A fine land of winter wilderness, roaming reindeer and the mystical Northern Lights – if it's good enough for Santa to call home, it's sure to know a thing or two about luxury holidays.
Private excursions show you the wonders of Lapland, while four and five-star hotels give the warmest welcome in from the cold - complete with spas, swimming pools and cosy bars.
Finland has some of the most spectacular hotels in the skiing world, made all the more marvelous by panoramic windows and glass ceilings - sometimes even a wake-up service - that give you the best chance of witnessing the Northern Lights.
The spas are superb; some housing multiple indoor and outdoor swimming pools plus more saunas than you can shake a Santa hat at. And with children's soft play centres, reindeer enclosures and bowling alleys, there's entertainment for everyone.
Food-wise, choose between a la carte speciality restaurants and big people-pleasing buffets, or opt for a room-only deal and sample the local restaurants at your leisure.
Finland's answer to chalets is luxury log cabins - snug as can be in forests or on lakesides with wood burning stoves and private saunas. These tend to come on a self-catered board basis, with easy access to the resort centre for food shops and restaurants.
Granting the freedom to feast where and when you like, Finland has some amazing self-catered accommodation. Lovely self-contained cabins come with saunas and roaring log fires, while apartments allow access to swimming pools and wellness centres if you're in pursuit of pampering.
Accommodation | Resort | Price (per person) from |
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Design Hotel Levi | Levi | £1989 |
Star Arctic Hotel | Saariselka | |
Panorama Hotel | Levi | £820 |
Yllas Saaga Spa Hotel | Yllas | £1299 |
K5 Hotel | Levi | £1539 |