Lapland’s capital, Rovaniemi, plays by its own rules. While the rest of the region enjoys the relaxed Lappish pace of life, this lively metropolis is a city that never sleeps. Holidaymakers flock here as much for the snow sports and the after-dark offerings as they do for the scenery and the chance to meet Santa

Seek the Northern Lights in December. You don’t have to visit Father Christmas to enjoy the magical atmosphere of wintry True Lapland during the Festive Season.

ANOTHER YEAR BEGINS and it’s a time of celebration, renewal and excited expectation. So why not celebrate it deep inside the Arctic Circle, where the magic of Father Christmas’s special season still holds sway?

IT’S NEW YEAR’S Eve and in the crisp air of a Lapland night you celebrate the birth of a new year, perhaps beneath nature’s own magnificent firework show, the Northern Lights. You’ve had such a good time seeing in the New Year, you wish you could do it all again.

If you don't have time for a short break in Santa' s kingdom before Christmas, why not visit him over the Christmas holidays? Now you can escape those dreary turkey leftovers by flying off after Boxing Day to the comforts of the Davvi Arctic Lodge.

Forget about big city attractions and soak up Levi, Pallas and Yllas’authentic Lappish atmosphere. Here, old world charm is a way of life and you’ll always find a fireplace to snuggle up by. And if you want to try traditional activities like ice-fi shing or snowmobiling, these are the spots to do it.

Ready Steady Snow adventure will fill you and the kids with delight - Lapland style! Your base is the glittering, fun-packed wintersports centre of Levi, right in the heart of Finnish Lapland below the majestic Levi Fell mountain

The festive holiday period is a good time to visit Father Christmas in his own magical kingdom of Lapland. Just after Christmas, things are quieter in Lapland and it is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy some quality family time together,

Levi is the larger of our 2 resorts for Santa breaks, with a bustling attractive village centre, festively lit streets and a wide selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and bars, all within easy walking distance.

Ylläs is an idyllic unspoiled Lappish village with marvellous scenery and high-quality cosy log cabins dotted around the woods. Äkäs Hotel is the main focus of entertainment but there is also a handful of colourful local bars and restaurants and an excellent large supermarket.

This slightly longer break also includes all our standard activities and benefits plus an extra day, which enables you to choose from a wide range of Optional Adventures.

This trip is perfect if you’re looking for a taste of traditional Lapland. Saariselkä is one of the region’s northernmost towns, so you can expect plenty in the way of secluded hotels and footprint-free snow. The highlight of the holiday, though, is Santa’s Resort – Father Christmas’ magical home.

Santa was so busy last Christmas, he told us that he needed extra helpers this winter – YOU! That’s why he’s arranged our Santatsic Secret Forest adventure with loads of organised fun and games to make sure you enjoy a true Lappish Christmas!

There are few experiences quite as exhilarating as driving a snowmobile through Arctic snowscapes. Your short break includes a one hour Snowmobile Adventure amid the fells, forests and frozen lakes of Europe's last wilderness.