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Blog & Trip Reports

Christina Nikodemski 9/15/25 Christina Nikodemski 9/15/25

How to travel to Helsinki, Rovaniemi, and Stockholm on points & miles

Scandinavia is EXPENSIVE. Here’s how we were able to afford our Christmas holiday in Helsinki, Rovaniemi, and Stockholm.

Christina Nikodemski 9/15/25 Christina Nikodemski 9/15/25

Lapland Bucket List: 4 days in Rovaniemi

How much does it really cost to visit Santa Claus Village? How does one visit Lapland on a budget? To be honest, I do not know! We attempted to visit Lapland on a budget, but it was challenging to complete our bucket list AND keep things affordable. Snowmobiling across a frozen lake, and being pulled around in a sled by reindeer is not cheap. We spent 4 days and nights in Rovaniemi, Finland in December of 2024. We stayed over Christmas, so that definitely increased our costs.

Christina Nikodemski 4/3/25 Christina Nikodemski 4/3/25

Helsinki at Christmas: Family-friendly activities

If you are looking for a beautiful winter getaway AND you want to visit a European Christmas market without the crowds, then look no further than Helsinki. We loved our two days and night in this capital city. Read on about about family friendly trip.