When to go to Finland

Put simply, the time of year you should choose for your Finland holiday will be largely dictated by what you want to do. And, with different activities popping up throughout the seasons, you might just find yourself coming back for more.

A winter in Lapland affords all the fun and adventure you could wish for, particularly between late December and March when snow lies thick on the ground. What’s more, when you’ve tired of all the snowmobiling, husky safaris and snowshoeing, you’ll have the chance of catching one of nature’s greatest phenomena, the Northern Lights.

To make your hunt for the lights extra special, winter is, of course, the time to make the most of Scandinavia’s unique snow hotels. Alternatively, you can watch the aurora borealis play out above your very own bed, from the comfort of a glass igloo. Finland is also the place for Santa holidays, with Christmas trips bringing you and your little ones face to face with the man himself in the special surroundings of his wood-cabin home.

Not to be outdone, Finland in the summer also offers plenty of the unique. It’s one of the few places outside of America that you can go bear watching, with hides dotted along its eastern border. The warmer months are also ideal for a city break to Helsinki or visiting the gorgeous Finnish Lakeland, where pretty roads dive through evergreen forests. Then, come autumn, there’s the chance of spotting the Northern Lights without the big freeze of winter.

Lastly, don't overlook autumn, when the likes of foraging and forest hikes take centre stage. A season growing in popularity, it's also one of the best times to spot the aurora, which return to Arctic skies from as early as late-August.