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!
With miles of cross-country skiing for all levels, plus a wide range of other activities, a week here is a truly unique experience.
Exclusive 3 or 5 night Farther Christmas holidays in December to stunning Finnish Lapland.
Explore the spectacular untouched scenery of Lapland. Drive your own dog-sled team, look after the huskies and let them steal your heart. Six possible chances to experience the Northern Lights, weather and activity permitting. Stay in cosy wilderness huts, lit only by candlelight and heated by wood-burning stoves.
We experience the magic of Mozart’s The Abduction from the Seraglio and Rossini’s The Barber of Seville performed 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 21 - 28 July 2019.
Enjoy peaceful snow-covered landscapes in this frozen wilderness. Experience the challenging winter activities of snow-shoeing and husky-sledding. Good chance of seeing the magical Northern Lights!
If there's one place you can really feel on top of the world, the North Pole is it
The ultimate grand tour in search of the Northern Lights! This holiday combines unique highlights of Sweden, Finland and Norway. This holiday helps you tick off experiences including the ICEHOTEL®, dog sledding, snowmobiling and exploring the wilds of Swedish, Finnish and Norwegian Lapland to search for the Northern Lights. Max group size 24 approx
Get the most out of your time in magical Lapland by trying out a range of snow-based activities.
Cloudberry Journey’s short break to the Korpikartano Wilderness hotel is ideal for Northern Lights hunting and relaxing in the rugged charm of Lapland’s remote fells.
Located deep within the taiga forest of eastern Finland, Muotka Lodge provides the perfect backdrop for a winter holiday. By day go reindeer sledging, husky sledding or snowmobiling, while by night relax beside a roaring fire before going in search of the aurora in the clear skies above. Choose from a 3, 4 or 6 night stay in this picturesque lodge.
