November 2, 2024 16:19 PM

Visit Lapland This Winter To Experience A Magical Christmas Trip At Santa's Hometown

Lapland - There is a prominent winter getaway for British families where you can spend your holiday more magically.

Lapland is in the northernmost part of Finland and borders Sweden, Norway and Russia. It is a vast subarctic wilderness which is the homeland of the big red fella.

In order to experience an enchanting Christmas season, Express.co.uk listed the three major airports present in the magical place, deep in the Arctic Circle.

Rovaniemi Airport is a well-known airport. Apart from being the capital of the region, it is also the hometown of Santa Claus.

Kittilä Airport is located in North-West of Lapland and famous for winter sports venue because of the two ski resorts nearby - Levi and Yllas.

Italo Airport is the northernmost airport in Lapland. If you want to get the perfect glance of the place, witness the northern lights and explore the deep Arctic, this airport is ideal for you.

Direct flights to these airports are available from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Newcastle and Nottingham.

During the festive season, the demand in going to Lapland is high, so it is best to book a trip in advance.

Mirror.co.uk added that Santa's Lapland has introduced the reindeer center to know more about Rudolph and friends.

Other experiences include private family meeting with Santa, ice fishing, snow hockey, tobogganing as well as reindeer and husky rides.

"A three-day trip from Gatwick to Ivalo with half-board accommodation in the Hotel Tunturi starts from £2,880 for a family of four.

"Two-night all-inclusive visits start at £3,967 for a family of four, with limited half-price child places available on selected dates.

"Flights depart from Gatwick and Manchester.

"Days trips cost from £465 per person, with departures from Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Southampton and Stansted.

"Thomson also runs day trips to Lapland as well as three and four-night breaks, and all guests get a special thermal snowsuit and boots to keep toasty in the Arctic chill.

"There are two-day trips - to Kittila and Rovaniemi - with prices from £435 per person based on a family of four and departures from airports around the UK.

"Longer visits are also on offer, with three nights' B&B at the Luosto Hotel in Luosto starting at £481 per person, including flights from Birmingham," Mirror.co.uk added.

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Santa claus, Finland, Christmas, Winter
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