Christmas in Lapland: Rovaniemi and Kiruna
Six magical family days through Lapland with Santa Claus, reindeer, huskies and the Icehotel in the thick of the Arctic winter.
Description
This family itinerary takes families to Santa Claus's home. In Rovaniemi, kids meet Santa, send letters from the North Pole and cross the Arctic Circle. The husky farm lets them cuddle puppies and go on a sleigh ride. The reindeer sleigh ride carries the family through the snowy forest. Snowman World offers ice sculptures. From Rovaniemi, the family travels by train to Kiruna. The Icehotel, built of ice and snow with artistic suites, charms everyone. The reindeer sleigh ride with the Sami, the Aurora Sky station in Abisko and the snowshoeing round out the experience.
Health & safety
- Frostbite within minutes if skin is left exposed
- Dry air demands hydration
- Kids cool down faster; limit time outdoors
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrival in Rovaniemi and Santa Claus
Rovaniemi, Finland
Arrival in Rovaniemi and Santa Claus
Santa Claus Village.
Visit to Santa Claus Village
Entertainment3hCrossing of the polar circle
Culture0.5hChristmas cookie workshop
gastronomy1hChristmas dinner
gastronomy1.5hRovaniemi: reindeer and huskies
Rovaniemi, Finland
Rovaniemi: reindeer and huskies
Reindeer sledding and husky farm.
Reindeer sleigh ride
Entertainment1.5hHusky puppy farm
Entertainment2hSnowman World
Entertainment1.5hHot chocolate
gastronomy1hRovaniemi: science and preparation
Rovaniemi, Finland
Rovaniemi: science and preparation
Pilke science center and preparation for Kiruna.
Pilke Science Center
Entertainment2hGentle snowshoeing
Entertainment1.5hLappish handicraft workshop
Culture1.5hDinner and preparation
gastronomy1.5hTrip to Kiruna and the Icehotel
Kiruna, Sweden
Trip to Kiruna and the Icehotel
Train to Kiruna and a visit to the Icehotel.
Rovaniemi-Kiruna train ride
Culture5hIcehotel in Kiruna
Entertainment2hIce sculpture workshop
Entertainment1hDinner at the ice restaurant
gastronomy1.5hKiruna: reindeer and auroras in Abisko
Kiruna, Sweden
Kiruna: reindeer and auroras in Abisko
Reindeer sledding and the Aurora Sky station.
Reindeer sledding with the Sami
Entertainment2hAbisko Aurora Sky station
Nature2hSnowman building
Entertainment1hTraditional Swedish dinner
gastronomy1.5hKiruna: farewell
Kiruna, Sweden
Kiruna: farewell
One last stroll and transfer.
Stroll around Kiruna
Culture1hKiruna museum
Culture1.5hSouvenir shopping
Entertainment1hAirport transfer
Culture0.5hNew destinations and itineraries, by email
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