New Year is a special holiday. The ski resorts, in turn, create a wonderful holiday atmosphere, offering entertainment programs for a stunning and memorable vacation!

New Year's Eve in Finland is something fabulous: friends and families get together in a hotel or cottage, and fluffy white snow falls outside the window, and the northern lights illuminate the sky.

Finland can be called a truly Christmas country, and everyone who comes here can feel it. Guests from Russia are especially welcome here, which is why most of the service is in Russian.

During the holiday season at the ski resorts you can not only enjoy the atmospheric celebrations, but also have an active and fun rest. The slopes are in excellent condition and the variety of recreational activities and competitions will be appreciated by all family members, young and old.

Experience the slopes this New Year

On Christmas and New Year's Eve, all the slopes at most resorts are already open and working, so active rest will leave the most vivid impressions... Descend from the picturesque mountains on these holidays, watch the traditional New Year's fireworks from the tops of the hills, or amaze your friends with new ones. Children will certainly remember such cheerful active winter vacation held not locked up, but in the fresh air, and filled with a lot of new impressions, especially if they also start to succeed - for this you can hire an instructor or send your child to a ski school - in the second case, new pleasant acquaintances are also guaranteed, which can develop into strong friendship.

In addition, you will not have to be afraid of a plentiful feast - everything that you eat during new year holidays perfect on slopes.

Ride reindeer sleds and snowmobiles

What's the most important Christmas animal? Yes, these are the reindeer of Santa Claus. In Lapland, you can meet Santa's reindeer or go for a reindeer ride on your own. Another option winter walk- husky safari. And for the thrill-seekers, there are snowmobiles.

Finnish Christmas is of course a delicious feast, and the Christmas table is a reflection of a busy and memorable year! Each family sets the table in its own way, although in many homes there are certainly many fish dishes on the table, for example, whitefish, salmon and vendace. In Lapland, you can often taste venison dishes. In general, the Christmas table is rich in local delicacies. You will definitely have something to feast on!

A comfortable hotel or a cozy cottage?

Many people prefer to celebrate New Year and Christmas with their families outside the city in atmospheric log houses. So you can enjoy a real festive atmosphere and wonderful winter nature!

Or do you prefer a stay in a hotel? Here, of course, it is much easier to find activities for everyone, and there is no need to cook food.

As noted New Year in Finland: with children, prices, traditions, what to do, how to rent a cottage.

New Year in Finland

I think all of us, brought up on Western Christmas films, where Santa Claus and a big beautiful Christmas tree are always present, want something special from the New Year. At this time, they make wishes and make bright plans for the next year.

Finland for the New Year 2019 is one of those countries where the flavor of the Most Important Holiday of the Year is felt especially sharply. First, the proximity of Lapland, Santa Claus and other Christmas and New Year magic. Secondly, the cold weather. What a New Year's miracle without knee-deep snowdrifts?

I propose to start with the practical part, and if you want to read in more detail how the New Year is celebrated in Finland, get acquainted with the traditions and state entertainment program then get down below.

Where to go for New Year in Finland?

Traditionally, tourists choose between two destinations: Helsinki and Lapland.

V Helsinki for New Year you can mingle with the fun crowd and feel like a part of great holiday... All the fun in Helsinki takes place on Senate Square... It is from here that the holiday is broadcast throughout the country. These are fireworks, concerts, and congratulations from famous figures of the country. Walks at Christmas markets, the constant mulled wine and champagne.

After the Christmas holidays, sales start in Finland. End of December - the best time to go shopping in Finland. And, of course, as in any capital city, Helsinki has the largest selection of stores in the country.

Lapland for New Year more suitable for families with children and amateurs active rest... Lapland is a region and has several cities. Most popular city Lapland at New Year's Eve is Rovaniemi. The famous village of Santa Claus is located here. And if you go on vacation with children, Rovaniemi - the best place... Here you and your whole family can truly plunge into the New Year's fairy tale.

In addition, in Lapland you can go skiing, sledding with reindeer and huskies, walk in the forest and see the Northern Lights. V winter time it is seen almost every night.

if you needed ski resort then head to Levi.

I think we figured out the question "where", now let's figure out the "how". You can relax in Finland both independently and on a ready-made tour. I will give all the options and prices, and on the basis of this information you can choose the most suitable option for yourself.

The main thing, take care of your trip in advance. Finland is crazy popular destination on New Year's, and the closer to the holiday, the fewer options you have.

Tours to Finland for the New Year 2019

See prices for tours to Finland in convenient statistics from Level Travel. And check the prices in, sometimes they can vary by several thousand.

How to organize a trip yourself?

Many come to Finland on their own, the price turns out to be a little cheaper, but you need to do more preparatory work: find accommodation, air tickets, plus a mandatory one for you, etc. As a rule, large companies come on their own, who rent a cottage in Finland for the New Year and thus save on housing.

How is New Year celebrated in Finland?

In the second half of December, life in Finland seems to slow down. Finns are actively celebrating Christmas, visiting friends and family, and amassing energy for December 31st. As in many other countries, New year's night claims to be the most important night of the year. Competition for it is, perhaps, only on April 30, when the Finns, frostbitten during the long winter, rejoice at the approaching warmth.

Due to the cold weather, many people celebrate New Years in Finland behind closed walls: at home, in bars, restaurants or pubs. On the street, all the action takes place until midnight. And here I cannot fail to mention the fireworks.

Fireworks, like ours, go on the mass sale in December. It is possible to blow up the sky with colored lights only from 18:00 on December 31 to 02:00 on the night of January 1. Just some 8 hours. That is why the Finns have a good time. From 6 pm, you will hear the first timid clapping, which will turn into a real light show by midnight.

I celebrated the New Year in Finland several times, and all the time I watched fireworks from some roof: either a residential building or an office building. And I can say that the most best view opened to me from the bar "Atelier", which is located on the roof of the hotel "Torni", which means "tower". I had to get here early to get a better seat. I stood for a little over an hour on their large balcony, but the light show was well worth the effort.

The country's main holiday takes place in Helsinki, usually at Senate Square. A huge crowd gathers here to listen to the speeches of the city's mayor, bishop and other dignitaries. It also hosts live performances by singers and dance ensembles. The event is broadcast nationwide on major TV channels.

Every Finn knows that the mayor will not say anything special, and he listens with half an ear, but he still listens and turns on the TV every year to watch. Sound familiar? What a New Year without the President's congratulatory speech!

As soon as the clock strikes midnight, the festive excitement becomes more relaxed. People rejoice, drink wine, champagne and congratulate each other, shouting "Hyvää uutta vuotta!" - "Happy New Year!" in Finnish or "Gott nytt år!" in Swedish (another official language Finland).

Divination

Another important part of the Finnish New Year is fortune telling. As a rule, they do it immediately after the festive fireworks. One of the most popular New Year's divination methods in Finland is casting molten tin. Each is given a small tin horseshoe (a traditional symbol of good luck). The horseshoe is melted, and the liquid metal is quickly poured into cold water, where it solidifies and takes on a different shape.

It is the shape and shape of the resulting piece that is interpreted to predict the events of the coming year. Various forms mean good luck, health, wealth, happiness, or vice versa grief. If the tin breaks into pieces in the water, it is a sign of failure.

January 1st

On January 1, the Finns prefer to sleep off. Many are drawn to pain relievers because of the stormy night. Others, on the contrary, prefer to spend this day actively - skiing, walking in parks or putting on snowshoes and getting out into the forest. Coffee on this day is sold in record quantities.

The President's speech, the Vienna New Year's Concert and old Finnish films are watched on TV. They eat the rest of the festive table. Someone spends this day calmly, realizing the transition to the new year and preparing for new achievements. Someone prefers to tumble into the future with a bang and gaiety, continuing their festivities. Everything is also like ours.

We offer a simple solution to the problem of meeting the main winter holiday in an unusual and memorable format. By renting a cottage in Finland for the New Year, you will immerse yourself in the atmosphere of celebration and have a great rest... Winter forests, warm log cabins heated by fireplaces and stoves, frozen ice of rivers and lakes, a variety of wildlife and even Santa Claus himself are already waiting for you! It is enough to register a cottage rental on our website.

This type of recreation is popular not only among the Finns, but also among Russian vacationers, since the country of Suomi lies nearby and beckons with its winter charm. According to statistics, holidays in the New Year season in Finland attracts here large quantity tourists than in summer months... And for Russians, such trips can be an excellent alternative to voyages to not always safe Arab resorts. Do not deny yourself the pleasure of meeting new year holidays in the atmosphere of a real winter, with sparkling snow, fluffy paws of firs, with seasonal entertainment.

Renting a cottage in Finland for the New Year

We offer accommodation options near ski resorts, in the forest, near the Russian-Finnish border for those who want to have an active holiday. Accommodation in small cozy private houses is suitable for lovers of secluded family relaxation in a close circle. Lovers of spa treatments can also relax on New Year's Eve in Finland by choosing a house near famous resorts of this country.

And of course, we have not forgotten about our fishing friends, offering them winter ice fishing tours! What could be more pleasant than delicious, self-prepared dishes from the fresh catch on a New Year's table in the entourage of a Finnish cottage?

We provide the necessary professional assistance to those wishing to rent a cozy home in a neighboring country for the New Year holidays. We remind you that their season is just around the corner and we recommend that you take care of renting a suitable accommodation on request and in advance. This will allow you not to face the excitement, shortage of offers and seasonal price increases for such services from the host side. Hurry up because experienced tourists they book such accommodation already in the summer and the options are decreasing every week.

Simple choice and have a nice rest on the hospitable Finnish land!

Skiing in Finland is becoming more and more popular every year. The secret of popularity, in this case, is simple. An excellent combination of all the necessary components of ski resorts, reasonable prices and a fast flight.

And, of course, a little magic, because Lapland is the birthplace of Santa Claus.
Resorts in Finland are also popular because the snow in the country lies practically from January to April. If we add to this the lighting on all tracks, the presence of handrails on children's tracks, a huge number of lifts, then the picture becomes alluring.
However, let's not rush to conclusions, and consider such ski resorts in 2018 more closely and in detail.

Ski resorts in Finland

In fact, there are not so many ski resorts in Finland, and it is not difficult to understand them. Levy is considered one of the most fashionable and popular in 2018. It is located in the west of Lapland. Just 170 km from the Arctic Circle. There is an airport not far from it, well, and the flight from Moscow will take no more than 2 and a half hours.

The resort is suitable not only for skiers but also for snowboarders. The variety of tracks is so great that not only amateurs, but also professionals will enjoy it. A great place to stay with children. You will be able to please the younger members of the family by visiting the residence of Santa Claus or by riding a dog sled. And then go in a carriage pulled by reindeer to watch the northern lights. By the way, there are special short courses at the resort that will allow you to independently manage the dog sleds. Upon completion, they are given special rights.

Luosto 2018

In the center of Lapland lies the Luosto ski resort. This resort has an atmosphere of tranquility and privacy. Here you will not find noisy youth companies or families with small children. At the same time, this is a very lively resort, where people prefer to relax with their souls and improve their physical shape. Still, being in this resort, you can go on an excursion to the amethyst mine, go down into a real mine and try to get a stone on your own. These attempts, as a rule, always end in success. Well, and amethyst can be safely taken out of the country and carried with you, for good luck. After all, according to legends, he not only brings good luck, but also removes the evil eye.

Basically, when going on vacation in 2018 to Finland with children in winter, you can visit the Santa Claus amusement park, his residence in a real rock. In this case, you will receive a certificate of crossing the Arctic Circle, you can order a letter of congratulations for the next year to your home.

Himos in 2018

Another popular resort among Russians is Himos. Great place in the center of the country. Himos has been recognized as the best ski resort in Finland several times. A characteristic plus of this resort is that in 2018 there are enough a large number of staff and instructors who speak Russian.

Tahko is a very lively ski resort suitable for both professionals and amateurs. He was chosen four years ago the best resort Finland for skiing.

Vuokatti Ski Resort is perfect in 2018 for family vacation... In addition to all kinds of children's trails, riding deer, dogs, snowmobiles and visiting Santa Clauses, the resort itself has an excellent water park, a children's play center, disco pool and other entertainment. So your child will not be bored.