A FEW REASONS TO SPEND WINTER IN SCANDINAVIA


Posted January 5, 2016 by trushankkumar

Scandinavia is Europe’s most magical corner to know the real winters, Here you can get a taste of genuinely Scandinavia activities like reindeer sledding or visiting Santa in his estate in Lapland.

 
Scandinavia is Europe’s most magical corner to know the real winters. Here you can get a taste of genuinely Scandinavia activities like reindeer sledding or visiting Santa in his estate in Lapland. Winter in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland is the best time to witness the cold.

1. Experience wilderness on your safari:

Here you can enjoy several safaris that take you through Lapland’s wilderness, forest and tundra regions to find moose, wolverines, wolves, brown bears, lynxes and musk oxen. You can also travel along the frozen Kalix River, keeping your eyes open for hoof prints and animal droppings while in search of various Arctic wildlife.

2. Experience Sami culture:

Spend a few days in the village of Jokkmokk during early February when more than 400 year old Jokkmokk market is in full swing. It involves things like reindeer races and traditional fashion shows and also reindeer caravan procession led by Sami people.

3. Sleep in igloos made of ice:

Here there is a hotel named Icehotel opened in 1990 which is rebuilt every year based on designs from various artists, using ice blocks made water collected from Torne River. Adding on to your experience you can sip chilled vodka or fruit juice whichever you prefer from frozen ice glasses served in an absolute ice bar. Here you will also find sculptures carved from ice. The hotel also offers winter activities in the surrounding area.

4. Catch fish from frozen lakes:

Here you will get a whole new experience of fishing where you have to drill a hole in the frozen lake to catch fish such as Arctic char, trout, salmon, pike etc. To learn how to do this specific activity you should definitely go there and experience it in practical during Scandinavia Tour.

5. Shop at traditional markets:

To check out the bustling city life here, make sure you visit the Christmas markets here and experience Christmas fair with big sales.

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Last Updated January 5, 2016