Lapland holidays - Enjoy a festive break with TUI
Festive fun for the whole family
Last minute 2025 and 2026 availability!
Suitable for 4-100 years
From meeting Santa on his home turf, to husky-led sleigh rides, festive fun tops the wish list on holidays to Lapland!
If there’s one place that’s got Christmas all wrapped up, it’s Lapland. Stretching across northern Finland, this Arctic wonderland is Santa’s snowy HQ – with snow-blanketed forests, twinkling log cabins, and furry friends like huskies and reindeer waiting to whisk you on a wintry ride. Plus, you’re in a stellar spot to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights. It takes about three and a half hours to swap the UK for snow, and when it comes to booking your Lapland holiday,
There are a sleigh-load of options from TUI – from flying one-day visits, to three or four-night breaks stuffed fuller than Santa’s sack with snowy fun. And, if you fancy a Christmas to remember, they've even got a four-night break departing on 22nd December, so you can wake up to the big day right here.
You can even experience the festivities in one day with their Search for Santa daytrip to Kitillä’s Snow Village for sleigh rides, snow slides and a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus himself.
Winter sports, activities and entertainment
Santa and his elves are the headline act, but Lapland’s winter wilderness is your playground. Whizz along on a snowmobile, glide through frosty forests on a husky or reindeer ride, or strap on snowshoes and crunch through the scenery at your own pace. With clear winter skies and resorts in prime spots above the Arctic Circle, you’ve got a great chance to see the green and purple ribbons of the Northern Lights.
Why book your Lapland holiday with TUI?
❄️Snow Promise - If there's no snow forecast in Lapland for your visit, they'll get in touch to discuss other options(T&C Apply)
❄️ Lapland app - All your trip details, updates, and advice in one handy place.
❄️Regional flights - Regional flights from Newcastle, Glasgow, Manchester, London Gatwick, Belfast and more.
❄️TUI resort reps - Available for support on anything and everything during your holiday.
❄️Book the Whole Package - From Flights and hotels to activities and transfers.
Where you can go in Lapland
Rovaniemo - Lapland's lively capital with festive markets, top restaurants and nightlife. Plus Santa Claus Village and Luosto's snowy fells and pine forests.
Ivalo - Leads you to Saariselka, north of the Arctic Circle. Remote wilderness, a top spot for Northern Lights spotting and a festive meet-and-greet opportunity with Santa.
Kuusamo and Ruka - A snow-lover's dream and action packed ski-hub with 29 runs, floodlit slopes and snowy walks and forest trails.
Arctic Lakeland - Teal-blue lakes, snow-laden forests and Santa-approved adventures! Enjoy skiing with 14 varied slopes, tobogganing and husky sled rides.
Got your heart set on the home of Christmas? Here’s a glimpse below of what a Lapland holiday looks like – marshmallow-soft snow, cosy cabins, and festive family moments.....
LittleBird Top Tip
Flight time 3 hours 30 from Gatwick and average temperature - 9 in December
Perfect for snowy adventures!