Lapland – new for 2019

Last year we went on what was supposed to be a once in lifetime trip to Rovaniemi, Lapland. It so magical and captivating that we have decided to go back again this year. In conversation with Visit Rovaniemi I asked them was there any new activities/ restaurants for 2019.  They very kindly sent me on all the new activities etc which I though might be helpful for return visitors like ourselves.

New Accommodation:

• Happy Fox: Happy Fox Suites
• Apukka Resort: 17 new Aurora Cabins, 3  Lappish Komsio Suites.
• Forenom: Forenom Serviced Apartments Rovaniemi Valtakatu 35, 96200 Rovaniemi.
• Sky Hotel Ounasvaara opening after renovation as a 4 star hotel.
• Nova Skyland: New apartments
• Santa Claus Holiday Village: 14 new Family Suites, each suite fits 2 adults + 3 children.
• District Rovaniemi: Yurt accommodation.
• Arctic Dreams House: Private Luxury Experience in Ranua. Wikkelä Villa all inclusive –stays.
• Snowest Travels: Villa Snowest, Villa for 16 persons (420m2) https://www.snowesttravels.com/villa-snowest/

New Northern Light Activities:

• Aurora Adventure by Open Fire by Happy Fox
  

  Pic Credit: Santa Village (shared with permission)

• Aurora Dinner 3h by Happy Fox
• Aurora Sky Drive – Chasing Auroras in warmth of glass roof bus by Safartica
• Aurora Theater – Photography tour with smoked dinner by Safartica
• Aurora Boat Tour by Simojärven Safarit
• Northern Lights Skiing by Beyond Arctic
• Northern Lights Safari with Husky Dogs by Parpalandia
• Kon-Tiki Tours: Aurora Rovaniemi Package (5 days package) & Lapland Winter –package
• Beyond Arctic: Cinema & workshop https://beyondarctic.com/cinema-and-workshop

OTHER NEW PRODUCTS:

• Wintery Husky Hugging by Arctic Circle Husky Park
• Wilderness, silence and huskies by Arctic Circle Husky Park
• Sirmakko Reindeer Farm + Kota restaurant
  

  Kids putting their Reima Ski wear to the test Pic Credit: The Mamma Fairy Blog

• Ounasvaara Outdoor Resort: More Children-friendly option for skiing
• Ranua Zoo: Alpaca farm -visits
• Arctic Lifestyle: Ice carting with new carts and timekeeping system
• Arctic Design Shop: Luggage storage network BAGBNB

  NEW RESTAURANTS

• Restaurant Nabo (Valtakatu 21). https://restaurantnabo.fi/

Thanks so much to Visit Rovaniemi for the above list, we cant wait to try out some of the above.

For more on our trip Lapland:

• Lapland on a budget – our how to guide – here
• Dressing for Lapland – here