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Preparing for a holiday to Lapland

How cold does it get, what to wear, how to get there, and how much does it cost? In these 12 guides, you will find everything you want to know before you leave for Finnish Lapland, with monthly figures and current prices.

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Wilderness Expedition Rovaniemi

Is Lapland safe?

Travel advice, cold, ice and traffic, and what to do if something happens.
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Reindeer Safari Rovaniemi

Renting a car in Lapland in winter

Rental companies, winter tires, reindeer on the road, and driving in the dark.
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Reindeer Sleigh Ride Levi

Payment and money in Lapland

Euro, withdrawing cash, tipping, and buying alcohol in Finland.
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Activities in Lapland

How much does a trip to Lapland cost?

Flight, hotel, food, excursions, and ski pass: a realistic budget in amounts.
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Tours Rovaniemi

From Rovaniemi to Levi: bus, train or transfer

Bus, taxi, or rental car: travel time, price, and how to get from the airport.
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Tours Levi

Direct flights to Lapland: Rovaniemi and Kittilä

KLM, Transavia, TUI and Brussels Airlines to Rovaniemi and Kittilä, with days and prices.
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Group of hikers taking a selfie in the snowy forest

Packing list for Lapland in winter

Clothing, papers, electronics, and handy extras on one list.
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Two participants in helmets on the snowmobile near Rovaniemi

What do you wear in Lapland?

The layering system, what you get on tours and what renting costs.
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Frozen waterfall in the Korouoma canyon

Daylight and polar night in Lapland

Sunrise and sunset by date, and how light it still is during the polar night.
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Husky Safari Levi

Best time to visit Lapland: which month suits you?

Month by month from October to April: snow, daylight, cold, and crowds side by side.
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Snowshoe hike Levi

Weather and temperature in Lapland by month

Average temperature per month in Rovaniemi and around Levi, with snow and daylight.
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Tours Lapland

Where is Lapland located? Finnish, Swedish, and Norwegian Lapland

Lapland is not a country. That is how it is with Finnish, Swedish, and Norwegian Lapland and the region...
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Tours to start your journey

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Husky Safari Levi

Available from 23-11-2026
Mon | Tue | Wed | Sun
Drive your own dog sled on a route of about 3 km, two people per sled. Hot drink, snack and transport from the centre included.
Price per personfrom €105
for 2 up to 8 people
about 1 hour
­ from 4 years old
Available from Mon 23 Nov
(14 Reviews)

Husky Safari Levi 6-8 km (Drive Yourself)

Available from 26-11-2026
Mon | Wed | Thu | Sun
Drive your own dog sled for 6 to 8 km through forests and over frozen lakes. Halfway you switch, so you both get to drive.
Price per personfrom €215
for 2 up to 8 people
about 2 hours
­ from 4 years old
Available from Thu 26 Nov
(1 Review)

Evening Husky Safari Levi

Available from 25-11-2026
Wed | Fri
About 10 km by dog sled through the dark forest, with the guide driving. A stop at a hut with an open fire, and with some luck the northern lights.
Price per person€325
about 2 hours
­ from 4 years old
Available from Wed 25 Nov
(2 Reviews)
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