Whether you call him Father Christmas, Santa Claus, Kris Kringle or Saint Nicholas, the magic of Santa Claus is one of the most special parts of childhood. And what could be more exciting than taking a family vacation to the North Pole. Here you can meet the real Santa Claus in Lapland, Finland.
Accommodation at Santa Claus Village
If you decide to stay at the village the cottages are only a quick two minute walk to the attractions and Santa Claus. There is a free airport shuttle right to your cabin door and the service during our stay was always excellent.
Each cottage is decorated with some christmas cheer ( even when we visited in September) .With a christmas tree on the verandah and advent candles glowing in the windows.
A buffet breakfast is included with your stay. Each cottage also has its own sauna ( if you stay in Finland for any length of time you will know Finns love their saunas).
During busy times accommodation can book up fast so make sure you book well ahead.
Although the real Santa may be the big draw card there are lots more fun and exciting family activities in Finland. Experiences vary from season to season but no matter when you visit you will be left with lots of amazing family memories.
Taking a ride on a husky sledge
One of the family tours we did during our stay was a Husky ride at Huskypoint. There may have not been snow but rushing through the wildflowers was still exciting. Hearing over 280 dogs howling with excitement when they knew a team was getting harnessed up for a ride was just as magic.
Chase the Northern Lights
With the Aurora Borealis appearing around 150 nights of the year in Finnish Lapland you may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of these beautiful lights dancing across the night sky.
Finland left a big impression on every member of our family. It is the kind of destination which leaves a little bit of magic in your heart that you will treasure long after your children have grown up.