Traveling to Lapland in winter
Experience a fully catered holiday in Lapland in winter with Trekking Trails Travels and discover the Northern Lights and fascinating nature
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Lapland in winter, our travel offer
Scroll further down for our complete range of winter trips to Lapland or click on the choices shown below to go directly to the overview of winter trips of 4 days, 5 or 6 days or 8 days.
You can also select based on a stay in a stylish holiday home, a cozy lodge/hotel-like stay or a special stay in a glass igloo, where you can see the northern lights from your bed.
You can also immediately get an overview of all our adventurous multi-day husky tours, multi-day snowmobile tours and trips that cover the Northern Lights in even more detail. Whichever trip to Lapland you choose, you always have a good chance of seeing the Northern Lights.
Finally, you can now make a completely non-binding advance booking for a trip to Lapland for the winter of 2024/2025 if you cannot travel to Lapland next winter.
We hope you enjoy viewing our extensive range of winter trips to Lapland and please feel free to contact us if you have any questions, require more advice or have specific travel wishes.
Travel to winter in Lapland for 4 days
Travel to winter in Lapland for 5 to 6 Days
Frequently asked questions about traveling Lapland in winter
Lapland offers enchanting winter landscapes with snow-covered forests, the Northern Lights and unique winter activities.
The winter months, especially from mid-December to mid-April, are ideal for winter adventures, including husky safaris, snowmobile safaris and snowshoeing. The best period to see the Northern Lights in Lapland is from the end of August to the beginning of April.
Popular activities to do in Lapland winter include husky rides, reindeer safaris, snowmobile tours, ice fishing, sauna and of course spotting the Northern Lights. More and more travelers travel to Lapland in winter for the skiing and delicious, pure food. In addition, the warm hospitality and excellent quality of the accommodation addresses are appreciated. The opportunity to spend the night in unique Northern Lights accommodations is also a reason for many travelers to choose a winter trip to Lapland. There are no skating rinks maintained in Lapland in winter.
The weather can be very cold, with temperatures dropping well below freezing. Prepare for winter conditions.
Yes, the roads in Lapland are normally good to drive in winter. The roads are kept free of snow as much as possible. So you can safely drive around with a rental car. You ride on tires with studs that give you maximum grip. So no hassle with snow chains. We at Trekking Trails Travels believe that driving in winter is an experience in itself and it gives you the opportunity to discover part of the area yourself, quickly drive to the ski slopes or drive to the supermarket or a restaurant if you are staying in a holiday home . So you enjoy maximum freedom if you have a rental car during your winter trip in Lapland.
The chance of seeing the Northern Lights in Lapland is high, especially on clear, dark nights, mainly between September and April. However, the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed. The Northern Lights can be predicted somewhat. When you book a winter trip to Lapland with Trekking Trails Travels you get access to a Northern Lights app. There are several accommodation addresses that have a so-called Northern Lights alarm. You can then be woken up or notified when the Northern Lights dance in the sky.
The same sockets are used in Lapland as in the rest of Europe. So you don’t need a special adapter.
A set of winter clothing is always included during your trip to Lapland. This set consists of a thermal overall, gloves/mittens and winter boots. Wear several warm layers and (thermal) gloves/mittens and a hat during your winter trip in Lapland. For more information about how to dress during your winter trip in Lapland, please refer to the clothing advice page .
Be prepared for shorter days (particularly in November, December and January) and cold weather conditions.
Both are possible. The roads in Lapland are normally good to drive in winter. The roads are kept free of snow as much as possible. So you can safely drive around with a rental car. You ride on tires with studs that give you maximum grip. So no hassle with snow chains. We at Trekking Trails Travels believe that driving in winter is an experience in itself and it gives you the opportunity to discover part of the area yourself, quickly drive to the ski slopes or drive to the supermarket or a restaurant if you are staying in a holiday home . So you enjoy maximum freedom if you have a rental car during your winter trip in Lapland.
Yes, the tap water in Lapland is of excellent quality and therefore not drinkable. Many residences have their own well and drinking water in Lapland is subject to strict requirements.
Check the current regulations. You may import alcoholic drinks from another EU country. Persons aged 20 years and over may enter the following (persons over 18 years may only bring alcoholic drinks with a maximum of 22% ABV):
1 liter of spirits with more than 22%, or 2 liters of spirits or aperitifs made from wine or similar drinks with less than 22%, or sparkling wine or liqueur wine or a proportionate mix of these products and in addition 4 liters of still wine and 16 liters of beer. The following tobacco products may be taken with each person aged 17 years and older: 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco, a proportional mix of these products. If you take medication, please bring your European Medical Passport. If you take medicines that fall under the Opium Act, you must have a (English) medical certificate. You can travel with a valid European ID or valid passport.
Enjoy local dishes such as reindeer meat, freshly caught fish and traditional Finnish dishes with seasonal ingredients. At many restaurants, nature is served on your plate. There are sufficient alternatives for people with food allergies and intolerances (such as gluten). There are also plenty of alternatives for vegetarians and vegans. Lunch often consists of a nutritious soup.
Of course! The sauna is the common thread in the lives of the inhabitants of Lapland. If you spend the night in a holiday home , there is always at least one sauna available. Some holiday homes even have multiple saunas. If you spend the night in a lodge/hotel-like accommodation, there is always a general sauna available there. You can book this sauna for free or for a fee. This varies per residence address. Some rooms/suites are equipped with a private sauna.
There is shorter daylight in Lapland than here, especially from October to January. Take advantage of the daylight, many activities are planned during the day and enjoy the Northern Lights and the twinkling starry sky when it is dark. A snowmobile safari in the dark is also an experience in itself!
Yes, credit cards are often accepted in Lapland and you can pay by card almost everywhere. If you want to bring some cash, you do not need to exchange money because in Lapland the Euro is used as legal tender.
We at Trekking Trails Travels strongly recommend doing this. The number of guides and material is not unlimited. This way you are assured of participation. and you will not be disappointed on site.
There are no special health risks, but make sure you have good travel insurance.
Yes, there are several ski areas in Lapland where the snow on the slopes is of top quality. You can rent excellent ski equipment there. The slopes are generally shorter than in the traditional ski areas in the Alpine countries. It is generally a lot quieter on the slopes in Lapland than in the Alpine countries.