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Lapland, Finland, activities & information

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The region of Lapland, situated between Sweden and Finland, is a popular tourist destination for those who want to experience the wonder of life within the Arctic Circle. Lapland has an interesting location: on the eastern side it borders Russia, on the western side it is surrounded by the Kjolen mountain range, and on the northern side the Finnmark and Troms counties of Norway are its neighbours. The region is known to be home to communities of the Sami people.

Holidays that feature Lapland, Finland, activities & information

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Image by Nellim Wilderness Hotels & Safaris
Type: Northern Lights | Activity Holiday | Winter Holiday | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Skiing
4 days/3 nights
from £1,895 pp

Aurora Adventure Short Break

The Wilderness Lodge Muotka provides the perfect location for a romantic getaway or a family vacation in the Lappish wilderness but it is also a unique place for all who are looking for an activity holiday in a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. Muotka is located deep in the Taiga forest, next to Urho Kekkonen National Park, far away from any light pollution. The location of the Lodge makes it the perfect place for relaxation, Aurora Borealis viewing and winter adventures.

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 Fredrik Broman
Type: Northern Lights | Winter Holiday | Activity Holiday | Honeymoon | Country Holiday | Individual Tour | Solo Traveller | Tailor Made Holiday | Luxury Holiday | Family Holiday | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Skiing
5 days/4 nights
from £4,275 pp

Swedish Lapland Glamping

Indulge in the epitome of glamping luxury at the Aurora Safari Camp in Swedish Lapland. Each tipi cabin and lapland cone is equipped with burners or heaters to keep you warm and snug throughout the night, ensuring a comfortable stay regardless of the outdoor temperature. Spend your days exploring the snowy landscapes and enjoy a peaceful night's sleep under the northern sky. 

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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.

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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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Image by Nellim Wilderness Hotels and Safaris
Type: Activity Holiday | Individual Tour | Northern Lights | Autumn Holiday
4 days/3 nights
from £1,695 pp

Autumn Aurora in Lapland

Venture to the far North of Finnish Lapland and enjoy this mid-season Northern Lights programme filled with the autumnal colours of nature. You will enjoy a guided hike, lunch made over an open fire and an overnight stay in the world famous Aurora  cabin. Spend time enjoying the quietness of the Lappish autumn filled wtih the excitement of scouting for the magical Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights.

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Photo by Caroline Romare imagebank/sweden.se
Type: Christmas Holiday | Group Tour | Northern Lights | Winter Holiday | Skiing | Family Holiday
5 days/4 nights
from £1,965 pp

Christmas in Swedish Lapland

Celebrate a crystal white Christmas with skiing, winter games and snowshoe walks under a spectacular show of the northern lights above your head. Satisfy yourself and your palate with the exotic delicacies of the Lapland pantry. At Camp Ripan you live close to nature in your own chalet where adventures await you just outside your chalet door.

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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.

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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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Photo by Visit Finland
Type: Northern Lights | Winter Holiday | Activity Holiday | Group Tour | Solo Traveller | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Skiing
4 days/3 nights
from £1,475 pp

Lapland, Northern Lights & Digital Detox

On this digital detoxing holiday you’ll have full focus on yourself, nature and wellbeing! Live at an ancient Reindeer Farm dating back to 1847 and enjoy the atmosphere of a small resort with Lapland Northern Lights on top.

Please note that NO phones, computers, Ipads and other electronic equipment is allowed. There is no WI-FI available!

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Photo by Camp Ripan
Type: Guided Tour | New Year Break | Northern Lights | Winter Holiday | Skiing
6 days/5 nights
from £2,085 pp

New Year in Swedish Lapland

Share the last night of the year with us. In the restaurant you will enjoy a New Year’s supper in the spirit of the Northern Lights, complemented by superb wines recommended by our sommelier. The Champagne will be served at midnight out in the midwinter night around a crackling open fire.

Glass_Igloo 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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Photo by Sarah Ingman imagebank/sweden.se
Type: Family Holiday | Northern Lights | Winter Holiday | Skiing
4 days/3 nights
from £1,185 pp

Arctic Winter Skills in Swedish Lapland

Brandon Lodge is located on the coast of Swedish Lapland. The hotel cabins overlook the frozen sea and islands of the Luleå archipelago with a total of 1,300 islands and only 100 residents and is a unique wilderness environment where the sea around the island freezes up to a meter thick in winter. This is a truly unique location, offering authentic nature and culture expriences.

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Photo by Fredrik Broman
Type: Northern Lights | Winter Holiday | Country Holiday | Individual Tour | Family Holiday | Solo Traveller | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip
6 days/5 nights
from £2,335 pp

Northern Lights in Swedish Lapland

Ice Ages have come and gone and over thousands of years the ice has been sculpting the mountains to form a unique mountain world. Abisko is one of the best places to see the Northern lights and to experience a unique wilderness, truly magical.

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Sampo ice breaker - VisitFinland
Type: Winter Holiday | Individual Tour | Northern Lights | Activity Holiday | Solo Traveller | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Skiing
6 days/5 nights
from £1,595 pp

Polar Safari Adventure

This tour starts in Helsinki, the trendy capital of Finland, and takes you North to Kemi, where you have the opportunity for a Cruise on an Icebreaker, where you can experience the realities of Arctic life with ice. Kemi is known as the "city of snow", and is a seaport town close to the Arctic Circle. Continue further North to Lapland, for some Arctic fun in Rovaniemi. 

Photo by Rukakeskus Oy Type: Skiing | Activity Holiday | Family Holiday | Winter Holiday | Christmas Holiday | New Year Break
5 days/4 nights
from £1,295 per person

Ski Holiday in Northern Finland

Ruka is one of the most popular skiing resorts in whole Finland with over 200 days of snow! The resort has 35 slopes, 22 lifts as well as 159 kilometers of cross-country skiing trails. Ruka offers great ski opportunities for everyone from complete beginners to active skiers, so it is a perfect winter destination for the whole family.

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Activities To Pursue In Lapland

There are an endless amount of activities and attractions available in Lapland, making it very popular with visitors from all over. Cities in Lapland are smaller than other European regions, but they are still bustling and have a vibrant pulse to them. Cities and towns like Tornio, Kemi and Rovaniemi of Finnish Lapland, and Kiruna and Alta and Hammerfest of Norwegian Lapland offer a chance to explore city life and culture in the region. From museums and art galleries to monuments and bistros, these cities are a great way to have a good time in the Lapland region.

The main attraction of Lapland, however, does not lie in the cities but outside them. In a nutshell, it is the nature and surroundings in Lapland that are the actual star of the show. The wilderness in Lapland forms an integral part of the surroundings, and from the lakes and rivers to the deep woods and the plains and the mountains, the region is truly nature at her best. The beauty of nature can be observed in the region through the changing faces of the seasons. As the colours and weather change through the year visitors can enjoy a host of nature-related activities in Lapland.

Summer and Autumn Activities Available In Lapland

Whether you’re visiting the Finnish Lapland region or the Norwegian Lapland region, summer and autumn are a good time to plan holidays in. Nature is in full bloom during these seasons and since it is warm and bright one can spend maximum amount of time in the great outdoors. Summers are warm and the days are bright and pleasant- making it an ideal time to head out. The autumn season is short and very vibrant in Lapland since it is the hunting season and the glorious colours of the fall season add a magical touch to the surroundings.

In the warm sunshine of the summer season swimming in the rivers and lakes and fishing expeditions are the most popular activities, whilst canoeing, river rafting and sea rafting and rowing have become popular water sports in the region. Trekking and hiking expeditions have also become very popular and both locals and tourists have taken up the sport of bicycling through the wilderness.

Winter Activities To Participate In

Winter activities to pursue in Lapland include reindeer safaris, dog sled safaris, snowboarding, cross country skiing, downhill skiing and snowmobile safaris.

The Lapland Winter Experience tour package offered by the Baltic Travel Company is a chance to explore life, culture and nature in the Lapland region like never before.


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