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Hi
Had any one been skiing in Finland Lapland during Christmas ?
Any information will do as i am planing in going with Family for Christmas holidays.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Cold, dark but not miserable
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I have to admit I haven´t been there precisely at Christmas, only January to May, but plenty of friends have been at the end of the year. The sun doesn´t show during Christmas time, but once you get used to it it can be magical and soothing, and the snow lights everything up. Pistes are very well lit so you don´t have to ski in darkness! Not every piste is lit though so not every piste will be open, I would presume, even if there´s plenty of snow. Someone correct me if I´m wrong.
It can get super cold that time of year, but in my experience January-February are usually colder and December can be ok. But if it´s cold and windy, then it´s really, really cold. I mean really. If you think you´ve packed your warmest stuff, then double that. Don´t think anything´s too warm or too much. Toe warmers are a must and something to cover your face. And the warmest mittens you can find.
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Hi @Meaner or anyone else, is it possible or desirable to book skiing in Finland independently? I'm struggling to get a feel for booking for next season.
Thanks.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@sabreboy, I always do things DIY. Don't see the need now for a holiday operation with tinternet. Should be no problem to book flights, car/transfer, and accommodation in Finland yourself. I'm sure if you call or email the resort they will be super helpful.
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You mean not to use a travel agent but to book your flights, hotels etc by yourself? Since I live in Finland, if I fly instead of taking the train I always just book a flight from Helsinki to Kittila, if I´m going to Levi or Yllas, or Ivalo, if I´m going to Saariselka. Or Kuusamo if going to Ruka but that´s technically not Lapland. Arranging everything else (transfers, lodging) is easy through the ski centers´net pages, and all the net pages should also be in English. I´m sure you can also arrange all sorts of activities (dog sledding etc) through your hotel. Travelling in Finland is not always cheap though, so I don´t know if a travel agent could get a better package deal on everything you need?
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Thanks both, yes I normally book DIY to France/Italy/Austria, but have never tried Finland, yet. Flights look simple enough, there seem to be plenty hotels and self-catering apartments to consider.
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