Skiing in Lapland
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Duration
3 hours
Pricing
Gliding down the perfect snow is great fun for all ages, with Saariselkä skiing run for everyone from first‑timers to experienced skiers and boarders.
Skiing in Saariselkä, in Finnish Lapland, puts you right in the middle of the untouched wilderness of Northern Lapland.Expect quiet, uncrowded ski slopes in Lapland, wide-open Arctic views and a quick, easy bus ride from your hotel in Saariselkä. Don’t miss out on family skiing in Lapland. It’s where skiing meets a little Christmas magic.
Arctic skiing in incredible snow
The snow quality is excellent for downhill skiing in Lapland, and there are snow cannons on every slope just in case the cover needs a little extra perfecting.
- You’ll get a 3-hour ski session including your lift pass and equipment.
- Uncrowded pistes - perfect for anybody putting on skis for the first time.
- 23 slopes, with 15 illuminated for floodlit skiing in the evenings.
What’s included in the skiing excursion?
When you book the downhill skiing excursion it will include a lift pass and use of equipment for 3 hours.
How do I get to the ski centre in Saariselkä
There are 3 bus stops to get to the ski centre, at Santa’s Hotel Riekonlinna, the Santa’s Holiday Club and at Santa’s Hotel Tunturi. Please note that the ski bus is not included in the holiday price and is payable locally.
If you need a drink or a snack, try the ski bar at the bottom of the slopes or the restaurant at the top of Kaunispää fell. The ski centre has an excellent shop and the hire equipment has some top notch choices like Telemark skis.
What facilities are there for snowboarders?
For snowboarders, there are 2 freestyle parks with a half pipe to try out tricks and jumps. There’s also a kid’s park in the centre especially for children.
Can I book ski lessons?
Lesson times are confirmed in resort, and your lift pass is flexible, so you can start it whenever suits you, perfect if you’d like to get a bit of practice in before your lesson.
If you fancy private ski lessons, you can book local instructors in resort, all of whom speak excellent English, from £150 per person. This includes a 1 hour and 30 minute private lesson, plus use of a lift pass and equipment for three hours. Prices vary depending on the number of people in your group, with private lessons available for up to six people.
How to book skiing in Lapland
Book at the same time as your holiday, after you've booked via 'Manage Your Booking' or call us.
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No one knows how to make Christmas more magical
Flights, transfers, half-board accommodation, a fun-filled trip and snowsuits are all included, so your family Lapland holiday is easy to plan and great value.
Seeing Lapland in the snow is all part of the experience, so if we decide that there’s not enough snow, you can change your travel dates, within the same season, or get a full refund.
A remote spot in the far north of Finland, 200km above the Arctic Circle. Saariselkä has around 200 days a year with snow, which often starts falling in October.
