A magical Christmas, created especially for your family
Christmas in the Nordics is something truly special.
Snow covered forests, traditional log cabins, warm fires, festive Nordic food and the excitement of spending time together in an extraordinary winter landscape all create the setting for an unforgettable family celebration.
At Off The Map Travel, we design luxury family Christmas holidays in Sweden, Finland and Norway, bringing together exceptional accommodation, private experiences and memorable festive moments.
From a personalised meeting with Santa to reindeer sleigh rides, husky adventures and Christmas dinner in your own luxury lodge, every detail is planned around your family.
Your own private Santa experience
For younger family members, meeting Father Christmas is often the moment they remember for years.
We can arrange private Santa experiences in Finland and Sweden, creating opportunities for children to spend meaningful time with Santa in a beautiful winter setting.
Depending on your chosen destination and arrangements, your family might travel through a snowy forest to meet Santa in a traditional cabin, discover a festive woodland setting or welcome a very special visitor to your accommodation. Click here to find out more.
There is time to share Christmas wishes, enjoy the excitement and take photographs to remember the occasion.
Every experience is selected according to your children’s ages, your preferences and seasonal availability.
Stay somewhere extraordinary this Christmas
Accommodation is central to a luxury family Christmas holiday.
You might choose a secluded log cabin in Arctic Sweden, a private wilderness villa in Finnish Lapland or an elegant lodge surrounded by Norway’s Arctic landscapes.
Our handpicked accommodation can offer:
- Spacious suites and private family living areas
- Exclusive use luxury lodges and cabins
- Traditional Nordic saunas and outdoor hot tubs
- Beautiful festive dining spaces
- Personalised Christmas arrangements
- Private chefs and tailored festive menus
- Snowy landscapes and opportunities to watch for the Northern Lights
We carefully consider the size and ages of your family to find accommodation that brings everyone together while allowing space to relax.
Christmas adventures for the whole family
Your festive holiday can be as adventurous or relaxed as you wish.
Husky sledding through Arctic forests
Meet the dogs, learn about their lives in the North and travel along beautiful winter trails with experienced guides.
Private experiences can be selected to suit your family’s ages and interests.
Reindeer sleigh rides and Sámi culture
Travel gently through the snowy landscape on a traditional reindeer sleigh ride and, where available, meet local Sámi hosts who share their knowledge and traditions.
Snowmobile adventures
Explore beautiful Arctic surroundings with experienced private guides, choosing experiences and transport arrangements appropriate for your family.
Searching for the Northern Lights
When darkness falls, join your private guide to search for the Northern Lights.
Wrapped in warm winter clothing, enjoy the excitement of looking towards the Arctic sky, perhaps with hot drinks beside a fire.
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings cannot be guaranteed, but our local knowledge helps us plan suitable viewing opportunities.
Christmas Day, exactly how you would like it
Your Christmas celebration should feel personal and relaxed.
Wake slowly in your luxury lodge, enjoy breakfast together and open presents beside the Christmas tree.
You might spend the morning exploring the snowy forest, enjoying the sauna or making festive treats before sitting down to a beautifully prepared Christmas meal.
For an extra special celebration, we can explore arrangements for a private chef to create a festive menu featuring your favourite dishes alongside Nordic seasonal ingredients.
Whether your family prefers an adventurous Christmas or several peaceful days in a beautiful retreat, we design the experience around you.
Why book your family Christmas holiday with Off The Map Travel?
Planning a Christmas holiday in the Arctic requires careful coordination, particularly when travelling with children or several generations of family.
Our team takes care of the arrangements, including suitable accommodation, transfers, winter clothing where required, privately guided activities and special festive experiences.
With local knowledge and established relationships across the Nordics, we bring everything together in one carefully planned itinerary.
Frequently asked questions
Can we arrange a private meeting with Santa?
Yes. We can arrange personalised Santa experiences in selected parts of Finnish and Swedish Lapland, subject to availability and the arrangements offered by our local partners.
Are luxury Christmas holidays suitable for grandparents and young children?
Absolutely. We design family holidays around different ages and interests, taking account of activity suitability, travel distances, accommodation and opportunities for everyone to relax together.
Can you arrange Christmas dinner at our private lodge?
Where the property and local suppliers allow, we can arrange private dining and chef experiences. We can also recommend accommodation with exceptional festive dining.
How early should we book Christmas 2027?
We recommend enquiring as early as possible, especially for exclusive use lodges and private Santa experiences, as availability over Christmas is particularly limited.
Make Christmas 2027 a family celebration to remember
From your accommodation and festive meals to private Santa experiences and Arctic adventures, we will create a Christmas holiday shaped around the people who matter most to you.
Speak to our Travel Designers about your private family Christmas holiday in the Nordics.
