To feel like a child and find yourself in a fairy tale is, perhaps, the desire of every adult. Of course, hardly anyone seriously thinks that it's possible to turn back the clock. But to visit the fabulous atmosphere - this is quite real. Agree, the most magical time is always felt New Year and Christmas holidays. But if they celebrate from year to year the same, the magic gradually disappears. Therefore, we suggest that you consider the idea of meeting the New Year in Lapland.
How to celebrate New Year in Lapland?
Surely you have often heard about this fabulous "country" where, as the kids of the western countries believe, Santa Claus (the native Santa Claus) all year lives on Mount Korvatunturi and begins his trip in December on the eve of Christmas to distribute to all the kids such expected gifts. Here, according to Andersen's tale, there is the Castle of the Snow Queen and the fairy tale about the adventures of Niels with wild geese takes place.
In fact, Lapland is called the cultural region, which is located to the north of the Arctic Circle. The region covers the territories of Norway, Finland, Sweden and Russia. Winters are snowy and cold, and the day is extremely short. But there is a chance to see the northern lights with your own eyes. That is why the idea to spend New Year holidays in Lapland as nothing else is suitable for family holidays, when children want to get into a fairy tale, and adults - to visit this charming setting.
New Year tours to Lapland
More tourism associated with the New Year in Lapland, developed in Finland. It is on its territory that the residence of Santa Claus is located, where he spends his Christmas holidays to meet with all comers - Rovaniemi . It is a small town, where every winter thousands of tourists come to meet the most important night of the year. The visitors are offered an interesting cultural program - exhibitions, concerts and a "highlight" of the New Year holidays in Lapland - a visit to the village of Santa Claus. It is located only 8 km from Rovaniemi, but visitors will have the opportunity to visit Santa's house, even take a picture of him and even order a letter from him. In addition, in the village you can buy souvenirs for loved ones. The most popular of them are jewelry made of natural materials, dolls in traditional costumes, snowmen from Swarovski crystal. Well, you can get a cup of tea after a full day's impressions at the cafe.
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But 2 km from the village of Santa Claus is Santa Claus Park - a cave in Mount Syzyasenvaara, in which you will meet with funny elves and gnomes. They will teach you how to cook ginger biscuits, treat them to mulled wine, and ride on a sleigh. To get acquainted with the culture and traditions of the indigenous peoples of Lapland, the Sami, you can visit the Arcticum Museum.
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Renois is a small village located 80 km from Rovaniemi. It is famous for the arctic wildlife zoo, where you can meet more than 60 species of animals - wolves, wild boars, white and brown bears, wolverine and others. Here, the children will be interested in the park-castle "Mur-Mur" with its inhabitants - witches and gnomes, as well as a confectionery.
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Fans of outdoor activities are recommended to go to such cozy places as Kuusamo, Levi and Ruka, so that you can ski a lot or on a sleigh drawn by dogs or deer.
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As you can see, to spend a Christmas vacation in Lapland means to fill your life with unforgettable fabulous impressions. However, the prices for the New Year in Lapland are also quite "fabulous": the level of European comfort and seasonality are affecting. The minimum cost of the tour per person is 700-800 euros (hot tours). The average vacation in Lapland per person is 1200-1700 euros. Take into account and additional costs for excursions:
- photo with Santa Claus in the Village of Santa Claus - 17 euros;
- ticket to the Arktikum museum -11 euro;
- entrance to the Ranois zoo - 70 euros;
- entrance to the Santa Park - 25 euros;
- visiting a reindeer farm - 80 euros;
- entrance to the farm of dogs Husky - 85 euros.