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Destination
Finnish Lapland
Snow that squeaks underfoot. A sky that moves. Lakes frozen still.
Best months
December to March
Deep snow, and dark skies for the northern lights.
Suggested stay
7 to 10 nights
The journey on this site is nine nights.
Climate
Very cold
Usually minus 10 to minus 25°C in winter, and colder on still nights.
Local time
Rovaniemi Daylight saving from late March to late October.
Forest, fell and frozen lakes, at the top of Europe.
In winter the light is low and blue, and the snow is deep.
We plan for the cold, so you can enjoy it.
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Best time to travel
Dark skies, deep snow, then the midnight sun.
Winter is for the northern lights and the snow. Summer is for the midnight sun. This journey is built for winter.
Northern lightsClear, dark skies needed
Northern lights: best Feb to Mar and Sep to Oct.
Deep snowHuskies, skis, snowshoes
Deep snow: best Jan to Mar.
Midnight sunHiking, lakes, light all night
Midnight sun: best Jun to Jul.
A guide only. Weather varies from year to year, so we check it with you when we design the journey.
What to expect
Short days, long nights, and real cold.
Pace
Daylight is short in midwinter. We plan the outdoor hours around it, and keep the nights free for the sky.
What to pack
Thermal layers, wool and good gloves. Heavy outer suits and boots are usually provided for outings.
Food
Reindeer, Arctic char, cloudberries and lingonberries. Simple food, done well.
The northern lights
Never guaranteed. Clear skies matter more than anything, so we stay far from town lights.
Before you go
Cold, light and Sámi land.
We confirm each of these with you before you travel.
Checked against official sources in October 2026.
Entry
Finland is in the Schengen area. Visitors from the UK, the US, Australia and many other countries can stay up to 90 days in any 180 without a visa. Fingerprints and a photo are taken at the border on your first visit. A travel authorisation called ETIAS is planned, and the official EU site shows when it begins.
Cold
Frostbite is a real risk on windy days. Cover your skin, keep moving, and listen to your guides.
Light
In December and January the sun barely rises in the far north. The blue twilight lasts for hours.
Sámi homeland
The north is home to the Sámi, the only indigenous people of the European Union. Ask before photographing people or reindeer herds.
Driving
Roads are icy, and reindeer wander onto them. We use drivers who know both.
Money
The euro. Cards are accepted almost everywhere.
Official advice
Rules can change at short notice. Check your own government’s travel advice when you book, and again before you fly.
Where we stay
Glass roofs, log walls and the fell behind.
Three examples of the kind we look for: four and five star hotels and boutique stays we would choose ourselves.
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The journey · Frost and Firelight
Finnish Lapland, built around you.
Four places in nine nights. The rest is planned around who you are.
- Across the Arctic Circle.
- A glass roof and a long night.
- The heart of Sámi country.
- The top of Finland.