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Lapland: Luxurious Dog Sledding, Snow Mobiles and Aurora Borealis Experience

Walter SchaererBy Walter SchaererFebruary 9, 201224 Mins Read
Snow mobile excursion in Lapland
Snow mobile excursion in Lapland
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When snow falls and stays for a while, we call it a winter wonderland. It usually brings with it enormous inconvenience (if you live in Britain), but it’s okay because everything looks nice.

There is a place in the world where winter really is a wonderland and a large amount of snow is not inconvenient. It’s also where Santa Claus comes from. It’s Lapland.

Walter making fire in Finnish chalet in Lapland.

If you’re considering a luxury winter break, but don’t want to head to the traditional ski resorts, Lapland in northern Scandinavia will impress you.

 

Lapland: A Truly Unique Luxury Experience

Husky Sledding

Huskies while dog sledding in lapland, finland

Dogs Sleds are used wherever there are inhospitable snowy wastes. In Lapland they are offered to visitors who are curious about this other way of life. Guests can book a single two-hour excursion in which they will meet the dogs – usually Huskies – and learn how they live and work, before experiencing a ride for themselves.

Dog sled in lapland's finnish woods

The more adventurous guests can book a week long excursion in which they learn how to drive a sleigh, how to care for the dogs pulling it and then head out for a two day trek in the wilderness. A ski chalet is provided as overnight accommodation. Some experience of adventure travel would be an advantage before booking a week long Husky Sled package, while the single, or full-day excursions are both great for families.

Aurora Borealis

The Northern Lights are a frequent visitor to Northern Finland and one of the best places on Earth to see them is a tiny village close to the Russian boarder called Nellim. Nestled on the shores of Lake Inari, you can lie on the frozen ice and watch the electric green of the Northern Lights dance above you.

Wooden luxury chalet with sauna in Finnish Lapland

 

Adult Adventure

Big kids like big toys and with toys ranging from Snowmobiles to snow shoes to play with, doing an activity holiday will be like playing in a wonderland again.

Snowmobile safaris will introduce guests to this vital piece of winter-time equipment and they will enjoy driving through the forest trails and over frozen lakes.

Snow mobiles ready for a full-day excursion including lunch

Many packages offer a well-rounded taste of Finnish life, including the obligatory sauna and ice bath. Guests will be introduced to Reindeers at a Reindeer farm and learn about the important role these animals have played in the Lappish culture over the centuries.

Illuminated church at the Ice Hotel with reindeer fur seating

They will also learn the basic techniques of cross-country skiing, which is both a mode of transport, as well as a sport in Lapland. Fall in love with cross-country skiing and it will get you into peak physical condition.

Fireplace in a wooden chalet in lapland, finland

Bear in mind when booking an adventure holiday in Lapland that you are coming to a sparsely inhabited part of Europe, so expect fun in a relaxed atmosphere.

Just for Children

Lapland is the home of Santa Claus and he considers it only fair that if you have traveled to the very north of Europe, that he will greet you personally. You may even get a ride on his sleigh. But you must be good, or you might end up cleaning the Reindeer stalls. I hear Dancer and Prancer are particularly fond of naughty children who come to clean.

Unique

Reindeer room at Ice Hotel in Lapland, Finland

The word ‘unique’, is often used to describe remote parts of the world, but for Lapland, it’s truly and beautifully unique. A stunning spread of blue and white, as far as the eye can see. So, if you fancy a ski chalet break that takes you into a quiet, yet rich culture, consider Lapland.

This guest post was contributed by Marie-Paule Graham, a travel writer for Chaletfinder.co.uk where you can find last minute short ski breaks and luxury catered ski chalets throughout Europe and the USA.
Photography by Walter Schaerer from travelmemo.com

Ice bar at the ice hotel in finland, lapland

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  1. Gioconda Schärer on February 10, 2012 9:29 PM

    Interesting!

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  2. Alison on December 10, 2013 2:27 PM

    Hi. We are wanting to do dog sledding and want to find the most affordable as we will be going from South Africa. Where do you recommend? What time of the year is the best to see the Northern Lights too and when are the high and low seasons?

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