Christmas & New Year Tours in Nordic / Scandinavia
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10 best Christmas & New Year Nordic / Scandinavia tour packages
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SteffNordic / Scandinavia travel expert at TourRadar
- Scandinavian Capitals & Fjords with Helsinki Private Tour
- Christmas Land Of The Northern Lights - 5 days
- Complete Scandinavian Adventure: Copenhagen, Balestrand, Flam, Bergen, Odda, Longyearbyen, Bodo, Moskenes, Kabelvag, Lofoten, Tromso, Oslo, Stockholm
- 5 Days Christmas & Northern Lights Adventure
- Scenic Scandinavia
- Scandinavian Capitals & Fjords Private Tour
- 6 day Guided tour | Hidden Powers & Northern Lights - Special Christmas Departure
- Northern Scandinavia in Winter
- Grand Lapland Tour, Finland, Sweden and Norway (departure from Rovaniemi)
- Stockholm, Oslo and Copenhagen or Viceversa - Scandinavian Capitals
Christmas Land Of The Northern Lights - 5 days
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“One of the best tours I have had in Europe. Highly recommended.”
Yvonne, traveled in December
Nordic Christmas traditions come alive with village light displays and a 4-course celebration in Hella. Medieval celebration sites and festive Blue Lagoon soaks await during the winter solstice period.
Duration 5 days Destinations Reykjavik, Blue Lagoon, Hella, Eyjafjallajokull, Seljaland, Reynisfjara, Skogafoss, Gullfoss Age Range 8 to 80 year olds Operator On The Go Tours From $2,515
20% Off- US$2,012You save $503
5 Days Christmas & Northern Lights Adventure
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour was a great experience.”
Victoria, traveled in November
Festive lights illuminate the villages of Hvolsvöllur and Hella during wintertime. A special 4-course meal at Árhús Restaurant complements visits to Blue Lagoon and Þingvellir National Park during this magical season.
Duration 5 days Destinations Reykjavik, Reykjanesviti, Gunnuhver, Blue Lagoon, Hella, Seljaland, Eyjafjallajokull, Skogafoss, Solheimajokull, ReynisfjaraSee all destinations Age Range 8 to 99 year olds Operator GJ Travel From
20% Off- US$1,809
Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi offers special-stamped postcards from Santa's post office. Kilpisjärvi's winter wonderland features optional husky safaris and snowmobile adventures, leading to Swedish Lapland's majestic mountain landscapes.
Duration 6 days Destinations Finland, Norway, Sweden Age Range 18 to 45 year olds Operator Timetravels From
20% Off- US$831
What people love about Christmas & New Year Tours in Nordic / Scandinavia
- Christmas Land Of The Northern Lights - 5 days
One of the best tours I have had in Europe, Martina and Frans are the best guides and we had a great time. Highly recommended.
- 5 Days Christmas & Northern Lights Adventure
This was a great tour! The tour guide was fantastic and the sites were beautiful. As advertised, the accommodations were budget-level, but clean and comfortable.
- Grand Lapland Tour, Finland, Sweden and Norway
would've been excellent 1. if there was a wifi in a bus 2. if the guides checked opening schedule during xmas 3. leisure activities for people who didn't book optional activity
What our customers ask about Christmas & New Year Tours in Nordic / Scandinavia
When is the best time to see the Northern Lights during a Christmas & New Year tour in Nordic/Scandinavia?
The Northern Lights are most visible in Nordic/Scandinavia from November through March with the Christmas and New Year period offering excellent viewing opportunities due to extended darkness. Tour operators in locations like Tromsø Norway and Kakslauttanen Finland schedule multiple viewing excursions to increase your chances of seeing the lights. The weather can be unpredictable as one TourRadar traveler notes: "The Northern Lights tour was great but tiring. It was a cloudy week around Tromso and we drive about 6 hours long - you need to be lucky to see the lights."
What unique winter activities are included in Nordic/Scandinavia Christmas & New Year tours?
Winter tours in Nordic/Scandinavia combine outdoor adventures with festive experiences. Visitors can try husky sledding through snow-covered forests join reindeer safaris explore ice caves or zip across frozen landscapes on snowmobiles. The Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort in Finnish Lapland offers visits to Santa's village reindeer sleigh rides and glass igloo stays for Northern Lights viewing. Near Tromsø visitors can take arctic wildlife cruises and learn about Sami culture. A TourRadar traveler shares: "You get it all - the Northern lights the wildlife the people and the culture all in one pack and you still have enough free time to explore."
What kind of accommodation options are available during Christmas & New Year in Nordic/Scandinavia?
Nordic/Scandinavia's winter accommodations range from city hotels to unique Arctic lodgings. Options include modern stays at Oslo's Comfort Hotel Grand Central and Clarion Hotel The Hub or remote retreats like Funken Lodge in Longyearbyen. For a memorable experience some tours feature nights in glass igloos snow hotels or traditional lodges. The Kakslauttanen resort in Finnish Lapland lets guests switch between glass igloos and log cabins. Guest satisfaction is high as one TourRadar traveler confirms: "The hotels were wonderful and the staff were great with delicious breakfast included."
What special Christmas & New Year celebrations can I experience in Nordic/Scandinavia?
The Nordic holiday season brings traditional Christmas markets to Stockholm Copenhagen and Oslo while Rovaniemi's Santa Claus village welcomes festive visitors. Local celebrations include holiday feasts torch-lit processions and Sami cultural events. Many tours especially at Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort organize special Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve dinners with regional entertainment. According to a TourRadar traveler: "The Reindeer Tour + meeting the Sami people was a great experience. You will get to know how they live and survive in the winter season."
How many hours of daylight can I expect during Christmas & New Year in Nordic/Scandinavia?
December and January daylight varies by location. Stockholm and Oslo receive 6-7 hours of daylight while places above the Arctic Circle like Tromsø experience the polar night when the sun doesn't rise. The extended darkness creates ideal conditions for Northern Lights viewing. Tour operators plan activities to maximize available light particularly at locations like Funken Lodge in Longyearbyen. As one TourRadar traveler notes: "The Northern lights can be seen 24 hours a day during the polar night which gives us the opportunity to see it at any time of the day."
What's included in typical Christmas & New Year meal plans in Nordic/Scandinavia?
Tour packages typically start with traditional Scandinavian breakfasts at hotels like Grand Hotel Stockholm or Clarion Hotel The Hub Oslo. Special holiday dinners feature local dishes such as lutefisk pinnekjøtt and Swedish meatballs. Finnish Lapland tours often include Sami feasts and wilderness dining experiences. Food quality receives consistent praise as noted by a TourRadar traveler: "The food was delicious and the hotels were great. The traditional meals were a highlight of the experience."
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