Short break holidays in Finland

… you enjoy wilderness. With lots of water around. There is no shortage of lakes and rivers for playing in. And for winter wilderness, snow shoeing, cross country skiing or husky riding is second to none.

... you want to see the Northern Lights. With short breaks that take you up beyond the Arctic Circle, chances are high here. Combine it with some snowy activities to make it the best aurora ever.

... you want a half term trip with a difference for your children. Finland is all about nurturing through nature. Try snowshoeing, reindeer sledding, ice fishing and so much more.

... you want to see bears. Spend a night or two in a heated bear watching hide with expert naturalists and nothing but the sounds of woodland creatures all around

….you don’t like being outdoors. Finns like to sauna in winter and then roll naked in the ice. Getting out, or indeed letting it all out, is like a life force in Finland.

… you want to just fly in and fly out to meet Santa. We do offer holidays that meet the magical one, but also like to enjoy his other worldly landscapes while we're at it.

… you want a cheap getaway. Like all Nordic holidays, they come at a price. But their landscapes are priceless.

… you just want a city break. Even our trips to Helsinki encourage you to take in its exquisite environs such as small coastal villages or Repovesi National Park.

Most short breaks in Finland take place during the winter, with people seeking out the Northern Lights, or going snow shoeing and cross country skiing, or simply enjoying the peaceful, frozen wilderness. In the Inari region, you have the highest probability of seeing the aurora borealis from Sep-Oct and again Feb-March. Summertime trips to go wildlife watching, for example, are usually May-Sep but benefit from the long days and midnight sun. Temperatures can vary, reaching as high as 30°C in summer and as low as -30°C or lower in the Arctic winters – so come prepared.