Hetta Holidays

from £ 631 pp

Holidays to Hetta are an enchanting mix of winter-wonderland scenery, hearty grub and Finnish hospitality.

Stepping into Narnia

Hetta's on the edge of the ancient hiking and trekking trails of Lapland in northern Finland. This is as far north as it gets for Europe, so expect a fairly remote feel – perfect for a truly tranquil getaway. Wide-open plains border alpine forests and icy lakes, with cosy log huts dotted in between.

Bucket list experiences

Head through the woodlands and you might just see the majestic reindeer that call this place home. Night safaris, meanwhile, offer sights of a different sort – this is one of the best places to catch a glimpse of the mesmerising Northern Lights. For those with a little patience, ice fishing's possible for most of the year.

Cross-country

You'll be rosy-cheeked and glowing after swooping through the snow-capped forest trails on your skis. In the warmer months, Jyppyra lookout makes a great hike – it's a steep route, so allow a few hours to reach the jaw-dropping views at the top.

At a glance

Cast a line and try ice fishing in Lapland
Visit a reindeer farm and hang out with huskies
See Enontekio's trails by cross-country ski

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Fly to Kitilla

After landing at Kittila Airport – where you’ll collect your thermal snow clothes – you’ll be whisked off to your hotel in Hetta. You can use the rest of the day to suss out your snowy surroundings.
Husky and Snowmobile Tasters

This morning is packed-full of taster sessions – pick from the likes of husky-sled rides and snowmobiling. Afterwards, there’s a toboggan run to tackle. Or, head inside the Kota tent– a teepee-style hut – for a traditional Lappish ceremony. Come afternoon, you can spend time in the snow, or book onto one of our full excursions.
Take your pick of things to do

On day 3, choose from extra excursions like reindeer sleigh rides and snowmobiling.
Meet Santa

You can decorate Christmas cookies with the elves, or go toboganning. What’s more, there’ll also be a chance to sit down with the man in red himself – Santa Claus. After all that excitement, you’ll finish the day with a festive feast.