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Lapland Christmas Holidays

Embark on a Lapland Christmas adventure

Lapland Christmas holiday adventures are full of unforgettable activities and breathtaking views. Stay in a luxury family cabin and watch the Northern Lights dance overhead with your family tucked into their cosy beds. From gliding across the snow on a snowmobile or a husky-drawn sled to meeting Santa himself and feeding his reindeer helpers, there is so much for a family to enjoy on a Lapland family holiday. With Not In The Guidebooks you can escape the rush of everyday life and go on a truly wild adventure at the top of the world.

Sophie Lamb talked about her recent trip with Not in the Guidebooks: “The far north of Finland is a serenely beautiful landscape of snow-blanketed forests where sleigh rides and mischievous elves make for an unforgettable experience…” Read more about it here.

Now it’s time for you to start your own Christmas Lapland Adventure.

Popular Christmas Holidays in Lapland

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  • 3 Night Family Adventure in Luosto

    3 Nights Finland
    • Private return airport transfers
    • Private family meeting with Santa
    • Husky Safari
    • Reindeer Safari

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    £3398 for a family of three*
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  • 3 Night Family Festive Ranch Adventure, Levi

    3 Nights Finland
    • Half Board Included
    • Aurora Sky View Cabins available
    • Meeting with Santa Claus
    • Includes: Snowmobile, husky safari

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    £6046 per family of 4*
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  • 3 Night Family Lapland Winter Adventure in Pyhä

    3 Nights Finland
    • Full Board
    • Reindeer Express
    • Meeting with Santa Claus
    • Snowmobiling

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    £3338 for a family of four*
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  • 3 Night Family Lapland Winter Adventure in Saariselkä

    3 Nights Finland
    • Full Board included
    • Aurora Glass igloo available
    • Meeting with Santa Claus
    • Snowmobiling

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    £3338 for a family of four*
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  • 4 Night Family Festive Ranch Adventure, Levi

    4 Nights Finland
    • Half Board Included
    • Aurora Sky View Cabins available
    • Meeting with Santa Claus
    • Includes: Reindeer sleigh, husky safari

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    £6592 per family of 4*
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  • 4 Night Family Lapland Winter Adventure in Levi

    4 Nights Finland
    • Full Board included
    • Aurora Glass igloo available
    • Meeting with Santa Claus
    • Includes reindeer sleigh

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    £4457 for a family of four*
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  • 4 Night Arctic Snow Hotel Family Adventure

    4 Nights Finland
    • Half Board Included
    • Aurora Glass igloo available
    • Husky safari and farm visit
    • E-Sledding

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    £7046 per family of 4*
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  • 4 Night Family Adventure in Luosto

    4 Nights Finland
    • Private airport Transfers
    • Meeting with Santa Claus
    • Reindeer Safari
    • Husky Safari

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    £4388 for a family of three*
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  • 3 Night Festive Adventure in Nellim for Larger Groups

    3 Nights Finland
    • Full board included
    • Accommodation options for up to 8 people
    • Meeting with Santa Claus
    • Husky safari & Meet the Reindeer

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    £6772 per family of 6*
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    The Magic of Christmas in Lapland

    The Magic of Christmas in Lapland

    Lapland, a place where the spirit of Christmas isn’t just alive for a day, but thrives all winter long. The official home of Santa and a true winter wonderland.

    Located in the Arctic Circle, every winter Lapland transforms into a real-life snow globe. The landscape is blanketed with a layer of pristine white snow, broken only by the pine trees that sparkle in the soft arctic light, this is where Christmas begins. But Lapland’s Christmas magic extends beyond Santa. The region’s indigenous Sami people add their own unique traditions to the festivities. Their colourful clothing, reindeer herding culture, and ancient stories add depth to the Christmas experience. 

    As night falls, the Northern Lights ignite the sky in a beautiful dance, while you sit, sipping hot chocolate in a cosy igloo. From husky sledding through snowy forests to warming up in traditional Finnish saunas, Christmas in Lapland offers a truly magical experience that captures the essence of the season like nowhere else on Earth.

    Where to stay on a Christmas Holiday in Lapland

    Where to stay on a Christmas Holiday in Lapland

    Wherever you stay in Lapland, there will be fun Christmas activities and adventures to fill your time with. Though, to give you some help with choosing, here is some info about our destinations. 

    Of course Rovaniemi is the ‘official home of Santa’ which means if you are looking for the most authentic Santa experience then Rovaniemi might be the best option for you. In Levi you can do all the exciting Christmas activities with the bonus of being surrounded by Ski slopes. Saariselkä and Nellim are our Northernmost destinations, so if you’re also keen to see the Northern Lights then this would be a great option. Pyhä is nestled in some very scenic woodlands, so your husky ride and other adventures will take you through some beautiful scenes.

    Things to do on a Lapland Christmas holiday

    Things to do on a Lapland Christmas holiday

    You’ve decided to visit Santa’s home but you’re wondering what to do there. Here are our favourite things to do in Lapland on a Christmas adventure.

    Without question, meeting Santa is top of the list. Whether meeting him in his grotto, in his home or in your home, it’ll be a magical experience. Remember, write a little letter about your children and hand it over to reception when you arrive so Santa can give you a truly personal experience.

    As well as Santa, you can also meet all his amazing helpers. You can visit the reindeer farm and feed them, or maybe even go on a little sleigh ride. There is also the chance to meet Santa’s elves, who’ll give you a truly magical Christmas experience.

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    As a travel life partner and B-corp we’re passionate about not only amazing experiences and travels, but sustainability and accountability. Our holidays are not for the average tourist, with thrilling adventures and exhilarating activities you’ll be Not in the Guidebooks tourist.

    With our local host partners across Finland, from the wilderness to the country’s capital, every holiday is carefully created, and curated with adventure and relaxation in mind. So, when planning your holiday, plan with Not in the Guidebooks. Message our team today!

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