Where is Lapland and how much does it cost to go? – The Sun

IT’S every child’s dream to visit Lapland with their family for Christmas – and meet Santa while they’re there.

From sleigh rides to toboggans and staying in log cabins, it will be an unforgettable family holiday.

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From how to do Lapland on a budget by putting together your own break to all-inclusive package holidays and Lapland day trips, read on for more info.

Where is Lapland and how cold does it get?

Though Father Christmas is meant to live at the North Pole, it’s not the easiest of places to get to – Lapland is a much better option.

Lapland is in Northern Finland on the Arctic Circle and is the perfect place for a winter family adventure in the snow – and you may even see the Northern Lights.

It gets very, very cold in Lapland, and is normally between 0 and -20C, but can be as cold as -40C.

Make sure to pack the warmest clothes possible, including snow boots, snow trousers and coats, thermals, wool socks and jumpers.

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Is Lapland a country?

No, Lapland is a region of northern Europe that is largely in the Arctic Circle and crosses over into Finland, Sweden and Russia's Kola Peninsula.

The area that people visit to see Father Christmas is usually in Finland .

How much does it cost to go to Lapland?

Lapland holidays don’t come cheap, but there are ways to keep the breaks more on budget.

One way of doing this is to put together your own flights and hotel package.

Visiting the Santa Claus Holiday Village

The Santa Claus Holiday Village is known as the "official" home of Santa Claus.

Families can book to stay at the Santa Claus Holiday Village in Rovaniemi in Finland at what is often considerably cheaper than the tour prices.

This is to stay in a classic cottage, and have a mini-kitchen, TV, sauna and terrace – Click here to book.

Kids can meet Santa every day at the holiday village and can have their photos taken with him and the elves.

The holiday village also has restaurants and cafes and is a few miles from Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland.

You can fly to Rovaniemi direct from London – Click here to book.

Visiting Santa Claus Levi

Levi is a ski resort in Kittilä that's popular with snowboarders as well as skiiers.

It's Finland's biggest ski resort and also has its very own dedicated Santa Claus experience, called Santa Claus Levi.

Families can book an hour at Santa Claus Levi, where they will visit Santa's home, which includes an an elf school, workshop and houses, as well as Christmas drinks and biscuits.

The whole family will get to meet Santa and kids will get a present – Click here to book.

You can stay at Polar Star Apartments in Levi – Click here to book  and then fly into Kittilä airport with a stop in Helsinki from London Heathrow –  Click here to book.

Voucher website deals

It's worth keeping an eye on voucher websites such as Living Social, Groupon and Wowcher for deals to Lapland.

These pop up from time to time and could save you some serious cash.

Sun Online Travel spotted a three-night deal to Lapland on Groupon that starts at £249pp, including breakfast, return flights and a four-star hotel.

You'll pay an extra £100 per person for extra tours, such as a husky safari and a visit to the Santa Claus Village. Click here to book.

Package holidays to Lapland

Tour operators like TUI and Thomas Cook offer Lapland holidays, with all parts of your break sorted for you.

TUI

TUI has 3-night Lapland breaks from £881pp – with low deposit of £75.

Snow clothes are included, which you'll collect on arrival. There's a go on a snowmobile, a story round the fire with Santa's elves, as well as a meet-up with Santa.

Other family fun to be had includes festive fireworks.

Inghams

A company that specialises in ski holidays, Inghams also has reasonably-priced breaks to Lapland.

They're currently offering  3-night Lapland breaks from £869pp. 

The price includes chartered return flights direct to Pajala, in Swedish Lapland, a private family meeting with Father Christmas, a token Christmas gift for every child and snowmobile, reindeer sleigh and husky sled rides.

Where is Lapland UK and how much does it cost?

Lapland UK, located in Ascot, Berkshire, allows kids to live out their dreams with Santa and his team.

After entering the park, guests are given an "Elf Passport" to travel along the elven pathways and through a magical door, as well as being able to buy "jingle" currency to spend at the experience.

Inside is a 90-minute show of immersive theatre, where performers interact with the audience.

Also along the way is a visit to the Toy Factory where kids can help build the toys, as well as "Mother Christmas" Kitchen with gingerbread decorating classes.

Kids will be able to meet huskies, reindeer and by the end of it, Father Christmas.

A visit to the ice skating rink as well as cafes, the post office and the sweet shop are also part of the day.

Tickets start from £75pp in early December and rise to £120pp on the days closer to Christmas.

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