radcliffe white Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Said we would take kids this Xmas but due to job change and a few other reasons couldn't go,so want to book for next year as it costs a bomb. Has anyone been?and if so which resort is the best as when I look on online there's a few to choose from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salford Trotter Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Been to here twice...couldn't fault the resort...minus 19 and 22 on my trips in mid-December so you need the proper insulation not just your usual winter clothing and footwear...the meat of choice is reindeer too http://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Winchester White Posted December 31, 2013 Site Supporter Share Posted December 31, 2013 Book with a firm that provides the clothing, winter jackets etc bought over here no matter how good will simply not be up to the job of -20 plus wind chill. Take plenty spends as its not cheap but well worth it. We went to Levi and had a great time but would probably go somewhere else when the little one is old enough in a couple of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 Cheers guys going to sort it out next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyesRight Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 My grandad has taken me, my three siblings and my cousin all on day trips in the past, I'll ask him when I see him tomorrow. And you must be saving a fortune at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 My grandad has taken me, my three siblings and my cousin all on day trips in the past, I'll ask him when I see him tomorrow. And you must be saving a fortune at the moment need to spend my cash on something???? just read forums online and it's so mixed from one review to the next. I'm looking at a 3night stay but it's just choosing the resort! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyRiddle Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 RW1, I remember going through this a couple of years ago but if you are going for a few days I highly recommend a resort called Hetta which is in the far North of Finnish lapland. It is really quiet and not commercialised at all which is what we were after, still had all activities obviously, but town was quiet and we went to really nice carol service in local church. It also has a local airport, Enontekia, so transfers were short which is a bonus with little kids. I can't actually remember which company we went with but all the activities were done by a third party firm anyway? Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 There's one in Kent. Far cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Winchester White Posted December 31, 2013 Site Supporter Share Posted December 31, 2013 There's one in Kent. Far cheaper. To be fair it is very good too but obviously not a patch on the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 RW1, I remember going through this a couple of years ago but if you are going for a few days I highly recommend a resort called Hetta which is in the far North of Finnish lapland. It is really quiet and not commercialised at all which is what we were after, still had all activities obviously, but town was quiet and we went to really nice carol service in local church. It also has a local airport, Enontekia, so transfers were short which is a bonus with little kids. I can't actually remember which company we went with but all the activities were done by a third party firm anyway? Good luck thanks I will look that place up,it's like when you go online some feedback says get outdoor clothes included as your normal gear won't handle the temp and watch out for what is and not included like activities. Basically we want the meet santa and then probably husky,snow mobile rides,toboggan etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 There's one in Kent. Far cheaper.yes seen that but kids are getting older now so want to push boat out and do real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Winchester White Posted December 31, 2013 Site Supporter Share Posted December 31, 2013 thanks I will look that place up,it's like when you go online some feedback says get outdoor clothes included as your normal gear won't handle the temp and watch out for what is and not included like activities. Basically we want the meet santa and then probably husky,snow mobile rides,toboggan etc. If you go with the likes of First Choice etc then you should get clothing, Santa, snow mobile and either husky or raindeer ride included. The husky ride is excellent as they are really quick but note they are usually only taster sessions. Our lad was only 4 at the time so a 5 minute ride on the snow mobile was enough for him anyway. We went on a half hour raindeer sleigh ride and he fell asleep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youri McAnespie Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 (edited) To be fair it is very good too but obviously not a patch on the real thing. I hate to break this to you Winchester White, but, given your age, I thinks it's time someone told you the truth... Oh fuck it, I haven't got the heart to do it at this time of year... Whoever thought of this idea must be laughing, who, apart from black metal fans would want to visit Finland at any time of the year, let alone now, in winter? Take them to that indoor ski place near Eccles and get a Father Christmas outfit from Poundland, antlers on the dog, job's a good 'un. Edited December 31, 2013 by Youri McAnespie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youri McAnespie Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Speaking about making things magical for kids, I remember driving past Queens Park near Spa Road as a kid, there was a big wooden hut near the bowling greens painted green all over, my dad pointed it out and told me Kermit the Frog lived in it... Kept me going 'til I was about 15 that did... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Winchester White Posted December 31, 2013 Site Supporter Share Posted December 31, 2013 He's real yer bastard, real I tell ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little whitt Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 yes its amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyRiddle Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 thanks I will look that place up,it's like when you go online some feedback says get outdoor clothes included as your normal gear won't handle the temp and watch out for what is and not included like activities. Basically we want the meet santa and then probably husky,snow mobile rides,toboggan etc. We were provided with big insulated suits and boots & possibly gloves?, all looked like Big Chris off Roary! So the only thing we bought in advance were some decent thermals and socks from Decathlon but we did get the kids some snow boots in advance just in case the ones at the resort were poor. Hats, Gloves, Fleeces and Scarves we had anyway and we were fine with this kit list. Temp was anything from -13 to -20 during our visit but as it is so dry with little wind it doesn't really feel that cold to be honest, and we had no trouble at all. Plus they have lots of shelters and hot drink stops to keep you warmed up. However, apparently the week before it had gone below -35 and lots of activities had to be curtailed as kids were just too cold, I think this was the exception rather than the rule though and it wouldn't matter what clothing you took if its that cold as you won't be going out much!! Hope this helps, happy new year.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobster Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Get yourself over here, Santa arrived in the village on Xmas Eve in a sledge pulled by a team of husky's. I have got loads of thermal gear you can borrow, I will be back for the reading game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 Get yourself over here, Santa arrived in the village on Xmas Eve in a sledge pulled by a team of husky's. I have got loads of thermal gear you can borrow, I will be back for the reading game.suprised your still alive thought you had 60ft of snow outside your front door the other day???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Remember that shit one those blokes out of the boozer set up? Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crawshawbooth Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 You are just gonna set your kids up for a lifetimes disappointment. I can remember buying my two season tickets to see Jay Jay, Youri ,and Campo ,away trips all over. Now ones a chelsea fan and the other has only been to the reebok once this season and shows no signs of going back thats what happens when you spoil the little shits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youri McAnespie Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Get yourself to Milton Keynes, they do it good and proper down there - a Winter Wonderland.* http://metro.co.uk/2013/12/15/a-winter-blunderland-shoddy-santas-and-an-iceless-skating-rink-leave-children-heartbroken-4231962/ * Provided each child has been given a Christmassy cup of Magic Mushroom brew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgoefc Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Pretty much what everyone else has said re the clothing. We went on the one day Santa trip to Rovaniemi in 2004 which was good back then but bloody tiring. Then the year after did boxing day to Jan 2nd at a small beautiful ski resort called Luosto. We stayed in a log cabin with real log fire and sauna and were only 500 metres from the resort. Fantastic place with easy access to skiing sledging, cross country skiing, husky rides, ice fishing and midnight reindeer safari which took 4 hours in minus 25C temps...brrrr. The best thing about this place was is its scenary and its numerous cross country ski paths cut through the forests. But the knock over is the skidoo tracks that go for miles and miles through the forests. We simply booked a local guide for half a day and hired the skidoos. There is also a famous gem mine (purple gemstones) of some kind at the top of the mountain you can visit which we did at the crack of dawn (10:00am in December) pics below of the top of mountain and one of the cross country tracks. Expensive though back then so god knows what it costs now. Only drawback is the limited daylight hours at that time of year - half light from 10.00 to 11.00 and 13:00 to 14:00 and then daylight between 11:00 and 13:00. Better if its a blue sky day. Feb is better for daylight but then thats the time fins tend to holiday from Helsinki so it gets busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Looks ace that mr explosion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I hate snow and I hate being cold. Iamout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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