This Is The Most Christmassy Place On Earth

It’s the most magical time of the year. And in Lapland, Christmas is more enchanting than you can even imagine. Snow, huskies, igloos…this place has it all.

Snooze in glass igloos on the Arctic Circle

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These glass-roofed heated igloos mean you can watch the Northern Lights play overhead without even leaving the comfort of your bed. Admire the falling snow, snuggle under fluffy blankets and keep a beady eye out in case Santa flies overhead. You’ll be cosy and warm inside your igloo – let’s hope you’ll be able to tear your eyes away from the sky long enough to fall asleep.

From £375 ($500)
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Sleep like a squirrel in your very own Arctic tree house

These incredibly cosy tree houses are, in fact, not up trees, but balanced elegantly on stilts above the ground. Their nest-like comfort means you won’t have any problem drifting off into slumber. There’s a spa and a luxury restaurant onsite – all hidden away in a magical forest.

From £ ($425)
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Have your very own husky adventure

Speed through the enchanting forests of Lapland on a sled driven by your very own dog team. With nothing but the sound of panting huskies and the snow underneath your sled, you’ll truly feel like you’ve left the world behind. And, best of all, you’ll get to play with the hard-working huskies afterwards.

From £140 ($187)
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Hunt for the Northern Lights (you’ll probably find them)

You can go Aurora hunting with a professional guide, which will give you the best possible chance of seeing the lights dance across the night sky. You’ll be chauffeured in a minivan to one of 50 spots to see the light show, with to-the-second information about sightings and weather given by your guide. When you get to the remote, beautiful spot, your professional-photography guide will help you capture the moment so you never forget it.

From £125 ($167)
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Meet the real Santa

Yes, he really is the real Santa. Visit with the big man in red for free and see if you can bring yourself to disbelieve the magic (trust us, you won’t be able to). Find out whether you’re on the naughty list and chat with Santa about his plans for Christmas this year.

Free entrance, with charges for photos and videos
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Visit Santa’s post office

Part of Finland’s official postal service, come and meet the elves who receive, sort and answer letters to Santa from all over the world. You can even get an official reply from Kris Kringle if you want. Read letters from around the globe to see what children (and maybe a few adults) are wishing for this year, and stock up on official Santa merchandise.

Free entrance
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About the author

Alice Johnston

Food Editor

Alice is always planning her next meal. She studied English at the University of Bristol before getting her Master’s in newspaper journalism from City University London. She worked on Femail at Mail Online for 18 months writing about lifestyle and food and has also worked at Metro.co.uk, The Guardian, Mumsnet and The Sun. After starting at Culture Trip as a Social Content Producer writing travel and lifestyle stories, she was promoted to the role of Food Editor and now specialises in culinary culture, trends and social issues around food. When she’s not writing, eating or travelling, she can be found cooking overly elaborate dinners, reading cookbooks in bed or playing with her cat, Orlando. Her favourite foods include fishfinger sandwiches, burnt caramel panna cotta, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and oysters.