The Only place in the whole world that you can make a 10 Year old question if Santa does exist, and prove he does. In Lapland in winter time, it is Santa time. With loads of adventures based around Santa. Below you will find various Attractions that are in Lapland for the kids and adults alike.
Santa Visit to the Cabin
Probably the best for the kids and adults. Picture this, You are sitting in the cabin with the fire roaring snow falling outside and trotting up the lane outside the cabin is a sledge pulled by reindeer and in the sledge is Santa and his elves. They stop outside the cabin and knock on the door to visit the kids. This is so popular and the kids faces are a picture. This costs approximately 65 Euros and is well worth the money.
Lapp Village
This is located approximately 15 Min's Walk from the cabin in the pine forest. It host activities for the kids like their very own snowmobile rides, Husky puppies, Santa's workshop a bar and restaurant for the adults. Click here for loads more info http://www.lappvillage.fi
Samis Reindeer Farm
At Samis Reindeer Farm you can have fun and see loads of new things. You can do reindeers rides and safaris, Lasso contests, Round up over 100 Reindeer. This is a fun day out. Click here for more Info http://www.saminporotila.fi/ In The summer you can even milk a reindeer, how bizarre
Icelandic Horse Riding
This
is a great experience trotting on a icelandic horse (they all look the same to me) through the forest over frozen lakes this really is a great day out in winter or summer. Click Here for more details. http://www.lapinvaellushevoset.fi
Santa's Animal Park
Another great fun place, This is like a UK wildlife park with llamas, goats, a pig that keeps trying to get into the cafe, horses. It is about a 30 min walk from the cabin but well worth it. Click here for more info http://www.konijanka.fi
Husky Safari
This is brilliant a 9km Trek with a team of husky dogs you sit with your family in the sledge covered with a warm blanket and race through the forest a truly amazing experience. These husky dogs will run and run. Click here for more info http://www.arcticsafaris.fi/
SnowMobiles
Snowmobiles are one of those things you never grow out of. They are just so much fun. When you turn up for your snowmobile adventure you are shown exactly what to do and given all the correct equipment that keeps you warm. If you have kids don't worry as a large sledge with sides is attached to the back which you partner and children can lye in while you drive. In the sledge you will find warm blankets, so you can sit back and enjoy the lapland scenery. Click here for more info http://www.destinationlapland.com
Ice Fishing
Yllas in Lapland is located right next to a lake approximately 500 Meters from the log cabin. You can ice fish on the lake. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout, arctic char, brown trout. Ice fishing is when you cut a hole in the lake and fish in the hole, i have yet to catch something but it is good fun. Click here for more info http://www.yllas.fi
