A Finland snow holiday is your chance to explore a true winter wonderland and Europe’s last wilderness. Three quarters of Finland’s land is filled with forest, seas and lakes are frozen over, and in the wild north, reindeer outnumber people. This is a country that invites you to get off the grid. Home to Santa Claus and the fabled Northern Lights, Lapland is magical for children and adults alike, plus there is some seriously romantic accommodation options (think a glass igloo in the middle of nowhere) if you’re planning a romantic escape for two. Even though snow is a guarantee, there’s no need to worry about keeping warm; there are two million saunas in Finland – pretty impressive for a population of just five million!

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Published on 5th March 2017

Our Finland experts are on hand to make sure your Finland snow holiday is one to remember. We’ll tailor the trip to make sure it’s perfect for you, but here are just a few of the adventures you might have during your Finland snow holidays:


Warm up in a wood-fired sauna

No Finland snow holiday would be complete without experiencing this classic Nordic spa tradition: the sauna. If you’re feeling brave, dip in a cold plunge pool or just roll around in the snow before you get in the sauna; the sudden temperature change is said to boost your immune system.


Hunt for the Northern Lights

Finland snow holidays are the perfect opportunity to hunt for the fabled Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis. Lapland plays host to the Northern Lights an impressive 200 nights a year and when they make an appearance, a bell is rung in the central town of Luosto. Other popular bases include remote Utsjoki in the far north and Kilpisjärvi in the west.


Catch your own dinner under the ice

Try ice fishing for something a bit different. Your expert guide will find the perfect spot and drill down through the ice to uncover the fish below. If you manage to catch one, you can cook it up for a well-deserved dinner.

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