New Year in Lapland: Prices, entertainment, accommodation, tourist reviews and many photos

Feeling like a mischievous child and finding yourself in an incredible fairy tale is probably the most cherished desire of every adult. Sometimes I really want to throw away all the worries, problems and plunge into a carefree childhood. Of course, everyone looks at life realistically, and understands that time cannot be returned. But to plunge into a fabulous atmosphere is quite possible. One cannot but agree that New Year's Eve is the most magical time. And in order for all the magic to gradually run dry, you need to celebrate the holiday in a special way. A very good idea for celebrating New Year 2019 will be a holiday in Lapland.

Entertainment options in Lapland

In the fabulous residence of Santa Claus, winter lasts for 200 days, while the polar night continues. But such weather on New Year's Eve does not mean at all that you have to sit in your room and look at the endlessly falling snow.

During the holiday period, tourists are offered many exciting and interesting activities:

• Visit to the village with the residence of Santa Claus. Here you can personally chat with Santa, and also ride with him on a real team with his magic deer or beautiful husky dogs.
• Visiting the popular ski resorts Ruka, Ylläs, Levi, Püh where you can not only learn how to ride boards and ski, but also ride a snowmobile.
• Tours of ice sculpture parks. Tourists have a unique opportunity not only to look at a real ice house, but also to live in it. In such houses everything is provided with the latest technology, there is even an ice sauna.

And this is only part of the possible entertainment. The most important thing is not to miss the northern lights. Such a beautiful sight will forever remain in memory.

Lapland New Year Accommodation

City

Hotel City is located in the center of Rovaniemi. The main advantage of this hotel is the residence of Santa Claus, which is nearby. The hotel itself has a wonderful restaurant with a rich buffet. A variety of Sami or international dishes are available for breakfast, dinner and lunch. Also, the hotel payment includes free internet, parking for a car, sauna, mini-bar. This hotel has rooms designed for every budget. The minimum cost of housing is from 86 euros per day.

Arctic TreeHouse

Arctic TreeHouse is a hotel located directly on the territory of the residence of the beloved fairy-tale character. All rooms are decorated in an interesting Scandinavian style. The room has everything you need to stay at the hotel: huge windows overlooking the chic forest, and through them you can clearly see the northern lights. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, gift shop and the famous Finnish bathhouse. The hotel organizes excursions to the deer farm, the village of Santa Claus, and sledding. There are 3 types of rooms for clients - a suite with a gorgeous view, a suite with a kitchenette, a suite with a view of the glass house for two. Price per night will be from 100 euros.

Rantasipi Pohjanhovi

Rantasipi Pohjanhovi is a beautiful hotel located on the banks of the river in the center of Rovaniemi. The hotel offers all services for living and an unforgettable vacation: a sauna, a swimming pool, a night club with a karaoke bar, a wonderful restaurant with a romantic view of the river. Morning breakfast is included in the price. Near the hotel there is a shop, cafe, and also the airport at a distance of 9 km. Room rates from 90 euros per day.

Unforgettable New Year tours 2019 in Lapland

Tourists who decide to celebrate New Year 2019 in Lapland are offered a very interesting and exciting program.It includes visiting exhibitions, an excursion to the residence of Santa Claus, a fun concert program. Having been in the house of everyone's beloved fairytale character Santa, you can take a photo with him, as well as personally write and send a letter with a wish for the next New Year. In addition, in the village you can buy souvenirs for relatives and friends as a keepsake.

Just 2 km from the village is the superb Santa Claus Park, where you can meet funny gnomes and elves. These little creatures will teach adults and kids how to bake delicious gingerbread cookies, and they will also ride on a sleigh and treat them to hot mulled wine.

Visiting the Arctic Museum you can learn about the culture and traditions of Lapland. For outdoor enthusiasts, the most suitable option would be to go to such unforgettable places as Ruka, Kuusamo or Levi in ​​order to have a great time while skiing, ice skating, snowboarding or sledding with a deer or dog harness.

The cost of New Year's entertainment in Lapland

Christmas holidays in fabulous Lapland can fill your life with incredible fabulous emotions. But as for the cost of entertainment - it is rather big and will require large expenses. Prices for the New Year tour per person start from 800-900 euros. On average, a holiday in Lapland per person costs 1300-1700 euros. And this account does not include additional expenses for entertainment, for example:

• a visit to the Ranua Zoo costs 70 euros;
• photo with Santa Claus at his residence - 17 euros;
• a ticket to the Arktikum Fantastic Museum costs 11 euros;
• a walk in the Santa Park - 25 euros;
• a tour of the reindeer herding farm, which will be remembered for a long time - 80 euros;
• visit to the husky dog ​​farm - 90 euros.

Reviews from tourists

The most amazing and wonderful phenomenon that impresses all tourists is the northern lights. It illuminates everything around with a bright color. It's worth admiring. Of course, the magic residence of Santa Claus, walks in the most beautiful park, skiing, deer and cute husky dogs can not leave indifferent. New Year's Eve in the enchanting country of Lapland is the best gift not only for children, but also for the whole family. After all, where, no matter how here, you can get so many unforgettable emotions and impressions. But, in order to provide yourself with such a rich and unforgettable vacation, you need to take care in advance and book a tour. There are many who want and you can not catch it!