When should I visit Swedish Lapland?
Best time to go to Swedish Lapland The best time to visit Swedish Lapland for a snow based holiday is from December to March. During these months the conditions are usually perfect for a wide variety of outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging with huskies.
How many days in Lapland is enough?
POPULAR ITINERARIES An average stay in Lapland is usually 4 days. This is a short getaway that can also be easily extended with extra nights and optional activities. But don’t let that restrict you, pick what interests you the most and Nordic Visitor can tailor your dream trip.
How do I get from Sweden to Lapland?
The quickest way to get from Sweden to Lapland is to fly and taxi which costs 250 kr – 2000 kr and takes 5h 26m. Is there a direct bus between Sweden and Lapland? No, there is no direct bus from Sweden to Lapland. However, there are services departing from Stockholm and arriving at Rovaniemi via Tornio Haparanda.
Can you visit Santa in Swedish Lapland?
This short winter break in Swedish Lapland is fun for all ages! Get in the holiday spirit with a visit to Santa Claus at his forest cabin and enjoy traditional Swedish Christmas activities, including a traditional “julbord” buffet.
Can you see aurora borealis in Sweden?
The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, is a natural light display that is frequent during the winter months in northern Sweden thanks to the geographical proximity to the Arctic Circle and the magnetic north pole.
Is Sweden expensive?
On a global scale, Sweden isn’t even in the top 10 most expensive countries. Most surveys rank the overall cost of living below that of the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Americans may find Sweden considerably more expensive than it is at home, however.
Do you need a car in Lapland?
Lapland is easy to explore using public transport and on our first visit we did exactly that. However we would highly recommend renting a car if you are comfortable driving in Europe. This will give you the flexibility of exploring little-known areas and offbeat nooks and crannies of Finnish Lapland.
Where is the best Lapland experience?
Best places to visit in Lapland
- ROVANIEMI. BEST FOR: • The indoor Santa Park, which features a post office where you can send postcards home.
- KITTILA. BEST FOR: • The Snow Village, made from real ice and snow.
- IVALO. BEST FOR: • Snowmobile and husky sled rides, plus meet the reindeer.
- KUUSAMO. BEST FOR: •
Is Swedish Lapland expensive?
There aren’t many truly ‘cheap’ tours in Swedish Lapland and you could easily blow hundreds (or thousands!) of dollars on a few short excursions. However, there are some options that are a little more affordable.
How far is Swedish Lapland from Stockholm?
1023 km
How far is it from Stockholm to Lapland? It is 1023 km from Stockholm to Lapland. It is approximately 1144.4 km to drive.
Is a day trip to Lapland worth it?
Santa’s Lapland is worth more than a day trip When Mother Nature plays along and covers the landscape in a blanket of snow, it’s like landing in Narnia, and then you can go snow-mobiling, take a reindeer ride, try ice fishing, sledging, cross-country and downhill skiing, and even drive a husky sled.
Is Sweden or Finland better for northern lights?
Norway is undoubtedly the best place for seeing the northern lights in Scandinavia, especially if you want to capture the aurora dancing above spectacular fjords and waterfalls.