Home to Father Christmas, holidays in Finland offer a wide range of exciting experiences and accommodation throughout the year.
Luxury Holidays to Finland
@ Michael Mead - Wild Nordic Finland
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I started off in Helsinki, which immediately impressed me. It’s a capital city, but it doesn’t feel hectic at all. Great public transport, clean streets, and a really strong design culture everywhere you look—from architecture to shop interiors. I spent a couple of days wandering through local markets, stopping at cafés and working my way through numerous cinnamon buns!
After that, I headed north to Wilderness Hotel Inari in Lapland, and that’s where Finland really stood out. The hotel is right on a frozen lake, surrounded by forest—it’s quiet, remote, and feels like it’s in the middle of nowhere (in a good way). I stayed in a cabin with huge windows overlooking the lake. Days were filled with activities like dog sledding, snowshoeing, and learning about Sámi culture. Nights were spent in the sauna, watching for the Northern Lights which were spectacular.
What I loved most was the pace. There’s no rush here. If you’re looking for somewhere calm, clean, and full of nature without the crowds, it’s hard to beat.
Zoe
Nordic Experience Specialist
@ Glass Resort
Endless Possibilities Await
The vast expanse of pristine forest and crystal clear lakes punctuated by small towns and villages offer guests the perfect base for a Finland Northern Lights holiday or for a summer getaway.
Summer brings the chance to explore and swim in Finland’s many waterways such as the majestic Lake Paijanne; whilst the winter brings husky dog sledding and reindeer tours and Aurora hunting to the Arctic north.
Places To Explore In Finland
From Arctic wilderness and glass igloos to sleek city streets and serene lakes, our curated Finnish escapes are just the start of what’s possible.
Helsinki
Helsinki is the perfect city to visit on either a quick city escape or for a stopover before travelling further afield.
Finnish Lapland
Finnish Lapland offers a magical wonderland all year round to explore.
Kilpisjärvi
Kilpisjärvi is a remote Arctic village at the edge of Finnish Lapland, where Finland, Sweden, and Norway meet.
Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, is where Arctic magic meets modern comfort.
Adventure & Culture
Finland – particularly in the North – is a destination that is usually associated only with its Santa trips and reindeer excursions – but that isn’t everything that this incredible country has to offer! During the Summer months you can experience the Midnight Sun and explore the landscape with activities such as as the Nightless Night Hike or darting down a river with some rafting adventures.
The winter time offers even more activities than ‘just’ Santa; think dog sledding, snowmobiling, Sami Culture – the options are endless! Our Nordic Experience Curators have selected some of their top picks to take part in when visiting Finnish Lapland below.
Curated Must do Experiences in Finland
Unique Stays
Finland transforms into a winter wonderland from the end of November to the beginning of April, with crisp clean air, snow-covered landscapes, and the magical views of the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights). Finland offers a variety of unique places to stay that allow you to lie in the comfort of your bed, and watch the Northern Light through glass roofed aurora cabins, or stay in luxury log cabins and watch the Northern Lights from a hot tub on your private terrace.
Kuru Private Resort
Private villas, Nordic wellness and forest calm
The Torby Hotel, Fiskars Village
Design-led boutique hotel in Fiskars Village, where industrial heritage, Finnish craftsmanship and a calm creative atmosphere come together.
Levin Iglut Glass Igloos
Glass-walled igloos under the northern lights in Lapland
Skýra Retreat
A serene lakeside retreat near Rovaniemi, where handcrafted log suites, Nordic wellness and forest calm create a peaceful Arctic escape.
Nivunki Village
Glass-roofed kota huts in Lapland’s wilderness by a lake, Northern Lights and Nordic calm
Jänkä Resort in Ylläs
Premium luxury villas in Lapland’s forests near Levi, private sauna and hot tub.
What an amazing trip we are having. It is incredible. Many many thanks for arranging such an incredible trip.
Giles
We did! Everything was truly wonderful! I think the Holman Husky Lodge was our favourite place. Beautiful accommodations, but best of all, wonderful people! Everyone was so friendly and accommodating, excellent food, we really enjoyed our time there. We also greatly enjoyed Bergen! Opus XVI was beautiful and we loved being able to walk to restaurants and bars and take in the sights. All of our drivers were punctual and friendly. The itinerary was full but not overfull.
Thank you so much! It was an epic trip, we are taking home wonderful memories!
Shelly
Amy was a great help with planning this trip. Our trip turned out amazing. I also was very grateful for Off the Map’s Front Desk service, which promptly handled an on the spot issue we had.
Karen
Well-organized trip to Norway and Svalbard with great accommodations and activities. Gwen was communicative and responsive to requests. Highly recommend!
Russell Snook
Arctic Retreat was simply magical. Graham and his team were superb. Their entire focus was on ensuring we had an outstanding experience. The accommodation, setting and food were all excellent. The team, experienced professionals, each brought their own personal touch and local nuance. It was faultless. The dog sledging trip directly from Arctic Retreat was also superb. We would return to Arctic Retreat in a heartbeat.
George
Exceptional service throughout the entire planning and booking process – travel agencies don’t get any better than this. A brilliant, seamless experience matched by the holiday experience itself. Would recommend ‘Off the Map Travel’ to anyone considering booking for a Nordic experience ‘par excellence’.
Chris
I would thoroughly recommend this company. Their planning and advice was spot on. Alex responded to my calls and emails very promptly. I will definitely use them again for future trips.
Rosie
We originally hired Off the Map Travel in 2020 to set up a trip to see the Northern Lights. That didn’t happen, thanks to COVID. But, we persisted and in March of 2023, we took a 16-day trip that included both Iceland and Norway. IT WAS MAGICAL! Off the Map took care of everything! We were pampered at every stage of our trip. The people they hired and the activities they planned added up to a trip that will set the standard for any we’ll ever take in the future. Alex and his team were fabulous! We recommend them without restraint!
Jim & Kris
Fantastic trip to Svalbard which delivered the true Arctic experience we were hoping for. The hotels were excellent and the activities – dog sledding and snowmobile expedition were lead by first class guides.
Top tip! The champagne tasting in the world’s most northerly wine cellar in the exceptional Funken Lodge is not to be missed!
Faith
The best travel experience ever on every level you can think of during a Lapland expedition (food, activities, timings, accommodation, transport, service, equipment…). I highly recommend Off The Map Travel for their outstanding level of professionalism and detail oriented mindset!
Sophie & Guy
My family and I traveled to Sweden to see The Northern Lights in March of 2023. From the planning process to every detail of the trip, I could not have been more pleased with our experience. Alex was exceptional to work with. His guidance on the time of year, where to stay, activities to do and how to get to and from everything was spot on. I have never used a tour company before but thought a trip of this kind would be easier with some help. I am so glad that I did. The entire week was seamless and completely stress-free, allowing us to truly enjoy Sweden and our time together as a family. I will be recommending Off The Map travel to friends and family and will certainly be using them myself again in the future.
Emily
Amy planned a fantastic trip! Everything was very well-thought out. All transfers went smoothly, accommodations were amazing, great restaurant recommendations and the tours were once-in-a-lifetime, can’t book it yourself off the internet experiences. The guides were all fantastic. Communications were prompt and everything worked exactly the way it was supposed to. What a pleasure! Already working on our next trip.
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