The country of Finland is bordered by Sweden, Norway and Russia and so you can imagine that they know a thing or two about snow.  Northern Finland is known to have snow flurries as early as September and the snow that falls, will remain until May.  The air here is fresh, dry and cold and the snow is thick on the roofs of the residents.

Skiing is a way of life here and people also go ice fishing, dog sledding and many other outdoor activities, whether they are done for fun or for fitness.  Families who will be visiting Finland will not want to miss a visit with Santa and this can be done by booking a holiday to Lapland. Each child will get their individual turn with the man in the red suit and be able to visit his cabin.

Once you have spent some time on the slopes skiing or snowboarding, you can then have fun by snowmobiling over the hills and right across the frozen lakes.  If you want to travel in a more natural style, there are teams of huskies or even reindeer that will take you on a tour of the area.  For those who are adventurous, they can spend a night in an igloo, a Lapp hut or a hotel made totally out of ice.