Lapland honeymoon
Glass igloos under the northern lights, husky sleds and saunas in the snow.
The short answer
Best for couples who want snow, northern lights, privacy and barefoot simplicity. Go in Jun–Mar.
Best value: Jan–Mar, May–Nov, good weather outside peak season.
- January: Best. -7°C, 43 mm rain.
- February: Best. -6°C, 40 mm rain.
- March: Best. -1°C, 39 mm rain.
- April: Mixed (cold). 4°C, 41 mm rain.
- May: Good. 11°C, 52 mm rain.
- June: Best. 17°C, 73 mm rain.
- July: Best. 20°C, 92 mm rain.
- August: Best. 18°C, 90 mm rain.
- September: Best. 12°C, 73 mm rain.
- October: Best. 4°C, 66 mm rain.
- November: Best. -1°C, 53 mm rain.
- December: Best. -4°C, 48 mm rain.
- Ideal stay
- 4–6 nights
- Fly into
- RVN
- Your visa
Visa rules depend on your passports. The visa checker shows both of yours.
Prices are estimates for two; visa rules are from a dataset. How we know
About these prices: estimates for two people, 7 nights, covering the stay (a good four-star or boutique hotel), food, experiences and mandatory fees. Flights are not included. Off-peak prices; peak months add about 20% to the stay. Set October 2026, converted at 2026-10-09 exchange rates. Treat them as a guide: real prices often vary by 25% or more with the hotel, dates and how early you book. How we estimate
Rule from the Passport Index dataset (ilyankou/passport-index-dataset), updated 10 Oct 2026; not individually confirmed with each government. Confirm on the official site: European Commission: Schengen visa policy (link checked 10 Oct 2026).
- Visa-free:
- No application. You are admitted on arrival, for a set number of days.
- Visa on arrival:
- No application in advance. You get the visa at the airport, usually for a fee, with proof of onward travel.
- eTA (online):
- A short online authorisation before you travel, linked to your passport. Not a visa, but you can’t board without it.
- e-Visa:
- A visa you apply for online before you travel. Allow a few days to a few weeks.
- Visa required:
- Apply at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before you travel. Allow several weeks.
When to go
The best time for a honeymoon in Lapland
- January: Best. -7°C, 43 mm rain.
- February: Best. -6°C, 40 mm rain.
- March: Best. -1°C, 39 mm rain.
- April: Mixed (cold). 4°C, 41 mm rain.
- May: Good. 11°C, 52 mm rain.
- June: Best. 17°C, 73 mm rain.
- July: Best. 20°C, 92 mm rain.
- August: Best. 18°C, 90 mm rain.
- September: Best. 12°C, 73 mm rain.
- October: Best. 4°C, 66 mm rain.
- November: Best. -1°C, 53 mm rain.
- December: Best. -4°C, 48 mm rain.
Month-by-month weatherTemperature, rain, sunshine and sea for all twelve months
| Month | High / low | Rain | Sun / day | For a honeymoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7° / -13°C | 43 mm · 6 wet days | 0.6 h | Best |
| February | -6° / -11°C | 40 mm · 4 wet days | 2.5 h | Best |
| March | -1° / -8°C | 39 mm · 5 wet days | 6.1 h | Best |
| April | 4° / -4°C | 41 mm · 5 wet days | 8.9 h | Mixedcold |
| May | 11° / 2°C | 52 mm · 6 wet days | 11.7 h | Good |
| June | 17° / 9°C | 73 mm · 8 wet days | 14.1 h | Best |
| July | 20° / 12°C | 92 mm · 9 wet days | 12.3 h | Best |
| August | 18° / 10°C | 90 mm · 10 wet days | 9.4 h | Best |
| September | 12° / 6°C | 73 mm · 8 wet days | 5.8 h | Best |
| October | 4° / 0°C | 66 mm · 7 wet days | 3.1 h | Best |
| November | -1° / -5°C | 53 mm · 7 wet days | 0.8 h | Best |
| December | -4° / -9°C | 48 mm · 6 wet days | 0.1 h | Best |
Averages for 2015–2024 from Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5) 2015–2024. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com. Download this table: CSV · JSON (CC BY 4.0)
Sample Honeymoon Book
7 nights in Lapland in January
When
January 2027
Stay
7 nights
Sunset
14:33
Your January
- Daytime high
- -7°C
- Night low
- -13°C
- Wet days
- 6
- Sunshine
- 0.6h
- Bonus: Northern lights season (dark, clear skies needed).
- Bonus: Snow season: huskies, reindeer and glass igloos.
What it costs
On the ground for two, 7 nights in January, flights not included.
- Simple & lovely$2,170$310 a night
- Comfort$4,900$700 a night
- Splurge$11,900$1,700 a night
About these prices
About these prices: estimates for two people, 7 nights, covering the stay (three levels, from guesthouses to four-star to five-star or villa), food, experiences and mandatory fees. Flights are not included. January prices (not peak season). Set October 2026, converted at 2026-10-09 exchange rates. Treat them as a guide: real prices often vary by 25% or more with the hotel, dates and how early you book. How we estimate
Papers
Visa rules depend on your passports. The visa checker shows both of yours.
Where this comes from
Rule from the Passport Index dataset (ilyankou/passport-index-dataset), updated 10 Oct 2026; not individually confirmed with each government. Confirm on the official site: European Commission: Schengen visa policy (link checked 10 Oct 2026).
Always confirm on the official government site before you book.
Where to stay
Rovaniemi
On the Arctic Circle: glass igloos, huskies and reindeer farms.
Saariselkä
Quieter fells further north, with darker skies for auroras.
Day by day
- Day 1
- DayLand at RVN and check in near Rovaniemi
- SunsetSunset at 14:33: an easy first dinner near Rovaniemi
- Day 2
- DayThis month only: northern lights season (dark, clear skies needed)
- NightA night in a glass igloo
- Day 3
- DayA day in Saariselkä: quieter fells further north, with darker skies for auroras
- NightNorthern lights hunt by snowmobile
See days 4–8
- Day 4
- DayHusky safari through the forest
- DayExplore Rovaniemi: on the Arctic Circle: glass igloos, huskies and reindeer farms
- Day 5
- DayReindeer sleigh ride
- DayA free afternoon: a slow walk, a book, a nap
- Day 6
- DayNothing planned. That’s the plan
- NightSmoke sauna and an ice-hole dip
- Day 7
- DayA free day near Rovaniemi
- Day 8
- DaySlow breakfast and one last walk in Rovaniemi, then back to RVN
Trip kitWhat to book ahead, a packing list for January and a few words of Finnish
Book ahead
- A night in a glass igloo: book a few weeks ahead.
Pack for January
- Passports, IDs and printed bookings
- A universal plug adapter
- Warm layers and a proper jacket
- Thermal base layers, gloves and a beanie
- A small tripod for aurora photos
- Comfortable trail shoes
Words of love
Finnish
“Minä rakastan sinua”I love you
KiitosThank you
The full price picture is on Lapland honeymoon cost and packages: 3 to 10 nights at three comfort levels, flights from eight cities and what a fair package should include. For the whole trip, how to budget for a honeymoon covers the fees that quotes leave out.
Make this plan yours
Answer a few visual questions together and see if Lapland is your match.
Moments for two
Romantic things to do in Lapland
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Antti Kulmanen / Pexels
Lars Ley / Pexels
- Northern lights hunt by snowmobilenight · Sep–Mar$$
- A night in a glass igloonight · Sep–Mar$$$
- Husky safari through the forestday · Dec–Mar$$
- Reindeer sleigh rideday · Dec–Mar$$
- Smoke sauna and an ice-hole dipnight$
From couples who went
Real honeymoon experiences in Lapland: the good and the bad
What they loved
- Romance & privacy2
- Things to do2
- Scenery & beaches1
- Weather1
What went wrong
- Where they stayed2
- Weather1
- Romance & privacy1
Read all 10 experiences, with links to the originals
The good 6
Things to doRovaniemi
A resort that runs everything for you: husky rides, night snowmobiling and a horse sleigh, then the aurora through their cabin's glass roof.
“when you have the chance to see some aurora from your cabin glass roof, you hit the apex what you can get from Lapland.”
Honeymooners · Tripadvisor review · Dec 2023 · Read the original
Romance & privacyRovaniemi
A cottage with its own sauna at −9 to −12°C, reindeer with lingonberries at a local restaurant, and lit paths that were safe and romantic for late-night walks.
“Me and my wife had travelled to Lapland for our honeymoon, and we were blown away by the beauty of Finland !”
Honeymooners · Tripadvisor review · Dec 2019 · Read the original
Things to doRovaniemi
Cloud spoiled their first night, so they paid for a guided northern-lights photography tour with warm suits included. It found the aurora and was the highlight of their trip. The reindeer ride was underwhelming by comparison.
“Though a bit expensive, the tour is worth every Euro!”
Couple · Tripadvisor forum · Apr 2019 · Read the original
Romance & privacyLevi
Three nights in the most secluded igloo on a fellside in Levi, with adjustable beds to line up on the sky. Daylight lasted only 3–4 hours, so they slept by day and watched all night.
“Each of the 3 nights, we were able to experience the aurora, although photos do it no justice.”
Couple · Tripadvisor review · Nov 2017 · Read the original
WeatherSaariselkä
Their packing advice: keep gloves, hat and boots in your hand luggage, because you walk across the tarmac at Ivalo, and bring a proper parka and ski trousers. Jeans and city coats don't cut it.
“With negative temperatures you’ll need more than an urban winter jacket to keep you warm”
Couple · Tripadvisor review · Nov 2017 · Read the original
Scenery & beachesSaariselkä
A week at a wilderness lodge for their first trip abroad in 14 years: dog sledding (the highlight), snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and two final nights in a glass-roofed cabin with a sauna. Weak wifi was a bonus.
“The scenery is just breathtaking & at times I felt quite emotional.”
Couple · Tripadvisor review · Jan 2016 · Read the original
The bad 4
WeatherRovaniemi
On the first night snow covered the glass and they saw nothing. On the second, a clear sky, but reflections on the glass made the aurora look like faint cloud. The colours mostly show up on camera.
“In short you have to be outside to see the real thing”
Tripadvisor review · Oct 2023 · Read the original
Where they stayedRovaniemi
They saw the aurora from bed, but when it appeared everyone rushed outside and the igloo entrance lights all came on. Ask for an igloo on the outer edge, and use a local aurora-alert app rather than the hotel's tablet.
“the entrance of other igloos would be automatically lightened up when everyone rushed out to take photos”
Tripadvisor review · Feb 2019 · Read the original
Romance & privacyRovaniemi
No aurora at all from their igloo near Rovaniemi. Then staff walked half their tour group through the 'private' igloo in snowy boots, without asking, to show it off.
“We did not see any Aurora there.”
Tripadvisor review · Feb 2018 · Read the original
Where they stayedSaariselkä
The world-famous glass igloos were their bucket-list item and a let-down: no shower, so a 10–15 minute walk in the cold to wash. A cheaper, newer glass-roof cabin elsewhere with its own sauna and bathroom was much better.
“The glass igloos are bare-bones with literally a small space to put your luggage, a comfy bed and a tiny bathroom without a shower.”
Couple · Tripadvisor review · Dec 2016 · Read the original
These are individual experiences, not ratings. A hotel named here is where something happened, not a recommendation or a warning about the hotel today. Quotes are checked word for word against the original; we leave out anything older than 2015. Last read 2026-10-10. How we choose them
Before you go
Good to know before you book Lapland
- Rovaniemi sits right on the Arctic Circle.Source: Visit Rovaniemi
Plugs, tipping, water and phones in Finland
- Plugs and voltage
- Type C, F · 230 V / 50 Hz
- Tap water
- Safe to drink. Tap water is among the cleanest in the world, including in Lapland.
- Tipping
- Not expected; rounding up is enough.
- Phone and eSIM
- Elisa, DNA, Telia. EU/EEA roaming plans work here at home rates; non-EU phones: buy a local or regional eSIM.
- Money (EUR)
- Euro. Very close to cashless; cards and phones are accepted everywhere.
- Emergency numbers
- 112
Applies to Lapland and the rest of Finland. Editorial summary, reviewed 2026-10; customs and networks change, so check the official entry site and your government’s travel advice before you go.
Questions couples ask
Lapland honeymoon: quick answers
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