Lappish cuisine is earthy and seasonal, featuring sautéed reindeer with lingonberries, smoked Arctic char, and chanterelle soup. Sweet treats include cardamom pulla and leipäjuusto with cloudberry jam. In Rovaniemi, Nili offers rustic flavours, while Rakas presents refined interpretations of Arctic ingredients.
Holiday Packages
Lapland holiday Packages
Base yourself in Rovaniemi for easy activities, family friendly fun, and days filled with Santa visits, snowmobile trails, and wildlife parks. Choose Levi or Ylläs for serenity, starlit silence, timber lodges beside ski runs, and forest paths that slip into deep wilderness. For the purest Arctic stillness, Saariselkä offers untouched fells, husky safaris through narrow pine corridors, and wide northern horizons. If romance is the goal, Kakslauttanen surrounds you with glass igloos, candlelit dinners, and soft snowfall outside your window.
Good to know
Time Zone
GMT+2 hours, Summer GMT+3 hours
Languages
Finnish, Swedish, English
Dialing Code
+358
Electricity
230V, 50Hz, Type F
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Experiences
Lapland holiday experiences
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Chase the aurora across open fells: On clear nights, the sky unfurls in waves of green, pink, and white. Travel with a guide to wide treeless summits or frozen lakes, watch patterns shimmer above you, and feel the quiet exhilaration of witnessing something both delicate and immense.
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Ride with huskies through Arctic forests: Teams of eager dogs pull you along winding trails that cut through snow heavy spruces. The only sound is the runner against powder and the occasional bark carried on cold air. Learn the commands, meet your team, and savour the silent glide.
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Snowshoe to hidden viewpoints: Simple, steady steps take you to ridge tops where Lapland’s scale stretches in every direction. The light changes constantly, pooling gold at midday before sinking into soft indigo. Bring a thermos of hot berry juice and linger in the calm.
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Visit a reindeer farm near Inari: Meet Sámi herders, listen to stories of migration routes and tradition, and share a warm drink beside a fire. Feed the reindeer, learn their importance to Arctic culture, and walk through peaceful enclosures where bells chime softly against the cold.
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Relax in a lakeside sauna: Spend unhurried hours moving between heat and frozen air. Step from the wooden room into bright snow, cool your skin, then return to the soft warmth and scent of pine. It is a ritual that leaves both mind and body hushed.
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Cruise the icebreaker tracks of the Gulf of Bothnia: Board an icebreaker to watch thick sheets crack beneath the ship’s hull. Afterward, don a flotation suit and float among the ice floes, a surreal moment of stillness in a steel-coloured seascape.
- Explore Arktikum in Rovaniemi: This museum and science centre traces Arctic history, Sámi heritage, and the fragile beauty of northern ecosystems. Walk through light filled galleries, watch immersive films, and deepen your understanding of the region that surrounds you.
Food, culture & local life & heritage
Lapland’s cultural tapestry is grounded in Sámi traditions, northern resilience, and a close relationship with nature. In Rovaniemi, Arktikum and Korundi showcase heritage and modern art. Artisan workshops preserve symbolic crafts, while festivals and winter markets celebrate light, community, and seasonal creativity.
Lapland’s local life blends Sámi traditions with Arctic resilience, where reindeer herding, joik chanting, and handicrafts shape daily culture. Communities live closely with nature’s rhythm – polar nights, midnight sun, and vast tundra – preserving heritage through festivals, storytelling, and sustainable land practices across generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
When’s the best time to travel to Lapland for a holiday?
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Lapland is magical in every single season. Winter (December to March) brings snow, Northern Lights, and festive charm. Spring (April to May) offers quieter days and longer nights. Summer (June to August) is perfect for hiking and the midnight sun. And finally, autumn (September to November) adds golden hues to your days and the welcomed return of the Northern Lights.
What is the latest travel update for Lapland holidays?
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Travel requirements and events can change very quickly, so it’s smart to check official sources or contact holidays@qatarairways.com.qa before booking. Staying information ensures you don’t miss seasonal highlights, special events, or must-visit sports in the city.
Why should I go on holiday to Lapland with Qatar Airways Holidays?
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With Qatar Airways Holidays, your Lapland trip is an exclusive Flight + Hotel package which give you unbeatable choices and value! With 170+ destinations, 200k+ hotels, 40+ hotels, and access to global events and concerts, your holiday becomes effortless, exciting, and unforgettable.
Will I earn Avios when I book my Lapland holiday package with Qatar Airways Holidays?
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Yes. You will earn Avios for your entire Flight + Hotel holiday package in addition to Avios you earn from Qatar Airways flights.
Can I pay for my Lapland holiday package with Avios?
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Yes. If you have sufficient Avios balance, you can pay with a combination of Cash + Avios, and you will even earn Avios on the package you book using Avios.