Here are the Top 10 reasons why you should absolutely avoid Lapland at Christmas—if you don’t want your holiday spirit completely ruined!
Cover photo Tiina Törmänen © Visit Finland
Thinking about visiting Lapland this Christmas? Think again!
Sure, it might sound like the ultimate winter wonderland, but don’t be fooled. Behind all that magical charm lies a land filled with snow overload, relentless Christmas cheer, and way too much coziness. Still tempted?
Seriously, there’s so much snow that you’ll be forced to make snow angels, build snowmen, and sled down every hill you see. It’s exhausting!
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The Aurora Borealis is just too beautiful, and it might completely ruin your carefully curated Christmas mood. Who needs that distraction?
Photo: Visit Levi © Visit Finland
Every corner has a Santa! How many Santas can one person handle? You might even start believing he’s real. Shocking.
Photo: Santa Claus Foundation © Visit Finland
Forget cars—reindeer crossing the roads everywhere! How are you supposed to get anywhere on time with Rudolph and his friends blocking the way?
Photo: Juho Kuva @ Visit Finland
The peace and tranquility of the snowy wilderness are unbearable. No traffic noise, no city buzz—just the sound of nature. Horrifying, right?
Photo: Visit Levi © Visit Finland
Every cabin has a fireplace. You’ll be trapped sitting by a roaring fire, sipping hot chocolate, and feeling ridiculously cozy. What a nightmare!
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Lapland takes Christmas cheer to another level. Decorations, carolers, and general merriment everywhere. It’s absolutely relentless.
Photo: Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi © Visit Finland
Yes, it’s cold, but in a way that makes you feel alive. Who wants to experience that kind of wonder? Stick to the indoors, where it’s boring.
Photo: Pyhä © Visit Finland
Husky sledding, snowmobiling, ice fishing… you might actually have fun. And we can’t have that, can we?
Photo: Star Arctic Saariselkä © Visit Finland
With its picturesque landscapes and enchanting villages, Lapland is too perfect. Nobody wants a Christmas straight out of a fairy tale.
Photo: Julius Kähkönen © Visit Finland
Avoid Lapland at all costs—unless, of course, you’re ready to risk having the most magical Christmas ever!
