Northern Europe is calling—chase the magical aurora in Finland and celebrate the holidays with the real Santa Claus!

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The travel keyword of the year is undoubtedly “Northern Europe”! By day, experience icebreaker cruises on the snowy lands, and by night, stay in glass igloos to admire the aurora. Indulge in king crab and sip drinks at an ice bar. Winter in the snowy wonderland is anything but dull—with dynamic performances by huskies and reindeer. Visiting Santa Claus Village during Christmas adds an extra festive charm. What are you waiting for? Head to Northern Europe now!

From November each year to April of the following year, the territories of Norway, Sweden, and Finland within the Arctic Circle are when the aurora appears most frequently. Choose a clear, cloudless night in a light-pollution-free area, and you might just see the aurora of your dreams. Travel packages on the market even offer up to five nights of aurora zone accommodation, significantly increasing your chances of witnessing this natural wonder!

▲Image provided by Giant Travel, screenshot from the official website http://snowmanworld.fi/

▲Image provided by Giant Travel, screenshot from the official website http://snowmanworld.fi/

Does enjoying the aurora have to mean enduring hunger and cold? Not anymore. The latest trend in glass igloos is truly amazing—their loft-style VIP living rooms with high ceilings allow travelers to lie back and easily admire the aurora. Indoor private saunas and outdoor hot spring spas help wash away all the fatigue of the journey.

▲Image provided by Giant Travel, screenshot from the official website http://www.icebreaker.fi

Finland’s unique winter icebreakers attract countless travelers every year. Trend-chasing adventurers simply can’t miss the brand-new Swedish Polar Explorer icebreaker. Departing from Kemi and sailing through the North Sea, the massive ship breaks through icy waters, and the thrilling sound of the hull crashing into ice is both awe-inspiring and exhilarating.

When the ship reaches thick ice, put on a specially designed full-body waterproof and insulated rubber suit and try diving into the water in temperatures below minus 20 degrees Celsius, enjoying the thrill of floating on the sea surface.

Winter in the snowy lands is actually far from boring. Hop on a snowmobile, a husky sled, or a reindeer sled to feel the rush of acceleration, while admiring the vast silver-white world along the way—a perfect escape from Taiwan’s subtropical scenery.

In the land of ice and snow, there’s also a unique culinary culture. Seafood lovers can try king crab safaris and feast on delicious king crabs. The special ice castles are the masterpieces of ice designers. Stay in buildings carved from ice, and dine in ice castle restaurants and ice bars—it’s an unforgettable experience.

Since you’re in Northern Europe, you must visit Santa Claus. The famous Santa Claus Village will make childhood dreams come true. The most eye-catching sight upon entering the village is the Arctic Circle Line at 66.5° north latitude on the ground, while indoors, you’ll find Christmas and Santa Claus souvenirs everywhere.

Don’t forget to take photos with Santa Claus and create joyful memories. Next to Santa’s office, there’s a dedicated post office where you can pick postcards to send to your family. The unique Santa Claus postmark on the letters will be the best souvenir from your Northern Europe trip!

More related information
Recommended Itineraries:
★ 10-Day Northern Europe Dreamy Aurora Glass Igloo & Icebreaker Tour
★ 8-Day Happy Aurora: Finnish Polar Exploration at 67° North
Features: Includes 5 nights of aurora zone accommodation in Finland
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