Holidays to see Santa in Lapland in non-commercial areas are in high demand - BOOK EARLY for December!  We do not like to book the commercial, large resorts and prefer to offer our clients a wilderness experience, packed full of winter activities with an authentic Santa visit in the forest. 

Lapland Santa Holidays

Take your children to the magical wintry wonderland of authentic Lapland in December.  There you will find Santa in his home in the pine forests! A land of cosy log cabins, unspoilt snowy wilderness, reindeer and dog sleds.  Spend a short break or long weekend deep inside the Arctic Circle and let the magic of this wonderful Christmas holiday surround you! 

Far from the mass market winter resorts and commercial hotels.  This is true Lapland on the edge of a massive wilderness area, full of legends and magic, where Father Christmas chose to make his home...

Santa, Lapland

Here are just some suggested locations for your Santa in Lapland holiday

Nellim Wilderness Lodge

Nellim is owned and run by a Lapland family.  The cosy hotel consists of 3 buildings with hotel rooms, apartments and log cabins.  An added bonus is its position on the shores of Lake Inari and is a great location to see the Northern Lights!  A small hotel with no TVs, it's great for getting away from it all!  For the dog sledding your children will go with the guides around the lake and the adults can go off on longer husky rides. In addition there is a fantastic toboggan run at Nellim as well as free snow shoes and cross country skiing facilities. In short, Nellim has a very relaxed atmosphere and the guides are very happy to spend time with each family and accommodate any special requests wherever possible.

Wilderness Hotel, Nellim, Finland

Harriniva Wilderness Lodge 

Harriniva sits on the frozen Muonio River which marks the border between Finnish and Swedish Lapland.  Above all, the Santa's log cabin at Harriniva is magical!  In addition it is home to the largest husky kennels in Lapland and on a ride, the guide takes the children while adults drive their own snowmobiles.  Likewise, for the dogsledding the children go with the guides.   Furthermore, 20 minutes away is the Torasieppi Reindeer farm.

Santa's Forest Cabin, Harriniva

Huskies, Harriniva

Muotka

Muotka’s surroundings are a snow-covered playground for families.  It is deep in the Taiga Forest in North East Lapland ideal for seeing the Northern Lights.  Here you and your family can chose from many activities.  For example dog sledding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and reindeer safaris.  The hotel’s homely rooms and cabins provide instant relaxation upon your return from the day's activities.

Riverside Log Cabin Muotka

Jeris 

The location of Jeris is a winter wonderland.  For example the main restaurant gently slopes to a lakeside spa pool and sauna. In front of the spa pool is the lake which freezes over in the winter months, creating a field of snow surrounded by snowy forests.   Jeris provides a peaceful and tranquil retreat.  The accommodation is in a winter cottage that sleeps up to 6 .

Panorama over Jeris, Lapland

Aurora over sauna, Jeris

Torassieppi

Torassieppi is situated in the heart of Finnish Lapland.  Here you can choose from a range of activities including dog sledding, fat biking and Northern Lights hunting to make the most of this pristine wilderness location.  In addition the Reindeer Farm is situated here.

During the winter months, the nearby Torassieppi Winter Village is carved out of snow.  You may also choose to add a night of Arctic glamping in one of the Aurora Domes, which are only a short walk away from the main building.

Tontuu Cottage, Torassieppi

Reindeer Lapland

Luxury Santa Holidays 

If you are looking for a multi generation Christmas celebration, have a trip of a lifetime with us!  We can offer you luxury accommodation in the Lapland wilderness at Arctic Treehouse Hotel or a Luxury chalet at Levi Spirit with a private chef. 

Other locations have large multi bedroom log cabins where meals can be taken in your accommodation. So ask us to tailor make your own magical Christmas holiday to Lapland! 

Arctic Tree House, Finland

Arctic Tree House, Finland

The Sami People

The Sami people have long believed in elves, Santa's helpers in the run up to his busy Christmas travels.  Elves sometimes whisper to the reindeer who will hear about where to find Santa. Most importantly, the reindeer will be your guides in your search for Santa in the forests of Lapland!  

Reindeer Lapland

Northern Lights Holidays

The Northern Lights are frequently seen in Lapland in this region of clear lakes, rivers and huge forests.  There are lots of other winter activity holidays in this area, take a look at what else Finland has to offer.

Aurora Harriniva, Lapland

Northern Lights at Nellim

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