Lapland Tourist Information

Lapland is not actually a country in itself, but is in fact made up of regions in Northern Finland, Sweden and Norway, above the Arctic Circle. Lapland is traditionally the home of nomadic reindeer herders and of course Lapland's most famous resident - Santa Claus!

Weather in December
Lapland only has an average of 5 hours of daylight a day in December, known as "grey light" - this is generally between 10am and 3pm - The rest of the time is like night time. You might find it useful to pack a torch!

Temperatures can vary from fairly warm days just above freezing, to -40C at night! The cold, however, tends to be crisp and clean, not damp, as you would generally find in the UK.
Daily max. temp +12°C
Daily min. temp -40°C

Language: Finnish
Currency: Euro however English pounds are widely accepted.
Time Difference:+2 hours
Finland Independence Day on 6th December
Finnish Tourist Board: 0207 365 2512
Flight times from the UK: to Rovaniemi take about 3 hours; to Kittila take about 2 and a half hours.

Guests should take a ski suit and a selection of warm clothing to layer underneath. Don't forget to bring hats, gloves and scarves for extra warmth.

Can I dress up in a Christmas theme?
Yes – we encourage all visitors (young and old) to get into the festive spirit!

Snowmobile driving is only available for adults and a full UK driving licence is required. Children of 10 and above can ride on a snowmobile when accompanied by an authorised adult. Snowmobiling is not suitable for children under 3 years.

We do not recommend any of these Lapland trips for children under three years of age. This is due to the cold environment and to the physical nature of some of the activities on offer.

Click here for our quick glance guide comparing all our trips.