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Swedish Lapland with kids
Husky sledding, northern lights and the Icehotel, or midnight sun in summer.
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Which ages it suits
What children love
- Husky and reindeer sledding
- The Icehotel at Jukkasjärvi
- Hunting for the northern lights
- Canoeing under the midnight sun
Worth knowing
- Change in Stockholm. Some winter charters fly direct.
- Minus 20°C is normal in winter, so hire proper thermal clothing.
- The northern lights are never guaranteed.
What a week in Swedish Lapland costs a family
For two adults and two children aged 4 and 8, expect roughly £1,220 for return flights, £1,610 for a family room or apartment and £1,890 to spend in June, one of the best months to go. That's about £4,720 in all. The cheapest month is May, at about £3,978.
| Month | Season | Family of four, 7 nights |
|---|---|---|
| JanuaryBest | Busy | £5,462 |
| FebruaryBest | Peak | £6,428 |
| MarchBest | Peak | £6,428 |
| April | Normal | £4,720 |
| May | Cheap | £3,978 |
| JuneBest | Normal | £4,720 |
| JulyBest | Busy | £5,462 |
| AugustBest | Busyschool hols | £6,018 |
| September | Normal | £4,720 |
| October | Cheap | £3,978 |
| November | Normal | £4,720 |
| DecemberBest | Peak | £6,428 |
Return flights from London. Short-haul airlines usually charge children the adult fare. A mid-range family room or apartment, plus food, local transport and days out. Prices go up in UK school holidays; August is counted as school holidays here. These are rough guides, not quotes. Plan your own holiday to see costs for your party, dates and holiday style, and add real prices as you find them.
When to go
The best months for Swedish Lapland are January, February, March, June, July, August and December. It's cheapest in May and October. February, March and December are peak season, when prices are highest.
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