Direct Flights to Lapland to Resume This Winter

Direct flights from Israel to Lapland, Finland, will resume this winter after a period without service. The flights to Rovaniemi are scheduled to restart on January 27, with some routes also extending to Oulu, another city in northern Finland. The tourism company "Kavim Hufsha" will operate charter flights using an Israeli airline.

In addition to organized tours, a limited number of seats will be available for flights only, as well as packages including flights and hotels. This offers travelers the choice between organized vacations and independent planning. The extended routes to Oulu will allow visitors to combine the snowy landscapes and attractions of Lapland with the urban amenities of a larger city, including shopping, dining, and cultural activities.

This year also sees an upgrade in accommodation for some organized tours, with stays in four-star hotels or higher. This includes the five-star Arctic Panorama hotel, owned by Kesher Te'ufa, which has doubled its room capacity and added a new spa complex.

Vacations in Lapland focus on winter experiences such as viewing the Northern Lights, snowmobile rides, meeting reindeer and huskies, and sledding. Some tours also feature icebreaker ship excursions, where participants can enter the frozen sea in specialized suits, weather permitting. While Northern Lights viewing is a highlight, it is dependent on weather conditions, though some hotels like Arctic Panorama offer views directly from rooms under suitable circumstances.