The snowy fells of Finland make for a magical long weekend. Icy taiga forests, the hush of a frozen landscape and the Northern Lights dancing above.
Our classic short breaks in Finland combine the very best the region has to offer. Exciting outdoor adventures, like husky mushing and snowmobiling. Unforgettable log cabin and glass igloo stays. Evenings spent chasing the Northern Lights.
The Aurora Nights team can tailor any of the trips below to include your choice of accommodation and activities. So you’re sure to find the Finland weekend break you’ve been dreaming of.
Explore our classic short breaks in Finland
Iso Syote & the Aurora View Suites
Nestled in the heart of Finnish Lapland, the Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel in Iso Syote boasts some of the most breathtaking vistas you'll ever encounter from their Aurora View Suites.
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from £2,000
Arctic Giant's Aurora Birdhouse Adventure
While many flock to the resorts in Rovaniemi or Ivalo, the lesser-known magical Finnish Arctic Lakeland is home to the unique and luxurious Arctic Giant Hotel.
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from £2,000
Aurora Across the Border
Combining two countries – Norway and Finland - you'll stay in new Boutique Hotel Cahkal, situated in Finnish Lapland in a prime Northern Lights hunting location.
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from £2,500
Aurora Log Cabin Adventure at Nangu
Experience the wonders of Finnish Lapland in Nangu, where you will spend 3 nights in an Aurora Log Cabin with views of the night sky to maximise your chances of seeing the Northern Lights.
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from £2,000
Finnish Arctic Highlights at Inari
This 4-night package at the Inari resort in Finland, includes a stay in an Aurora Cabin with a heated glass roof, for clear views of the night sky, to see the Northern Lights from the comfort of your bed, with plenty of outdoor excursions.
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from £2,250
Finnish Highlights of Lapland at Muotka
This 4-night package in Finnish Lapland combines a real log cabin experience with snowmobiling, husky sledding, snowshoeing - and Northern Lights hunting of course!
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from £2,250
Classic short breaks in Finland: FAQs
When is the best time of year to book a classic short break in Finland?
To see the Northern Lights, visit Finland from September to March. During autumn and winter, the nights are long and dark, which gives you a much better chance of seeing the Northern Lights.
Winter activities, like dog sledding and snowmobiling, are available from December and March. At this time of year, snow is guaranteed. You also have the option to combine your Northern Lights holiday with Christmas or New Year celebrations.
Unsure when to book your classic short break in Finland? Just get in touch with the Aurora Nights team for advice.
Read more: The Northern Lights: Season by Season
How long are your classic short breaks in Finland?
Our classic short breaks in Finland are between three nights and four nights long. Most are based across a long weekend, departing on Friday and returning home on Monday or Tuesday.
If you’d like to book a longer trip, take a look at our other Northern Lights holidays in Finland:
What can you see and do on a classic short break in Finland?
Depending on the time of year you visit, you can take your pick from activities like these:
- Enjoy the restful calm of the Arctic landscape on snowshoeing or cross-country skiing expeditions
- Try your hand at traditional Finnish activities, like ice fishing and dog sledding
- Experience the thrill of snowmobile, snow tubing or downhill skiing adventures
- Chase the Aurora with your expert Northern Lights guide, travelling into the wilderness in search of nature’s mesmerising light show
- Take a magical reindeer sleigh ride through the forest. Look out for elves as you journey to a private meeting with Santa Claus
- Take time to unwind with exclusive sauna and spa experiences. Or just hop into your own private hot tub as the Northern Lights dance above
- Get off the beaten track and escape into nature. Let our guides lead you through a world of frozen waterfalls and snow-laden trees, sharing tales of the local culture and the natural world
Where will I stay?
Finnish Lapland offers an array of unique accommodation. Wooden houses on stilts. Glass igloos with panoramic views of the night sky. Cosy log cabins with a roaring fire.
You can also stay at boutique hotels, in family-friendly villas and at eco-friendly resorts. Many accommodation options come with their own saunas and hot tubs.
There’s accommodation suited to every type of traveller. From couples to families to groups of friends travelling together. So just tell us your requirements and we’ll find the perfect fit.
What’s included in your classic short break in Finland packages?
Our classic short breaks to Finland include the following as standard:
- Accommodation
- Transfers
- Half-board or full-board dining (as per your preference)
- Arctic clothing for the duration of your trip
- Your choice of guided Arctic activities
Please note that flights are not included in our Northern Lights holiday packages. But if you’d like advice on the best airports and airlines to use when travelling to Finnish Lapland from the UK or the US, just let us know. We’ll be happy to help.
Can I plan a Northern Lights short break to Helsinki?
Helsinki is located in the south of Finland. Its location and high levels of light pollution mean you rarely see the Northern Lights on a Helsinki city break.
If you’d like to see the Northern Lights and Helsinki, a longer Northern Lights holiday is the best option. On a longer trip, you have time to explore Finland’s capital city before travelling north in search of the Northern Lights.
What should I wear on a Northern Lights classic short break in Finland?
During winter, Finnish Lapland is very cold. Temperatures rarely rise above freezing. So people tend to dress for comfort and warmth, even when dining out in the evenings.
We provide Arctic outerwear for the duration of your trip. This includes a snow jacket, thermal overalls, snow boots and Arctic gloves.
Underneath, you should wear plenty of warm layers, including thermal base layers. A hat, gloves and warm socks are also essential. And you’ll need a warm winter coat for transfers to and from the airport.
Read more: What to wear on a Northern Lights trip
Will I definitely see the Northern Lights?
Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee it. However, we do everything we can to maximise your chances of seeing the Northern Lights on your short break in Finland.
You’ll stay at remote lodges and hotels, in areas renowned for their Aurora sightings. We can arrange Northern Lights wake-up calls and book accommodation with panoramic night sky views.
Our expert Aurora guides will also take you on exciting excursions to chase the Northern Lights. They’re experts at finding clear, cloudless skies where the Northern Lights shine brightest.
Why book your classic short break to Finland with Aurora Nights?
When you book a Northern Lights short break with Aurora Nights, you can count on:
- Tailor-made trips — we tailor our short breaks in Finland to include your wish list destinations, accommodation and activities
- Exceptional experiences — with in-depth knowledge of Finnish Lapland, we offer a selection of exceptional hand-picked adventures
- Expert local guides — our experienced guides show you a lesser-seen side of Finland — and they’re great at tracking down the Northern Lights too
- A hassle-free holiday — we carefully craft your itinerary so you can relax and enjoy your Northern Lights trip
How do I book?
Choose from the list of tours above and click Enquire Now. We’ll use this tour as a basis for your bespoke trip, customising it to perfectly meet your requirements.
Can’t see a tour you like? Then just get in touch with the Aurora Nights team and we’ll design a long weekend in Finland just for you.
You may also like to browse our other short winter breaks:
Reviews
See what our clients say
Thank you for arranging a fabulous holiday, we had a really enjoyable time and would love to return in the future. Hotel Ranga is a lovely place to stay and the owner greeted guests in the restaurant, which was an unexpected welcoming touch. We didn’t see the Northern Lights due to the weather and the trip to the Eyjafjallajokull glacier and volcano was substituted by an excursion to Thorsmork, also due to the weather, which we thoroughly enjoyed; the brochure description doesn’t do it justice. We found Iceland and the people there really charismatic. Although the wind and snow cut short the amount of travelling we could do, we still covered a reasonable amount of what we wanted to see and our appetites are whetted for a return, perhaps in Spring or Summer. We found a couple of great places to eat near the Hotel in Reykjavik. Messin does tasty fish dishes and the Icelandic Street Food restaurant was excellent, offering simple but hearty soups with refills included in the price – great value.
Nigel Goadsby
Brilliant short break. Hotel Ranga was lovely, excellent food. Managed to see the Northern Lights as well! Iceland on the whole was quite expensive but a lovely place to visit, the people were very friendly.
Linda Palmer
Overall very good. Staff excellent and helpful. Accomodation basic but was what we expected. Tour guides very good (nature walks, snow mobiles, dog sleighs). Sky station disappointing as we never got to go up due to the weather and this seem to be a recurring feature.The alternative walk at night and meal was a let down as a result.Overall would recommend to others.
John Kirby
An amazing trip and excellent service provided by all involved. Great value for money too. Food was excellent. Accommodation was wonderful and the trips booked were outstanding. An amazing trip
David Watson-Cammock
We enjoyed both the hotels that were arranged by weekend a la Carte Aurora nights. The Porsmork trip was very enjoyable, both guides were fantastic and informative.
The Northern Light hunt trip out of Reykjavik with Superjeep was an adventure and we got to see the lights, worth braving the cold at -6.
David Rogers
We booked with Aurora for a short winter break to celebrate an event. We wanted something special and that’s what we got. Clear information was backed up with straightforward booking detail, and we had a super, holiday with no complications.
The holiday exceeded my expectations and I will use Aurora in the future. Thank you!
David Foley
What a fantastic trip! I booked this for myself and my husband to celebrate my 40th birthday and it didn’t disappoint! Booking was simple and we were kept up to date with all the details from the office team in the UK.
From the moment we arrived at Kiruna airport all the staff we encountered were so friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. We opted for the upgraded room at the Abisko Mountain Lodge which I would highly recommend. The cold weather clothing which was supplied was fantastic and kept us really warm in the sub-zero temperatures. The dog sledging, snowmobiling and the Northern Lights photography were all superb and the staff leading the trips were really friendly and so knowledgeable. Even though we weren’t able to do the sky station trip because of the weather, there was a lovely alternative evening organised for us which included a traditional dinner and a walk to the lake where we were able to see the lights. The food at the lodge was also exceptional and showcased some lovely traditional dishes using Moose and Reindeer which were wonderful to try.
I would like to send a massive thank you to all the staff at The Abisko Mountain Lodge as well as the guides we used for our guided walks, dog sledging and snowmobiling. I’d highly recommend the trip, it was our first visit to Sweden and we would definitely return. Thanks again to everyone (including the huskies) who made it so memorable!
Carly Webster
Thoroughly enjoyed the trip. The Abisko Mountain Lodge was fantastic, every member of staff was friendly welcoming and charming. Accommodation, upgraded room was excellent. The food in the lodge definitely deserves the high reviews. Good breakfast, great hime made lunch soups and extremely tasty evening dinners.
The included trips were great. The only let down was the camera night, couldn’t see the lights no one fault, but we were walked through thigh high snow to be left on a frozen lake for the duration of the trip. There was no warning of the difficult walk and we had a 91 year old with us and I have hip problems! That said the guide was great, as were the ones on the skimobile and husky rides. We went up to the sky station in a snow storm with high winds, added to the experience!
Would go back in a heart beat.
We had little communication with Weekend a la carte, no need as all communications were clear and contained all the information we needed. Very informative emails
Would use again if going back
June Day
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