Lapland holiday in Swedish Lapland

That depends on what you want to experience. For snow, winter activities and dark evenings, winter is the best choice. December and January are dark and wintry, while February and March combine ever longer days with plenty of snow.

For a first winter holiday, you can experience a lot in about five days. If you'd like to travel at a slower pace or do more activities, a longer stay is nice. Our winter trip lasts five days and Expedition Sápmi in summer lasts seven days and six nights. Depending on the trip, extra nights and activities can be added.

For popular winter periods it's wise to book early, especially if you're tied to school holidays or specific travel dates. Accommodation, flights and small-group activities have limited availability. In summer you often have a bit more flexibility, but even then it's wise to book early if you have specific wishes.

Yes. Both Swedish and Finnish Lapland offer vast nature, reindeer, snow and chances to see the northern lights. Finnish Lapland is more developed for large-scale winter tourism in many places. In Swedish Lapland you'll find many areas where tourism is on a smaller scale. At Go To Sápmi, the emphasis is also on personal encounters, local knowledge and Sámi culture.

Lapland and Sápmi are not simply two names for the same area. Sápmi is the traditional homeland of the Sámi and stretches across parts of Sweden, Norway, Finland and Russia. Today, Lapland is used in various ways as a geographical, administrative and tourism name. We use both terms, but we speak of Sápmi when we talk about our home and Sámi culture.

Because we don't just want to show you the well-known highlights of Lapland. This is where we live and work ourselves. You get to know reindeer from the perspective of a Sámi reindeer herder, discover more about Sápmi and combine that with special experiences in nature. Our trips are small-group and personal, so there is room for real encounters.

Yes. On dark, clear nights it is possible to see the northern lights in northern Sweden. The best conditions are found outside towns and cities, where there is little light pollution. It remains a natural phenomenon, though: nobody can guarantee that the northern lights will appear during your stay.

Yes. An encounter with reindeer is an important part of our trips. For us, it's not only about seeing and photographing the animals. Jon-Anders is Sámi and a reindeer herder, and he tells you about reindeer behaviour, the different seasons and the meaning of reindeer herding within Sámi culture.

Our reindeer live freely in nature for much of the year, but they do have an owner. Sámi reindeer herding is therefore very different from a farm where animals are kept permanently inside a fence. The herds move through large areas and follow the seasons, the available food and conditions in nature.

In winter it can get quite cold in northern Sweden, and temperatures below −20 °C are possible. The weather varies a lot from day to day and period to period, though. With good winter clothing you can be outside comfortably even in low temperatures. Before you leave, you'll receive information on what to bring.

That depends on the trip you choose. For our winter trip you fly to Luleå in northern Sweden, and the transfer to the accommodation is taken care of. Expedition Sápmi takes place around Arjeplog. Because flight connections and travel options can change per season, we always advise based on the trip you choose and your departure period.

The cost depends on the season, the number of nights, the accommodation you choose, the activities and your journey to northern Sweden. Because our trips can be adapted, the final price differs per trip. On the trip pages you'll find the current “from” prices and what is included in the programme.

Yes. We deliberately work with small-group trips and, depending on the programme, can add extra nights and activities or adjust parts of it. Maybe you want more time for photography, more rest, or a specific outdoor activity. We're happy to look together at what suits your way of travelling.

That depends on the children's ages, the season and the activities you want to do. Cold, longer activities and lots of time outdoors can be different for young children than for adults. Feel free to get in touch, and we can look together at which trip and activities suit your family best.