12 Best Places For Getting Away During Christmas

3. Lapland, Finland

Father Christmas has declared Lapland, Finland, is his home away from home. You can meet the jolly old man in a red suit at his office located there, along with a wonderful experience at the amusement park surrounding it. Make sure to bring some extra cash so you can go shopping for handmade gifts from local artisans. Nearby, visitors can learn to drive a sleigh pulled by a reindeer or take a dog sled ride. Explore the Sami culture to see why Santa has chosen this area as his adopted homeland. Perhaps, you will even get a chance to see the Aurora Borealis burst across the sky!

Indulge in traditional Finland goodies like rice porridge, baked ham, rutabaga casserole, and gingerbread cookies. You will also want to try your hand at ice fishing and snowshoeing before warming up in front of a crackling fire. Make sure to stop at the Santa Claus Post Office where you can visit with the elf workers and mail a letter home telling everyone about your grand adventure.