Lapland holidays: Experience a winter holiday   to Lapland
...Sweden, Finland & Norway

Imagine a holiday spent exploring a winter wonderland filled with snow-covered trees, go walking amidst sparkling scenery, hear the powdery snow crunch underfoot then you'd be welcome to Discover the World's exciting range of holidays in Lapland. Our winter adventures include holidays to Sweden, Finland or Norway. You can find out more about Lapland here.

Our Lapland winter holidays cover the period between October and April and with our skiing holidays in Swedish Lapland extending right into June, most of our winter breaks offer good chances of seeing the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). Lapland also provides a magical setting for a getting married and we have an extensive weddings dossier.

A holiday in Lapland will bring out the child in everyone and for a holiday with a difference, try 'sleeping on ice' in an ice igloo or log cabin and we are the leading UK experts in holidays to the Icehotel® in Sweden. If you love city breaks, you can also stop off in one of the exciting capitals of Stockholm, Helsinki or Oslo, to add some extra culture and city life to your holiday.

Swedish Lapland holidays

Our exclusive SAS charter flight takes just 3½ hours flying direct from London to Kiruna, has now brought the famous Icehotel® in Swedish Lapland even closer - ideal for a short break. Open from December though to April each year, enjoy a snow room or stunning ice suite, each uniquely designed by local artists. During the day you can simply relax or take part in a number of exciting activities including snowmobiling, husky sledging, ice driving, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, downhill skiing, ice carving and more!

	Holidays to the Icehotel® Get-away on 3 or 4 night break to the famous Icehotel in Swedish Lapland. Experience a stunning snow room or ice suite and enjoy excursions galore during the day. You can also combine a visit to the Icehotel with other adventures, such as skiing, an orca safari or on a husky dog sledding adventure or a visit to Stockholm. We have special departures over Christmas and New Year and with its own ice chapel, the Icehotel also makes an extra special location for weddings. Find an Icehotel holiday »
	Sami Experience Enjoy a 3 night winter escape to Kiruna and gain a fascinating insight into the life and culture of the Sami, the indigenous peoples of Lapland. Stay in a cosy Sami Lavvu for an extra special night! Find out about our Sami Experience in Swedish Lapland »
	Skiing in Lapland As international ski resorts go, Riksgransen and Bjorkliden in Swedish Lapland are relatively well kept secrets. Nestled amidst spectacular scenery the resorts are fairly petite and unassuming but what they can boast, apart from being the most northerly ski resorts in the world, is lots and lots of snow – Bjorkliden until mid May and in the case of Riksgransen, until late June! Find a skiing holiday in Lapland »

Finnish Lapland holidays

Experience the vast and breathtaking scenery of Finnish Lapland in the winter season, the perfect location for a short break, a surprise getaway, romantic escape or a family treat. WIth a wide range of accommodation options, everyone will find something to suit - be it a cosy timbered cabin, a family-run hotel, a full facility spa hotel, an ice room or unforgettable glass igloo for watching the northern lights.

During the day experience an exhilarating range of snow based activities such as ice-driving, cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing or snowmobiling. The best snow conditions are usually from January to April. For the less energetic, take a husky sledge or reindeer safari, even learn to drive your own team of husky dogs or perhaps try your hand at ice fishing. Finally relax and unwind in a traditional Finnish sauna or settle beside an open log fire.

	Kakslauttanen Cabins & Igloos One of our most popular short breaks in Finnish Lapland is based at the Kakslauttanen Holiday Village deep in the Finnish countryside amidst tranquil, snow-cloaked forests. Stay in a beautiful log cabin set amongst the trees and relax in your very own sauna or snuggle up in a glass igloo and watch the stars and hopefully the Northern lights too! Find out more about a holiday in Kakslauttanen »
	Lainio Snow Village The stunning fell area of Yllas (pronounced ‘ool-las’) lies above the Arctic Circle close to the Swedish border. Here you’ll find the charming Lainio Snow Village with its quaint collection of log cabins, the superb spa hotel Yllas Saaga and the longest downhill ski runs in Finland – what more could you wish for! Find out more about a holiday to Lainio Snow village »
	Pure Lapland This short winter break puts you in touch with what makes this part of the world so special and you can make your trip as busy or relaxing as you wish. A choice of spa hotel or log cabin, plus a wealth of activities, or wide open spaces in which to kick back and relax. This trip has a broad appeal and will also suit those looking for a wedding and honeymoon venue. Find out more about our Pure Lapland holiday »

Norwegian Lapland holidays

Norwegian Lapland, or Finnmark as it is also known, covers more than 48,000 square kilometres of wild and wonderful nature on the same latitude as Siberia, Greenland and Alaska. It is a land of huge contrasts with a diverse and breathtaking landscape, from a rugged, fjord-indented coastline to miles upon miles of peaceful plains.

	Icehotel & Orca Safari This 4 night escorted two-centre trip combines a wildlife experience amidst breathtaking scenery on Norway’s stunning coastline with a stay at the Swedish Icehotel®. Find out about our Icehotel & Orca Safari holiday »
	The Great Nordic Odyssey (11 nights) Take an epic journey through the heart of Norway and Sweden, travelling by plane, train and on board the famous coastal steamer... Find out about our Great Nordic Odyssey holiday »

To be inspired by all of our range of winter holidays to Lapland visit our website below or call our expert team on 01737 218 800.

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