A family holiday in Lapland can mean very different things depending on who you’re travelling with.
For younger children, it might be all about meeting Father Christmas in a snowy wilderness. For older children and teenagers, the real magic may be husky sledding, snowmobiling, incredible Arctic accommodation and searching for the Northern Lights.
Whether you’re planning your children’s first magical trip to Lapland or an Arctic adventure for older kids and teenagers, we’ll help you find the family holiday that fits.
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Lapland isn’t only for very young children. Families can explore the Arctic together throughout the winter, with experiences ranging from husky safaris and reindeer encounters to snowmobiling, snowshoeing and Northern Lights hunts.
For older children and teenagers, a Lapland family holiday can be much more about adventure than Christmas. Stay in a glass-roofed cabin, head into the wilderness after dark in search of the Aurora Borealis, or spend your days exploring snowy forests by husky or snowmobile-pulled sleigh.
If Father Christmas is still very much part of the magic, discover our dedicated Lapland holidays with Father Christmas. For families ready for a different kind of Arctic adventure, explore our holidays for older families and teenagers.
There is far more to planning a family holiday in the Arctic than simply choosing a hotel and adding a few activities.
The ages of your children, the length and pace of the activities, travelling times, accommodation and even how late you are likely to be out searching for the Northern Lights can make a huge difference to your experience.
Our specialists know our destinations and holidays in detail, so we can help you choose an itinerary that works for your whole family rather than simply finding one that accepts children.
Depending on the holiday you choose, your family could mush a team of huskies through snowy forests, meet reindeer, explore by snowmobile, try snowshoeing or cross-country skiing and spend evenings searching the Arctic skies for the Aurora.
There are some rather special places to sleep too, from cosy wilderness lodges and family apartments to glass-roofed Aurora Cabins where you can keep watching the sky after you’ve climbed into bed.
Absolutely, but the right holiday will depend on their ages. Younger children may prefer shorter activities and the excitement of a Father Christmas experience, while older children and teenagers can usually take part in a much wider range of Arctic adventures.
There isn’t one perfect age. That’s why we separate our family holidays by the type of experience you’re looking for. Families with younger children can explore our Father Christmas holidays, while families with older children and teenagers can see our holidays for older families.
Some Aurora accommodation is ideal for families, while others have limited capacity or are better suited to couples. Our team can recommend the best options for your family size and the ages of your children.
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, so no holiday can guarantee a display. What we can do is choose destinations with strong Aurora potential and include experiences designed to give you excellent opportunities to get outside and search for them.
