Posts in Finland
Pure Winter Wilderness Adventures...

These lodges are our absolute favourites in Lapland; a collection of small, family-owned properties, in a remote, pristine location, where the details matter. Choose from a room in the hotel with easy access to the restaurant and cosy lounges, a lake-side chalet, or a log cabin or suite in the forest - some with their own sauna. You can even spend a night in an Aurora Bubble directly under the north sky; given its’ remote location, far removed from any light pollution, you are ideally placed to spot the aurora borealis.

Whichever option you choose, the modern Scandi alpine decor is cosy & stylish. The mezzanine children’s rooms are brilliantly designed and we love the spacious, fireside living rooms; ideal for family gatherings or groups of friends.

For families, whatever your child's age, there are activities to suit... learn to fish on the ice, cross-country ski or snowshoe through pristine forests, make cinnamon buns with the Pastry Chef, meet Father Christmas, Aurora hunt by snowmobile, visit an actual reindeer farm and learn from the herders the importance of reindeer in Lapland, or spend an afternoon sledging!

How do the logistics work? Given the remote location, it’s surprisingly straight-forward; a 3-hour direct flight from London to Northern Finland and, depending on which lodge you choose, a 30-60 minute transfer. Your destination is 300 km inside the Arctic Circle, just a short distance from the Russian border.

Contact us for availability, a detailed itinerary & prices. We’d love to send you there!

In the meantime, stay safe, stay well & stay home.

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Off to the Land of the Midnight Sun...

Our first clients are travelling this weekend to the Land of the Midnight Sun and a Thousand Lakes, Finland. We love it, and here's why...

Celebrating 100 years of independence from Russia this year, Finland is in celebratory mood. At My Native, we love the untouched forests, pristine lakes, exquisite food, and the midnight summer sun. Don't expect to be fussed over; the Finnish approach to service is genuine and accomplished but matter-of-fact, and we like this. For Weekenders, Helsinki packs a punch for a relatively compact city - the restaurants, Scandi design shops and sightseeing will leave you wanting more. Sauna culture is a big part of everyday life in the city; visit on Sauna Day, which takes place twice a year, and you'll have access to several private saunas...one of our favourites is on a raft! If you do have time to spare, sail across to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Tallin - just 2 hours away, or board a train to St. Petersburg, just 3 hours away.  As one of the most sparsely populated countries in Europe, honeymooners seeking privacy and tranquility are in luck. And for Native Kids, Finland - in our view - offers the most authentic of Lapland adventures. https://www.my-native.com/nativenow/

And for the foodies amongst you, Finland has so much to offer:  http://www.visitfinland.com/article/iconic-finnish-foods-of-all-time/