12/06/2026
Controversial travel opinion…
If you're thinking about a family trip to Lapland, I might actually tell you to skip December.
Hear me out.
Everyone assumes Christmas is the best time to go, but I'm recommending Easter and late winter to more and more of my clients.
Here's why:
❄️ Snow conditions are better from February through to April, so you're much more likely to experience the magical winter wonderland you're hoping for.
❄️ The days are longer, with beautiful blue skies that give you more time to enjoy the scenery and activities.
❄️ Flights are cheaper and accommodation is easier to secure, meaning your budget goes further. Rather than paying a premium for a December departure, you could put that money towards more experiences or upgraded accommodation, such as a luxury cabin or a unique glass-roofed stay.
❄️ Lower prices and good availability in school holidays also mean that you can stay for longer, making it feel like a proper Arctic adventure rather than a whirlwind trip.
❄️ And yes, you can still meet Santa if you want to. After all, if you're a parent you'll know that kids are always thinking about Christmas. My little girl was enthusiastically telling me her Christmas list for 2026 last week and never misses an opportunity to break into a chorus of Away in a Manger or Jingle Bells!
Don't get me wrong, we've visited in December and it was absolutely magical. If you want elves singing on the plane and a fully immersive Christmas experience, it's hard to beat.
But if you'd rather experience the real beauty of Lapland - peaceful forests, husky sledding through fresh snow, reindeer wandering the trees and maybe even the Northern Lights overhead - all while avoiding the biggest crowds and getting far more for your money, Easter is one of travel's best-kept secrets.
Sometimes the best trips happen when you ignore the obvious choice. ✈️