Top Things to Do in Finland During the Snowy Season

Finland is truly magical in the winter season. Covered with snow, Finland becomes the wonderland where every tourist will be charmed to stay in. Winter here is not only freezing but it is a time to experience the fun activities such as winter activities, nice stay in cabins and other cultural activities. Whether it is the silence of nature in Lapland, main Christmas city Rovaniemi in December or any other month of the year, Finland offers a heart throbbing experience with lots of activities. Finland in winter would suit any person, whether you have passion for nature, you are an adrenaline junkie or you just want to find calmness.

While choosing your sightseeing itinerary for the Finland trip, do not be surprised if you have your adrenalin rushing as well as leisurely moments. The winter time is the best time to sightsee the Northern Lights, to go for snowmobile tours, and to try the Finnish sauna. When it comes to winter and dreaming about a snowy vacations, Finland’s winter is as good as it gets. Are you eager to know the most interesting activities to do on your Finland tour package? Here are the best things to do for a really unique winter holiday:

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Here are the Top Things to Do in Finland During the Snowy Season

1. Chase the Northern Lights

That is why one of the main attractions during the winter time in Finland is a view of the Northern lights. This spectacle of lights moving in colours across the arctic sky is best viewed in Finnish Lapland because the nights here are very long and dark. Various tour services provide sightseeing throughout the most potentially favorable places for a possibility of watching the polar lights. It is now a famous attraction and if you are planning to tour Finland, you shouldn’t miss out on this sight.

2. Spend a night in a Glass Igloo or in a Snow Hotel

Have you ever thought of sleeping outside at night while being warm and toasty the whole time? But in Finland you can do it in style. Glass igloos are very famous in Lapland; if you are a lucky one, you will be able to see the Northern Lights in your bed. You could also take the risk of sleeping in an igloo – a hotel made of ice and snow if you are up to it. These are specialty accommodations and tourists cannot afford to miss while traveling to Finland.

3. To my surprise, go snowmobiling through the winter wilderness was named one of the best adventure travel destinations for 2013.

The snow makes the forests and the vast unused lands of Finland ideal for a snow mobile. Take a snowmobile ride and feel the thrill of the winter environment, racing through the snow filled trails amidst the natural beauty of the environment. There are so many tour operators, who organize snowmobile tours that lead you into the hard-to-reach areas of Finnish Lapland, and believe me it is one of the most amazing adventures of your lifetime. If you are searching for some thrills during the tour to Finland, then this is a must opt for activity!

4. Visit Santa Claus Village

Any tourist who wants to get a glimpse of the snowy season in Finland should visit the Rovaniemi’s Santa Claus Village. This fairytale location is found on the edge of the polar circle and it has the happiest man in the world living there –Santa Claus. You can shake hands with this amiable man clad in red and white, cross the Arctic Circle, post a card to the man in the red suit, and/or take a festive reindeer ride. It is a great opportunity for families and for people who would like to find Christmas here all the year round. Do make sure to add this in your travel itinerary when you are planning for Finland tour package from India.

5. Go Skiing or Snowboarding

For winter sport enthusiasts, Finland boasts of some of the finest skiing as well as snow boarding destinations in Europe. Skiing in Lapland is perfect for beginners, as well as experienced skiers, because there are many slopes. If you decide to go skiing on the slopes or snowboarding in the virgin snow, you will not have a shortage of opportunities to have fun in the winter. 

6. Relax in a Finnish Sauna

Finns have their saunas, which are fantastic after a day of skiing or whatever outdoor activity there is in the winter. Most of the resort or cabins are equipped with the conventional Finnish sauna to make you feel relaxed while snow is falling outside. The Finnish, for instance, use a sauna with great abandon and follow it up by rolling in the snow for a cool down. It cannot be said that anyone will visit Finland without going through this age-old tradition.

7. Take a Husky Sled Ride

If you want to try something out of the ordinary then join a husky sled and the dogs will lead you through the forests of Lapland. There is nothing quite as exhilarating as the sound of the sled moving over the snow and being pulled by the huskies through the white wilderness. This should be on any individual’s list if they want some fun and be in touch with the wild a little more deeply.

8. Experience Winter Fishing

Ice fishing in the calms waters of Finland gives you an opportunity to bond with nature in a peculiar way. Winter is a very good time for ice fishing, and some regions provide with the opportunity to take a guided tour and drill a hole in the ice to try to catch something. To fish beginners and professionals, ice fishing in the middle of the Finnish woods is something that you cannot easily forget. 

9. Snowy Villages of Lapland: How they are like

Lapland is famous for crystal clear and snowy villages that can be depicted from the fairy tales. Visit these beautiful villages and feel the full atmosphere of hospitality and warmth of the people. There are marketplaces, evenings with warm chocolate, and even getting to know the Sami people’s settlements.

Conclusion:

Thus, the season which is characterized by snow in Finland is an excellent chance to experience winter and the outdoors and calmness. If you are interested in polar light or otherwise wish to have a small taste of an adrenaline rush of a husky sled or take your family on a soothing session in the traditional Finnish Sauna, I am sure Finland has many atractins that will make your trip unforgettable. The Northern country can also show such opportunities as watching the snowy icy attractiveness of Lapland; enjoying the atmosphere of Rovaniemi; and feeling the calmness of the Arctic Circle. You should not lose the chance to have the best of this beautiful season.

If you are planning to travel outside your country this winter holidays, then it is recommended that you should not miss a tour to Finland. That being the case, a Finland tour package is one of the most rewarding travel experience with snowy scenery, culture and tradition as well as winter sports and games. Hence, don’t hesitate to order your Finland travel package today and expect to have one of the most amazing winter holidays in one of the most attractive countries on the face of the earth. For more information contact Best Travel Agency in India.

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