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Best places to stay:

Hotel Harriniva

Muoni, Lapland, Finland

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Hotel Harriniva

A comfortable mid-range hotel that’s also the biggest husky dog centre in Finland, and the place for husky dog sledding. It’s also a Mecca for a host of other winter and summer outdoor activities, and seeing the Northern Lights.

Average £230

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2+ bedrooms

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Isokenkaisten Wilderness Lodge

Kuusamo, Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland

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exterior aerial view of the timber main lodge building lit up at night

Family-run rustic lodge in Finland’s remote north-east that celebrates local culture, with a super smoke sauna and a ‘wild food’ restaurant.

Average £120

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2+ bedrooms

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Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort

Saariselka, Lapland, Finland

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Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort

An exceptional wilderness and adventure resort, offering a full range of outdoor activities. Their best known for their glass-domed igloo rooms for star- and Northern Lights-gazing from bed.

Average £400

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2+ bedrooms

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Santa Claus Holiday Village

Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

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Santa Claus Holiday Village

A family-fuelled chalet holiday and entertainment park next to Santa Claus’ house, with snowmobiling, huskies and reindeers on your doorstep. Kid heaven.

Average £600

Extra beds

Pool

2+ bedrooms

Beach

Kids menu

Fitness center

Kids club