Festive Family Breaks for a Seasonal Celebration

With amazing snow-covered views and plenty of opportunity for winter pursuits, these chalets, lodges and innovative hotels are flawless locations to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve as a family.

Iceland

Iceland’s dramatic landscapes make for a one-of-a-kind winter holiday. Although the days are at their shortest in December, there is more than enough to do here. The Northern Lights season peaks in December, meaning Christmas is the ideal time to get a glimpse. Choose Silica Hotel for an interestingly different festive experience, set amongst moss-covered lava fields and just a stone’s throw from Blue Lagoon.

Austria

A ski holiday in the Austrian Alps is the perfect way to celebrate the festive season, with time on the slopes during the day and warm crackling fires in the evening. Exclusive hotels provide incredible surroundings with wonderful attention to detail, while Austria’s Christmas markets, traditional concerts and snowy weather amp up the Christmas cheer.

Finland

Take an enchanting trip to Finnish Lapland to explore white wintry landscapes by snowmobile, take sleigh rides with huskies and reindeer, and watch the Northern Lights in the evening. Finland has a unique combination of bustling cities and remote wildlands. For spectacular panoramic views choose the treehouses of Arctic TreeHouse Hotel. Kids will love the subterranean Santa Park nearby, while private visits with Santa Claus in the Joulukka Secret Forest can be arranged.

Sweden

Swedish Lapland offers a chance to enjoy the best that the season has to offer, from soaking in private hot tubs and outdoor jacuzzis in the snow to exploring the remote pine woods with the company of experts. After an afternoon of skiing or snowshoeing, don’t pass up the opportunity to sample fika. The suites of the cutting-edge Arctic Bath and Treehotel provide the perfect base to unwind after an action-packed day.