Lapland [Finland] - General Discussion

Hogs Head · 29-06-2006, 10:04

Hi!

I just wondered if anyone has been to Lapland before, the 'north pole', where 'santa lives' ?! If so, how long for, and what did you think of it?!

We are thinking about booking up to go for 1 night and 2 days (£1,600 for three of us!) We're not bothered about the price... (well,.. we are!) - but we figure its something we want to do in life, just to experience the snow and the cold & meeting santa in his very own house! A great memory to have for the rest of our lives.

Originally I thought Lapland was actually on the north pole (like, directly on top of the earth on the map) - so I was pretty surprised when I'd heard it was in Finland!! I persuaded mum to go this year because I mentioned about global warming - soon (i say soon, probably about 100-1000 odd years mind!) there won't be any ice, and there'll be no lapland!

Can't wait!

browncube · 29-06-2006, 10:10

Ive not been but I am planning in going next year to see the northern lights

Touché Rupert · 29-06-2006, 10:38

i've not been to Lapland, although friend say it's great.

i went to iceland last year, and the place is stunning, the most beautiful place i have ever been, and can't wait to go back for a week in March.

the northern lights are magical.

Clingping · 29-06-2006, 10:42

I've not been there seen on doc. on TV though, i'd hurry up and go as I read an article not long ago that said Santa was having financial problems, so has had to have alot of cutbacks with the elves and a few other things.
So i'd get in there before he lose the rest of his assets

colwyn bay · 29-06-2006, 11:06

I'd love to go there - the name sounds so fantastic......

it must be full of lap dancing clubs

cassy34 · 29-06-2006, 12:33

Be careful where you book, there are many resorts to choose from. Some a pretty awful, basically a shopping centre in the snow. If you want an authentic experience, you might have to do some research. My cousin went last year and really enjoyed it, I'll ask her where she went.

lulu · 29-06-2006, 12:47

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Originally Posted by Touché Rupert

i've not been to Lapland, although friend say it's great.

i went to iceland last year, and the place is stunning, the most beautiful place i have ever been, and can't wait to go back for a week in March.

the northern lights are magical.

We quite fancy Iceland at the end of year. It's a pain to get to from here as we have to fly down south from Aberdeen via a different airport only to fly back up again.

James2001 · 29-06-2006, 13:08

Definatly going there to meet Santa. I'd be devestated to get there and find he's not real, and my mum's been lying to me all these years......

Hogs Head · 29-06-2006, 13:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by cassy34

Be careful where you book, there are many resorts to choose from. Some a pretty awful, basically a shopping centre in the snow. If you want an authentic experience, you might have to do some research. My cousin went last year and really enjoyed it, I'll ask her where she went.

Hi! If you could do that, that'd be really appreciated!

K x

tellyadict · 29-06-2006, 14:56

I went dog sleding in Longyearbyen which is the worlds most northerly town. It was dark for 24 hours a day but it was great. As the island is a Norwigen settlement there was no santa though.

Have a great time in Finland though when you go.

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Hogs Head Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 12,920 Blog Entries: 1	Lapland [Finland] Hi! I just wondered if anyone has been to Lapland before, the 'north pole', where 'santa lives' ?! If so, how long for, and what did you think of it?! We are thinking about booking up to go for 1 night and 2 days (£1,600 for three of us!) We're not bothered about the price... (well,.. we are!) - but we figure its something we want to do in life, just to experience the snow and the cold & meeting santa in his very own house! A great memory to have for the rest of our lives. Originally I thought Lapland was actually on the north pole (like, directly on top of the earth on the map) - so I was pretty surprised when I'd heard it was in Finland!! I persuaded mum to go this year because I mentioned about global warming - soon (i say soon, probably about 100-1000 odd years mind!) there won't be any ice, and there'll be no lapland! Can't wait!

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James2001 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mansfield Services: Non-CWC NTL Home Digital v5.32, 128kbps broadband and Nokia Mediamaster FTA Posts: 18,835	Definatly going there to meet Santa. I'd be devestated to get there and find he's not real, and my mum's been lying to me all these years...... Last edited by James2001 : 29-06-2006 at 14:03.

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browncube Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,071	Ive not been but I am planning in going next year to see the northern lights

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Touché Rupert Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Leeds Services: Sky + HD, X-Box 360 Elite, BT 8MB, Apple TV ! Posts: 1,209	i've not been to Lapland, although friend say it's great. i went to iceland last year, and the place is stunning, the most beautiful place i have ever been, and can't wait to go back for a week in March. the northern lights are magical.

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Clingping Banned User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 208	I've not been there seen on doc. on TV though, i'd hurry up and go as I read an article not long ago that said Santa was having financial problems, so has had to have alot of cutbacks with the elves and a few other things. So i'd get in there before he lose the rest of his assets

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colwyn bay Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: erm...... Colwyn Bay! Posts: 1,585	I'd love to go there - the name sounds so fantastic...... it must be full of lap dancing clubs

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cassy34 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lytham St Annes Services: Topfield 5800, Pipex 2Mb Posts: 542	Be careful where you book, there are many resorts to choose from. Some a pretty awful, basically a shopping centre in the snow. If you want an authentic experience, you might have to do some research. My cousin went last year and really enjoyed it, I'll ask her where she went.

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tellyadict Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Hadfield, Derbyshire Services: Sky Sports Wold, multiroom Sky HD, ESPN HD, 6MB Broadband,freeview Posts: 2,152	I went dog sleding in Longyearbyen which is the worlds most northerly town. It was dark for 24 hours a day but it was great. As the island is a Norwigen settlement there was no santa though. Have a great time in Finland though when you go.