There are some childhood moments you know you’ll only get once.
Following snowy tracks through a Lapland forest. Travelling by reindeer sleigh. Warming up beside a fire after playing in the snow. And, somewhere in the wilderness, finding Father Christmas waiting to meet them.
Our Lapland Father Christmas holidays are designed to make the most of those years when the magic is completely real. But this is more than a visit to Santa. It’s a family adventure filled with huskies, reindeer, deep snow, cosy cabins and a really good chance of seeing the Northern Lights dancing overhead.
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For younger children, the search for Father Christmas might be the core motivation for a trip to Lapland.
For the rest of the family, what happens around it is just as memorable.
Racing through snowy forests pulled by a team of huskies. Meeting reindeer and learning about them from the local people who care for them. Having real snowball fights and going sledging through fresh snow. Exploring frozen landscapes together and returning to somewhere warm and welcoming at the end of the day.
Depending on the holiday you choose, you could even sleep beneath the Arctic sky in a glass-roofed Aurora Cabin.
And then comes the moment they’ve been waiting for: the journey to find Father Christmas himself. We create holidays where this magical meeting forms part of the whole genuine Lapland experience, unhurried, uncommercialised, and only at handpicked experiences we would (and do!) trust enough to share with our own children.
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There isn’t one perfect Santa holiday for every family.
Some parents want to pack as much Lapland adventure as possible into a few days. Some want a slower pace for very young children. Some dream of an Aurora Cabin, while others know that huskies, animals or playing in the snow will be the biggest hit. That’s why we offer different ways to experience Father Christmas in Finnish Lapland.
Santa, huskies, reindeer and classic Arctic activities in one complete family break.
A shorter Lapland break with plenty of Christmas magic, plus the chance to stay in a glass-roofed Aurora Cabin beneath the Arctic sky.
Meet Father Christmas, enjoy classic winter activities and discover Arctic wildlife in one of Finnish Lapland’s most distinctive family destinations.
A peaceful Lapland setting with Santa, huskies and snowy adventures, plus a choice of regional UK flight options into Rovaniemi.
A more secluded Father Christmas holiday surrounded by snowy forests, with cosy accommodation and plenty of space to enjoy Lapland away from the crowds.
Combine a magical Santa experience with one of Lapland’s best-known winter destinations, with plenty of Arctic activities and family fun beyond the Christmas experience.
A trip like this matters.
You may only have a handful of Christmases when your children are exactly the right age to believe every footprint in the snow might belong to an elf. And a Lapland holiday is a significant investment. So choosing which holiday to book matters too.
We know every family is different
A brilliant trip for a four-year-old can look very different from one for children of eight and ten. Our specialists help match the pace, activities, accommodation and Santa experience to your family.
We specialise in the Arctic
Lapland isn’t one destination to us. We know the resorts, accommodation and experiences that make each holiday different.
The whole holiday matters
Father Christmas may be the headline, but huskies, reindeer, deep snow, cabins and time together are often what families remember just as vividly.
We’ll help with the practical bits
Cold weather, clothing, flight options, activity suitability, cabins and sleeping arrangements — our team can talk you through it.
Meeting Father Christmas may be the headline, but for many families it’s everything around it that becomes just as memorable. Racing through the forest behind a team of huskies, travelling by reindeer sleigh, playing in deep, proper snow and simply spending time together in a landscape that feels completely unlike home. These are full Lapland holidays, with Christmas magic woven into a much bigger Arctic adventure.
A cosy log cabin can become part of the experience in its own right, while Aurora Cabins, glass igloos and other unusual Arctic accommodation give you the chance to fall asleep beneath the northern sky. And if the conditions are right, you may even see the Northern Lights during your stay — an unforgettable extra for children and adults alike.
Planning a family trip to the Arctic tends to produce a lot of questions.
How cold will it be? What should the children wear? Which airport do you need? Which activities are suitable for their ages? And which of all those Lapland holidays is actually right for your family? You can spend weeks piecing everything together yourself.
You don’t need to become an expert in Lapland before you book it.
Our holidays bring together the main elements of your Arctic experience, with inclusions clearly detailed on every itinerary. Our specialists know the destinations first-hand and can help you compare the options before you book.
That human reassurance matters. In our own customer research, customer service, reputation and reviews, holiday choice and specialist expertise were the strongest reasons people gave for booking with The Aurora Zone.
You can meet our team, read our customer reviews or find out more about why book with The Aurora Zone.
And if you would simply rather talk it through, call us on 01670 785012.
For families travelling primarily to meet Father Christmas, the younger primary-school years can be particularly special because children are old enough to take part in the snowy activities while the Christmas magic is still very real.
But every child is different.
If you’re travelling with very young children, siblings of different ages or a wider family group, talk to us. We can help you choose an itinerary and accommodation that suit everyone rather than simply looking at the age on the booking form.
Yes, many are specifically designed with families and younger children in mind. We tend to recommend waiting until around 3 or 4 years old. This age can be particularly special because children are old enough to take part in the snowy activities while the Christmas magic is still very real. That said, every child is different, our team are here to help you decide when is the right time for you to take this magical trip.
Thermal outerwear is provided for many of the outdoor activities and itineraries are designed around Arctic conditions. Individual activity age restrictions can vary, however, so we’ll always help you check the details for the holiday you’re considering.
Absolutely, although cabin sizes and layouts vary considerably.
Some are most comfortable for families with smaller children, while other properties offer larger accommodation suitable for bigger families.
If waking up beneath a glass roof is one of your priorities, tell us the ages of your children and we’ll point you towards the options that work best.
You can also explore our family-friendly glass-roofed accommodation.
The format of the Father Christmas experience differs between holidays, and this is exactly the sort of detail worth comparing before you choose.
Take a look at the itinerary of the individual holiday you’re considering or speak to our team and we’ll explain how the experience works.
It is possible to arrange a Lapland holiday independently, but there can be a lot to coordinate: flights, transfers, accommodation, winter clothing and individual Arctic activities, and if anything goes awry, then you are very much on your own.
An Aurora Zone package takes all the stress out of the planning, all the hassle out of the booking, and all the anxiety away from the travel. We sort out all the details, so you don’t have to think about anything other than getting excited. You will have our expert team on hand to help to deal with anything that doesn’t go exactly to plan either before or during your holiday and you will have the security of our financial protection – so for such a special trip like this, it is definitely worth having experts looking after you!
If you are still deciding which route is right for you, read more about why book with The Aurora Zone.
