapland Winter Adventure

Finnish Lapland is a true winter wonderland. You will start your holiday in Levi, Finland's biggest ski resort, where you can enjoy 2 days of skiing. The second part of your tour will take place in Harriniva Holiday Centre, a family run business established in 1973. It provides cosy accommodation and unforgettable husky and snowmobile safari programs. Lapland Northern Lights are also astonishing to watch.

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Photo by Visit Finland

Type: Winter Holiday | Northern Lights | Boys Trip | Group Tour | Guided Tour | Girls Trip | Skiing

5 days/4 nights
from £2,795 pp

Lapland Winter Experience

Winter darkness is an ideal setting to see the magnificent Northern Lights dancing in the sky in Finnish Lapland. After an active day outdoors, there's nothing better than to relax at the hotel, try traditional Lappish cuisine and the Finnish sauna. The amazing Lapland Northern Lights will be something to treasure forever.

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By Visit Finland

Type: Activity Holiday | Summer Holiday | Walking/Trekking

4 days/3 nights
from £1,595 pp

Midnight Sun & Wild Bears

Midnight Sun & Wild Bears in the land of the midnight sun, the long days never finish. Staying in a private hotel on a remote area in Eastern Finland is a perfect way to enjoy a holiday far away from the crowds.

Type: Winter Holiday | Northern Lights | Activity Holiday | Honeymoon | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Skiing

5 days/4 nights
from £2,225 pp

Northern Lights Glass Igloo in Lapland

With this Lapland winter holiday, you have the opportunity to experience the wonders and charm of an active winter holiday in Finnish Lapland. Join winter activities like dog sledding, Northern Lights chase, reindeer sledding and snowmobiling. Experience a night under stars from the comfort of your own glass igloo, maybe you will even spot the Northern Lights while lying in bed!

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Lake of Finland by Visit Finland

Type: Country Holiday | Fly-Drive | Summer Holiday | Coastal Holiday | Family Holiday | Individual Tour | Solo Traveller | Activity Holiday | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Walking/Trekking

9 days/8 nights
from £1,795 pp

The Land of a Thousand Lakes

On this self-drive holiday you pass through the scenic countryside of the Finnish Lakeland, also known as Lake District, which is all dotted with shimmering blue lakes, small towns with their quaint wooden quarters, and fascinating villages. If you are looking for a countryside holiday rich in culture, pure nature and friendly locals, this is the holiday you have been looking for!

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Bears - VisitFinland

Type: Fly-Drive | Summer Holiday | Country Holiday | Individual Tour | Family Holiday | Tailor Made Holiday | Solo Traveller | Activity Holiday | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Walking/Trekking

8 days/7 nights
from £1,635 pp

Wildlife Watching Fly-Drive

This tour takes you through the sparsely populated taiga forests of north-eastern Finland. There are three national parks and two national hiking areas with their hiking, canoeing and fishing possibilities easily accessible from the route. Close to the Russian border you can participate in bear, flying squirrel or beaver observation tours which give you a unique chance to watch and photograph these animals safely.

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Hotel Kalevala, Finalnd

Type: Winter Holiday | Individual Tour | Honeymoon | Spa and Wellness Break | Activity Holiday | Tailor Made Holiday | Northern Lights | Anniversary | Girls Trip | Skiing

6 days/5 nights
from £1,735 pp

Winter Wonderland & Wellbeing

Relax and unwind at the unique Hotel Kalevala, situated on the shores of Lake Lammasjärvi in Eastern Finland, close to the Russian border. During your stay you will enjoy winter activities such as husky safaris and snowmobiles, and experience a real Finnish sauna.

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Photo by Visit Finland

Type: Coastal Holiday | Cycling Holiday | Activity Holiday | Summer Holiday | Individual Tour | Family Holiday | Solo Traveller | Country Holiday | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Walking/Trekking

8 days/7 nights
from £1,735 pp

Island Hopping by Bike

This cycling tour takes you to the Turku archipelago consisting of 20 000 islands between the city of Turku and the Åland Islands in the South-West Finland. Cycle on the ring road which allows you to access the main islands easily by local ferries taking travellers from island to island. On the way you get to see charming houses and harbour villages as well as breath taking scenery. Join this tour to bring the mother nature just outside your doorstep!

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Aland Old House by Pekka Luukkola

Type: Coastal Holiday | Individual Tour | Summer Holiday | Country Holiday | Family Holiday | Honeymoon | Tailor Made Holiday | Solo Traveller | Cruise | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Walking/Trekking

9 days/8 nights
from £1,295 pp

Summer Holiday on Aland

On Aland island, off the coast of Finland, the summer sun shines more between May and August than in any other place in the Nordic countries. Aland is well known for its beautiful archipelago and bedrock, worn smooth by the inland ice, with the typical red colour of the Aland granite. The island is easy to reach from Finland's capital Helsinki.

Down Hill Skiing. Photo by Visit Finland

Type: Winter Holiday | Activity Holiday | Country Holiday | Family Holiday | Individual Tour | Solo Traveller | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Skiing

7 days/6 nights
from £1,295 pp

City & Snow in Finland

Experience Finland in the winter time by combining a city break in Helsinki and a winter break at the ski centre Levi, Finland's biggest ski and activity resort. Levi is loctaed in Northern Finland and can easily be reached by train, and offers many outdoor activities for the whole family, yourself, or friends.

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Nuuksio National Park by Tea Karvinen - VisitFinland

Type: Guided Tour | Country Holiday | Summer Holiday | Activity Holiday | Solo Traveller | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Walking/Trekking

8 days/7 nights
from £2,280 pp

Hiking Tour Along the Russian Border

Escape to the unspoilt nature of the Finnish ‘Taiga’ forest and join our guided hut-to-hut hiking tour. The trail we will be hiking will pass through the untouched wilderness, through primordial forests and mires, and along ridges and shores of crystal clear lakes. You get the chance to canoe on the lakes and nearby rivers. Tour highlights are, just to mention a few: pristine wilderness, glistening clear lakes, picnics around an open fire and lake-side saunas.

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Photo by Visit Finland

Type: Coastal Holiday | Fly-Drive | Solo Traveller | Summer Holiday | Activity Holiday | Family Holiday | Country Holiday | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Walking/Trekking

7 days/6 nights
from £995 pp

Island Hopping in Turku

Island hopping the Turku archipelago brings you back to nature as you enjoy the calm island life. The Archipelago is one of the most picturesque areas in Finland and has 20 000 islands between the city of Turku and Åland. The local ferries allow travellers access the beautiful islands on the route.

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Photo by Ola Ericson for Visit Sweden

Type: Cruise | Individual Tour | Summer Holiday | Winter Holiday | Solo Traveller | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Autumn Holiday | Spring Holiday

6 days/5 nights
from £965 pp

Baltic Sea Capitals Cruise

Combine an exciting city break with an eventful cruise onboard the luxurious vessels of Tallink Silja. Discover three capital cities instead of one - Tallinn, Stockholm and Helsinki. Each of these cities by the Baltic Sea have their own unique appeal and each of them have different possibilities for sights, shopping and activities.

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Nature by Pekka Luukkola - VisitFinland

Type: Country Holiday | Summer Holiday | Individual Tour | Spa and Wellness Break | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Walking/Trekking

7 days/6 nights
from £2,095 pp

Finland City, Spa & Nature

This is a great way to experience the best of what Finland has to offer. Enjoy modern design in Helsinki and a relaxing holiday in Karelia, heaped with Finish traditions and unsopiled nature, including an overnight stay in a bear hide.

Type: Guided Tour | Summer Holiday | Solo Traveller | Country Holiday | Group Tour | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Walking/Trekking | Autumn Holiday

21 days/20 nights
from £3,200 pp

Eastern Europe Explorer Tour

Inspired by the BBC programme 'The Hairy Bikers Northern Exposure' you will be treated to the best of the Baltics alongside an in-debth tour of Poland's and Russia's rich culture and history, and last but not least try the many flavours of the Eastern European cuisine. This exclusive escorted Eastern European tour includes the highlights of 6 countries, all of which are enticing and rich in beauty and culture, in just 21 days.

More about Finnish Sauna

Many different types of sauna can be found in Finland. They can be classified either by the sauna building itself or by what kind of stove it uses.^[7]

The main division of saunas is between once warmed and continuously warmed stoves. All smoke saunas are once warmed, but there are also other type of ovens that are once warmed.

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