Winter holidays are best spent in Lapland
What makes Lapland so attractive to tourists that hundreds of thousands of travelers decide to head to this northern region every year? There are several good reasons for this.
Ski slopes
First, people come here to ski on the slopes. Unlike other famous European resorts, Lapland has significantly fewer tourists and is less noisy. The variety of existing slopes is also impressive – you can find a slope suitable for both a child and an experienced athlete. Moreover, there are simple training jumps in snow parks for beginners. That is why ski tours to the northernmost province of Finland are popular among winter holiday enthusiasts.
Reindeer farms
Lapland is called the land of reindeer. These animals can often be encountered in the wild in the province's forests. But if you want to see the most important animals of Lapland, it is best to visit a reindeer farm. There you can take photos and feed the animals. But the main reason to visit such a farm is a reindeer sleigh ride. You have the opportunity to drive the sleigh yourself. The obedient animals remember the route and will never stray from it.
Santa Claus Village
Santa's village is located in this province. His office with a workplace is also there, where he sorts mail and receives guests. In the village, you can also write a letter or buy a souvenir that will later be sent to family and friends.
On the premises, there is an exhibition whose exhibits interestingly tell visitors about Christmas traditions and celebration features. You can also spend the night in an ice hotel, though the temperature there is about 2-3 degrees below zero.
Children will be delighted by a magical journey into the elf cave. In the cave, you can visit the elf school. Everyone interested will be told about magic and given diplomas, and in the confectionery, you can learn to make the famous Christmas gingerbread cookies.
Northern Lights
The most important event worth coming to this fairytale country for is the Northern Lights. Here almost all year round (except summer) you can see them almost every second cloudless night. Lapland is an ideal place for observation, as city lights, unlike other northern regions, do not drown out the beauty of the northern show.
In general, visiting Lapland is an opportunity to immerse yourself in a kind fairy tale that will definitely leave visitors with only pleasant and warm memories.