Lapland Breaks with Older Kids

Unforgettable Family Adventures

Family adventures in Lapland are full of wonder, adventure and beauty. Witness the ethereal Northern Lights, glide across the snow on a husky-drawn sled and snowmobile through the pristine wilderness! Whatever you do in Lapland, you’ll create unforgettable memories for the whole family. Spend days exploring the wilderness, meeting the indigenous reindeer or learn to ice fish like a local. No matter what you do, you’ll be having fun and experiencing once-in-a-lifetime moments that are perfect for older children visiting Lapland.

Popular holidays with older children

Popular holidays with older children
Family magic in Lapland

Family magic in Lapland

Lapland is one of the most enchanting, magical and unforgettable destinations for a family holiday. Watch your children’s eyes light up as they race across frozen landscapes on husky sleds or glide through snow-covered forests on a reindeer safari. Try skiing for the first time or explore trails by snowshoe or toboggan.

In the evenings, cosy up in your luxury cabin or a glass-roofed igloo and gaze at the Northern Lights dancing overhead. Embrace the Lappish way of life with ice-fishing adventures, thrilling snowmobile rides, or a relaxing session in a traditional Finnish sauna. Lapland is the perfect place to slow down, reconnect and share experiences that bring the whole family together. It’s a true winter wonderland where unforgettable memories are made.

Top family Lapland destinations

Top family Lapland destinations

Levi, Saariselkä, Nellim, Pyhä, and Rovaniemi are all primed for family adventures in the wild wonders of Lapland.

Rovaniemi, the “official” home of Santa Claus, is fully equipped to bring the magic of Christmas to life. Meet the jolly man himself, his reindeer, and even his elf helpers. For families seeking both adventure and skiing, Levi’s slopes are the best in the region, with the added bonus of Santa’s grotto. Saariselkä and Nellim, our northernmost destinations, offer the most spectacular wilderness experiences, including thrilling winter activities.

The best Lapland family experiences

The best Lapland family experiences

Family adventures in Lapland are packed with excitement, offering a wide range of activities to suit every kind of explorer. To help you make the most of your trip, we’ve rounded up some of our top recommendations.

Experience the thrill of a reindeer sleigh ride through snowy forests, or take on the wilderness by snowmobile and snowshoe as you explore vast frozen rivers, silent fells and magical white-out landscapes. Try your hand at ice fishing with a local expert — a unique way to bond as a family and learn a traditional Nordic skill.

Whether you’re racing across the snow behind a team of huskies or soaking up the stillness of a forest under the Northern Lights, Lapland offers unforgettable experiences that spark adventure, laughter, and connection.

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