Winter Wonderland in Lapland, Finland
Statistically, Finland is said to be the happiest place on Earth, so who wouldn’t want to spend Christmas there with their families, surrounded by such jubilant people in a pleasant atmosphere? Isn’t joy, cheerfulness, and being merry what Christmas is all about anyway? But what is so special about Lapland specifically?
Lapland, Finland’s northernmost region, borders Sweden, Norway, Russia, and the Baltic Sea. It’s known for its ski resorts and natural phenomena like the midnight sun and Northern Lights. Around Christmas, Lapland becomes a winter wonderland where you can go on sleigh rides, visit the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, and devour Finnish karjalanpiirakka pies.