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Lapland holidays

4.8/5

Average Customer Score
Based On 1362 Reviews

Best time to visit November - March
Capital Rovaniemi
Population 177,161
Area 100,366km²
4.8/5

Average Customer Score
Based On 1362 Reviews

Overview

Lapland tingles with the prospect of extraordinary year round holidays. Imagine winter snow holidays searching for the northern lights. Exploring by husky sled and staying in a cosy log cabin surrounded by deep snow. During summer, it’s the turn of the midnight sun. Perfect for a self-drive holiday through the pristine wilderness.

From short breaks making use of our new direct flights to in-depth road trips, we’ve packed four decades of expertise into creating trips to suit you.

Lapland sprawls across a vast mosaic of mountains, fells, forests, lakes and coastline. With no definitive border, it covers the northern areas of Sweden, Finland, Norway and part of Russia’s Kola Peninsula. The indigenous Sami people, numbering around 60,000, inhabit the region. Reindeer herding remains entwined in their culture. The Sami calendar recognises eight seasons a year reflecting the ever-changing patterns of nature.

Eric in Norway Time to escape from everyday life? If peace and quiet's your jam, head to Lapland where the silence is like no other. Take a hike in the midnight sun, and just stop, listen and take it in. It's a beautiful thing.

Lapland trip ideas

Explore a sample of the unforgettable holidays we can create – each one a starting point for your own adventure. Speak to our travel specialists and we’ll craft a journey that’s uniquely yours.

 

Lapland regions

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Finnish Lapland

Vast wilderness makes this a magical destination all year round, whether you’re hunting the aurora or basking in the midnight sun.

Northern Norway

Home to the Sami people, in summer Northern Norway is the land of the midnight dun – and in winter, the northern lights provide a magnetic lure to places like Tromso.

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Swedish Lapland

Aurora watching, husky sledding, snowmobiling, cool places to stay and pristine landscapes… discover a thrilling winter wonderland.

Things to do in Lapland

Lapland is a region of great natural beauty with an allure all of its own, whether you visit in summer or winter. Here are our top 10 recommended experiences in Lapland.

Planning a trip to Lapland

Lapland’s prime position in the auroral oval means it’s one of the top places to see the aurora borealis during the winter months. Our northern lights holidays take you to the very best properties, many of which go the extra mile to boost your chances of a sighting.

Stay in original accommodation including tree houses, log cabins and wilderness resorts. Or choose the cool of the world-famous Icehotel. Lapland’s snow-clad forests and frozen lakes provide the perfect setting for thrilling activities such as snowmobiling. And when you’re not mushing huskies or strapping on snowshoes, there’s always time for an indulgent sauna.

Perhaps you’d like to take your children on a magical break to a true winter wonderland to meet Santa. Our Santa holidays include quality accommodation and a wide choice of activities. How about a Lapland February half term adventure? Sled and snowmobile your way through the winter school holidays.

In summer, the rich landscape transforms into fast-flowing rivers, sparkling lakes and aromatic pine forests and wild flowers bloom under the midnight sun.