Finland is often overshadowed by its high-profile Nordic neighbours, but from its Arctic north to wood-strewn Baltic shores, Europe's seventh-largest country offers tranquil archipelagos ripe for kayaking, snowy winter landscapes perfect for cross-country skiing or snow-shoeing, 188,000 wood-fringed lakes for summer lounging and the unique Sami enclave of Lapland (purported home of Father Christmas!)
Finland is great for city slickers too: Its boulevard-laced coastal capital Helsinki is arguably the world's most design-infused city, from glorious architecture to a vast array of new and second-hand design shops. But there are lesser-known gems too; Turku was the beautiful former capital for centuries, while Tampere is like a hip 'Manchester of the North'.
The Finns are distinctive too. Outwardly quiet but great fun underneath, sharing a drink in a cool bar or warm conversation in one of the two million saunas – blissful steaming then a cooling dip. A perfect balance!
We experience the magic of two festival performances in a Finnish mediaeval castle set in a lake, travel through silver birch forest for chamber music concerts at Kuhmo on the Russian border and enjoy exploring the attractive capital Helsinki on a guided tour running 14 - 21 July 2023.
This really is it, the ultimate Northern Lights grand tour! Combining unique highlights of Sweden, Finland and Norway, this 7-night holiday allows you to tick off a huge array of bucket-list experiences. A night at the ICEHOTEL®, dog sledding, snowmobiling, and searching for the Northern Lights in unforgettable locations.
Stay at the Arctic SnowHotel and Glass Igloos, Rovaniemi, Finland
Prices from £1,090pp. Includes return flights, transfers and 3 nights bed & breakfast accommodation.
Muotka is one of our most scenic locations, tucked away in the fells and forests; this remote, welcoming hotel offers a true escape for you. The balanced itinerary showcases some of the best scenery and experiences in Lapland and offers exceptional Northern Lights viewing potential throughout the evening excurisions.
Huskies, snowmobiles, sleigh rides and the Northern Lights - what more could you possibly ask for from a winter break? This week-long itinerary includes everything you could wish for from a winter activity holiday and is set on the idyllic shores of Lake Inari, in an exquisite, adults-only boutique hotel in Nangu, Finnish Lapland.
This action-packed, week-long holiday at Nellim is a perennial bestseller and with good reason. If you want to maximise your chances of seeing the Northern Lights, whilst ensuring you try out as many daytime activities as possible, then this is the holiday for you.
Book early for this unbeatable Arctic experience as musher of your own dog sled. Drive huskies through the wilderness of Pallas-Ylläs National Park in North West Lapland in small groups of one to seven (with no single supplements for solo travellers). A full-on week and an unforgettable experience!
The Winter Adventure offers incredible highlights including an exclusive night on a husky safari staying in a wilderness cabin. There is also a real sense of adventure in the air at your welcoming hotel. After a day of activities, the saunas await and dinner provides the ideal chance to catch up with fellow adventurers.
Nellim is located in the heart of the Aurora Zone, giving your family an excellent chance of viewing the Northern Lights. There are also lots of activities, such as cross country skiing, dog sledding, snowmobiling and snowshoeing, that will give you a feel of the local lifestyle in Lapland. Children from £2090 (8-14yrs).
Menesjärvi is located deep in the Aurora Zone and provides a wonderful chance of catching the Northern Lights. By the end of the week, you will have travelled by showshoes, dog sled, kick sled, cross-country skis, and a snowmobile-pulled sleigh. With all of this, your holiday is sure to be one you never forget! Children from £1745 (7-11yrs)
