Meet Santa in Lapland: A Collection of Traveller Experiences
Dreaming of meeting Santa in Lapland, Finland? Here’s what Australian families who’ve actually done it have to say – real experiences from Saariselkä, Levi and Rovaniemi. Finnish Lapland is renowned as the home of Santa Claus, a magical destination where the spirit of Christmas comes alive. For families, couples and solo travellers alike, travelling to…
Christmas in Lapland, Finland: Our Family Experience
Planning Christmas in Lapland, Finland? This is our Australian family’s complete experience – six days in Rovaniemi over Christmas including Wild About Lapland tours, Santa Claus Village, Joulukka and northern lights on Christmas night. This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission, at no extra cost to you, if you…
Christmas in Rovaniemi: Our Family Trip from Australia
Planning Christmas in Rovaniemi from Australia? This is our family’s complete experience – from booking the Santa Claus Express to choosing activities with Wild About Lapland, with a full day-by-day December itinerary. After COVID hit in early Twenty-Twenty, we didn’t know when or whether we could ever get our dream European white Christmas. We’d planned…
Scandi House Levi Recommendation
A Lakeside Retreat at Finland’s Largest Ski Resort A disclosure before we begin – I haven’t personally stayed at Scandi House Levi. But after interviewing its host – five-time Winter Olympian and Levi resident Lydia Lassila OAM – in depth for the Lapland Lowdown and spending time understanding every detail of what she has built…
Lapland Travel Journals & Notebooks – My Lapland Adventure Series
Planning a trip to Finnish Lapland? Whether you’re chasing the Northern Lights, visiting Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, or exploring the Arctic wilderness, our My Lapland Adventure travel journal and notebook series is the perfect companion to capture every magical moment. Designed for travellers who want to document their Lapland experience in style, our range…
Holiday Club Saariselkä Review
Comfortable, central and surprisingly affordable I’ll be honest – Holiday Club Saariselkä wasn’t somewhere I researched and selected from a shortlist of options. I booked it through my timeshare membership, which made it an easy decision from a cost perspective. But what I found when I arrived was genuinely impressive and by the end of…
Get off the Lapland tourist trail – stay at Jauri Resort, Kemijärvi
Kemijärvi, is a picturesque town of Lapland and translates to “Lake Kemi,” a name inspired by the pristine waters of Lake Kemijärvi that define the region’s charm. Conveniently located near iconic Lapland destinations like Rovaniemi, Kuusamo, Ruka, Levi, Pyhä, Luosto, and Posio, Kemijärvi offers an authentic Finnish experience with fewer crowds, making it an ideal…
Livo Arctic, Posio – Accommodation Review
Located just one and a half hours south east of Rovaniemi, Lapland’s capital, and forty five minutes west of Kuusamo, you’ll find Posio, a hidden gem of Finnish Lapland. Nestled in the Lappish forest, discover Livo Arctic, luxury Lapland accommodation which offers a breath-taking retreat in Posio where you can experience the best of nature,…
The House of Northern Senses, Luxury Accommodation in Lapland
Located in the heart of Finland’s wilderness, just a stones throw from Ruka Ski Village and Kuusamo Airport, lies the House of Northern Senses. This beautifully preserved manor, once an old schoolhouse, has been transformed into an elegant haven for those seeking a luxurious yet nature-filled getaway. With its idyllic location in the tiny village…
Ranua Resort Holiday Villas Accommodation Review
Ranua Resort Holiday Villas Accommodation – the perfect wildlife and wilderness base When we arrived at Ranua Resort Holiday Villas (formerly Holiday Gulo Gulo) – the accommodation village at Ranua Resort – on 26 December 2022, it was, genuinely, a relief. We’d had the most extraordinary week in Rovaniemi – big activities, magical Christmas experiences,…
