5 Things to Do and Places to See in Winter Scandinavia

The Northern Lights is a unique natural phenomenon of red, green, and yellow lights literally dancing in the sky. It’s caused by cosmic rays, solar wind, and magnetospheric plasma interacting with the upper layers of the atmosphere. October to February is considered the best time to witness Aurora Borealis and some of the best places to do that are Abisko Aurora Sky Station in Sweden, the Rovaniemi region in Finland, and Lofoten Islands or Tromsø in Norway. Northern Lights are also fantastic in Alaska, so find out when is the best time to view it in "midnight sun land" there.
Check out our Northern Lights package tour in Finland to get a better idea of the destination

One of the most popular and exciting winter activities in Scandinavia is dog or reindeer sledding. It can be found almost anywhere, but the most popular spots are the Santa Claus village in Finland and Tromsø in Norway. Talk to your travel specialist to find out more.

Ice hotels are among the highlights of Scandinavian winter. Each year they are built from scratch using big ice blocks. Usually, ice hotel owners attract well-known designers to participate in the process and as a result, travelers get a unique opportunity to spend a night or two in a frozen masterpiece, sleeping on an ice bed covered with a reindeer skin and a special thermal blanket.
These hotels are usually booked out many months in advance, so don’t postpone and start making your travel plans for winter today

Scandinavian winter already sounds like a lot of fun, but there’s even more to explore! One of the most unforgettable experiences is joining a cruise across the Arctic Circle to visit an Art Nouveau town of Alesund, see the magnificent Trollfjord and meet indigenous Sami people nearby Kirkness.

Did you know that Santa Claus actually lives in his own estate in the Finnish Lapland? Of course, you won’t find elves and fictional characters here. But sending a postcard from the official Santa Claus Office in Rovaniemi is a childish dream come true, isn’t it? Besides, you can dine in a Michelin restaurant and do some souvenir shopping along the way.