Capture the Christmas spirit with a sojourn to the picturesque wilds of northern Finland, the home of Santa Claus!
Lapland, Finland's northernmost region is a uniquely beautiful place, a snow-carpeted winter wonderland punctuated by scenic evergreen forests, frozen glacial lakes, and charming nordic towns. At its heart, straddling the arctic circle is Santa's Village the perfect destination for a fun-filled family break, a festive, fairy-tale hamlet home to reindeers, Christmas elves, and of course, Santa himself!
Finnair offers direct flights from London to Rovaniemi.
Yes if the conditions are good, from mid-August until early April Lapland is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights.
Although Santa's Village is open all year round, the best time to visit is during November and December when the annual festivities take place.