Top 5 Attractions Which Make Lapland One of the Best Winter Destinations

Christmas is here and it’s that time of the year when you let your hair down and paint the town red. Now there are umpteen numbers of destinations you can fly down to for Christmas, but there’s this one location which you shouldn’t let go of during this time of the year. For it is Lapland. Winter Trips to Lapland are always exciting. This place has various attractions which makes it all the more coveted during winters. Book your tickets for Lapland as soon as possible.  Till then here’s a list of five attractions which makes winter trips to Lapland all the more special.

Northern Lights:

Fireworks are a treat to watch but have you ever seen the celestial ones? Confusing isn’t it? Well, the northern lights or aurora borealis are no less. If natural factors are in place, you will be able to see Northern Lights in Lapland. These gorgeous lights in the sky are breathtaking and one can never have enough of it. They are visible between the month of October and March.

Hit the Arctic way:

Want to do something adventurous this winter? How about dog sledging? This Arctic destination offers you an ample amount of opportunities for the aforementioned adventure sport. In fact, you can learn it from the experts and make the most of it. Besides, if you want to up your adventure game, go for an Arctic swim while you are aboard the Sampo icebreaker ship. So if adventure is your ball game, do not miss out on Lapland this winter.

Usher in Christmas, the Lapland way:

Lapland also gives you an opportunity to meet your favourite childhood hero, Santa Claus. Yes, you read that right. The Santa Claus Village situated in Rovaniemi is called the official abode of Santa Claus. So if you have ever dreamed of meeting Santa Claus, fly down to Lapland. Santa might have special gift up his sleeves.

Sami reindeer farm:

With Santa comes Rudolph the red nose reindeer. And much like Santa, you will get to meet reindeer in Lapland as well. Do visit Sami reindeer farm, it will not only give you an opportunity to meet reindeer but also give you a closer look of reindeer herding. If you are lucky enough, you might also get to feed reindeer, ride in a reindeer sleigh, as Santa did.

Ice hotel:

Have you ever been to an ice hotel? Ice hotel sounds strange, isn’t it? Well, Lapland hosts a whole variety of ice hotels. Spend a night inside a frozen room with your gang this winter. Do not freak out. Ice or snow hotels aren’t as cold as you think. Guests are given thermal sleeping bags to keep them warm. However, in order to be on the safer side you should wear plenty of warm inner- wears. Also after a good morning’s sleep, you can go for a sauna bath. So, this time around if you visit Lapland, do make your way to an ice hotel for some different set of experiences.