Lapland in winter feels like stepping straight into a Christmas movie. ❄️✨

#hellochristmas Lapland in winter feels like stepping straight into a Christmas movie. ❄️✨ Lapland, Finland (Rovaniemi & around) is the “official” hometown of Santa Claus, right on the Arctic Circle. In December the days are short, the snow is deep, and the sky glows blue before the Northern Lights sometimes sweep across the horizon. You can actually cross the Arctic Circle line in Santa Claus Village, meet Santa every day of the year, send postcards with a special Arctic Circle postmark, and wander through streets covered in snow and fairy lights.  Outside the village, Rovaniemi turns into a huge winter playground: • Glide through frozen forests on husky and reindeer sleigh rides, often combined with visits to local farms where you learn about Arctic life.  • Join a snowmobile safari or try ice fishing on a frozen lake, then warm up with hot berry juice by the fire.  • At night, escape the city lights to hunt for the Northern Lights – Lapland’s dark winter skies give you a good chance of seeing the aurora dancing.  Stay in cozy log cabins or glass-roofed igloos, where you can watch the snow fall (or the aurora) from your bed. And don’t forget to experience a traditional Finnish sauna – the perfect reward after a day in -20°C. Travel tips • Best time for snow + Christmas vibes: December–March (Christmas weeks are the busiest and priciest).  • Pack serious winter gear: thermal layers, snow boots, mittens, balaclava – it is the Arctic. • Choose operators that respect local nature and Sámi culture; tourism is growing fast here, so traveling responsibly really matters.  Hashtags idea for Trip Moments #lapland #rovaniemi #santaclausvillage #visitfinland #arcticcircle #northernlights #huskysafari #reindeersafari #winterwonderland #christmastrip