Luxury Family Adventures in Lapland

Lapland is a dream come true for children and adults alike. The enchanting atmosphere of this destination makes everyone believe in the magic of Christmas.

Lapland is located in the north of Finland and is a 3-hour flight from the UK. You usually fly straight to Rovaniemi, on the Artic Circle, as soon as you land it feels like being on another planet.

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Why is Lapland lovely for a family holiday?

Lapland is beautiful and different at every time of year, but families prefer to visit around Christmas time. The range of winter activities in endless.

Families love the cosiness of Lapland resorts and the contrast with the crisp and fresh nature. Of course no trip to Lapland is complete without a visit to see the main man – Santa.

The huskies in Lapland will steal your heart, these energetic and friendly dogs really do love mushing in the snow and the reindeer, Santa’s mighty companions can be seen everywhere.

Here are some of our favourite family activities in Lapland:

• Ride a horse through snowy forests
• Sled through the wilderness drawn by friendly Huskies
• Go on a reindeer safari and learn about these loyal animals at a local farm
• Wind down in a steamy sauna, a staple of Finnish culture
• Ride a snowmobile through Lapland’s breath-taking nature
• Chase the magical glow of the northern lights
• Take some cross-country skiing lessons
• The icing on the cake is of course a private meeting with Santa himself

Lapland is very family friendly and most hotel offer rooms that are the perfect size for families. We have selected some of the hotels that are extra cosy and that offer something special for the entire family.

Frangipani’s Top Tip

Even though you might be tempted to travel as close as possible to Christmas, you might prefer to go a few weeks earlier as there will be more daylight, it might be a little less cold, there will be more availability and prices will be more affordable.

Family-friendly hotels in Lapland

Arctic Treehouse

Levi Panorama