The Finnish word for Santa Claus, joulupukki, means “Christmas goat” and has its roots in old pagan traditions, including the ...

From Lapland, Santa prepares to deliver gifts worldwide Finland’s Santa Claus Village near Rovaniemi is buzzing with early ...

On the Arctic Circle in northern Finland, Santa Claus Village serves up a comprehensive Christmas experience. Adults may get ...

British travellers are increasingly opting for international destinations over local cities for their Christmas holidays, ...

Winter is one of the best times to visit Finnish Lapland, allowing you to see the northern lights, visit Santa Claus Village, and go snowmobiling. Under the midnight sun in summer, you can stay out ...

The most wonderful time of the year is approaching, and if you love exploring snow-covered landscapes, experiencing polar ...

Sniffing around Gatwick for a bacon sandwich to get rid of the taste of sleep not fully eradicated by brushing my teeth, it ...

Christmas tourists are noticing a growing military presence in Lapland, where Santa Park doubles as a bomb shelter ...

I’m hanging on for dear life as Janne Honkanen, the owner of Octola Private Wilderness in Finland’s far north Lapland, zooms us into a skidding drift on a frozen lake. Finding crazy adventures in the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michelle Gross is a seasoned travel journalist based in Beaufort, SC. Finland natives and co-founders of The Long Drink, Sakari ...