With sun-kissed horizons, frozen trees, Northern Lights, and plenty of parks, the scenery in Lapland is as gorgeous as it gets. Because this region is in the far north, ski resorts are covered in snow from the months of December to May. Expect all types of skiing holidays in Lapland, including freestyle, alpine, snowboarding, telemark, off-piste, and cross-country.
It is only a short drive from Rovaniemi airport and offers 9 lifts and 14 slopes with the longest stretching 1800 metres. The nearby Pyhä-Luosto National Park connects to major cross-country ski paths. Experience downhill skiing on the off-piste routes regardless of your skill level. Check out an amethyst mine that opens to visitors around the area and enjoy some traditional Finnish foods in one of the restaurants.
Combine your skiing holidays in Lapland with a thrilling winter experience on the coast. Storklinten is barely an hour's drive from Luleå city, where there's a wide array of activities, foods, and culture. It may be small, but it has all you need for a holiday, including a restaurant for skiers. Grab some freshly baked bread from a bakery within the vicinity.
Located at the border of Lapland and Lakeland, Vuokatti is a popular ski resort that welcomes visitors year-round. Within the centre are reindeer farms, Olympic training, husky safaris, and snowmobiles. During summer, do pony trekking, car racing, cycling, and have fun with kids in the theme parks.
Being one of the best-rated places for ski holidays in Lapland, Levi provides 45 slopes and numerous activities in 230-kilometre cross-country tracks. Explore a lively holiday village with varied types of accommodations like glass igloos and log cabins a few minutes from the airport. Don't miss the best chance to view Northern Lights and the darkest sky on a snowshoeing or dog-sledging tour.
Highly-regarded in the Nordics, Ruka was recognized as the best Finnish ski resort in the 2016 World Ski Awards. The town resort, which is quite popular with holidaymakers, has 34 slopes and 21 lifts in pristine landscapes with snow lasting for about 200 days of the year. You can also spot wildlife in the area, especially the arctic animals. Besides skiing, visitors enjoy rafting, biking, fishing, and hiking during the off-season. Make the most of your skiing holidays in Lapland by staying in the Santa's summer cottages.
| 💳 Highest rates | in December |
|---|---|
| 🥳 Busiest month | December |
| 🛏️ Popular accommodation types | Apartment rental and House rentals |
| 🌡️ Warmest weather | 17 °C in July and August |
| 🥶 Coldest weather | -15 °C in January and February |
| 🌧️ Rainiest months | August and June |
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Ski holidays in Lapland are usually in January, when the average temperature is around -15°C.
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