Finland · WORKSHOPS
The 8 best workshops you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
1.5-hour cross-country ski lesson in Saariselkä, Lapland. Choose classic or freestyle, get English/Finnish coaching and equipment for $88.
“Great place for cross country skiing, as beginners, I learned the basics within a lesson and could keep practicing by myself afterwards.”
Private Finnish forest soup workshop from Helsinki, cook salmon soup over an open fire and enjoy glögi or blueberry drinks.
“Everything we planned, and even a wildlife scare, so there was even more. Our driver/chef Egor picked us up at our location and took us on the 90 minute ride to the cabin. When we arrived he set everything up, leaving us time to take pictures and hike around the forest. I split off and traveled a different path when I heard rustling in the bushes. FYI, IF YOU GO REMEMBER YOU ARE BACK ON THE FOOD CHAIN WHEN YOU WONDER THROUGH THE WOODS. I turned and looked and a huge animal went into full sprint towards me. No, it wasn't a bear, which they do have in the woods,…”
Private Santa visit at Apukka Resort with reindeer sleigh ride, elf workshops, gingerbread, and a family meeting with photos.
“This activity was AMAZING! Although expensive, they really care about small details for children making it a magical experience that worth the price. Our children were amazed with being amongst elves, playing with them, riding to Santa’s village in reindeers and meeting Santa. The look in our children’s eyes during the whole trip validated the selection of this experience as part of our trip to Finland.”
Rovaniemi Lappish cooking class with pickup, small group English instruction, salmon soup and berry pie in a lakeside cabin.
“Lieu calme authentique Cuisine simple rapide goûteuse Bienveillance gentillesse de nos accompagnateurs cuisinière ou chauffeur. Degustation savoureuse”
4-hour Northern Lights hunt in Finnish Lapland with a science workshop, aurora photography coaching, and guided chases for dark skies.
“This activity was amazing! The guide was very nice and friendly, and she told us many interesting things about the Northern Lights, the area, and its people. I would recommend this experience to everyone!”
Make two reindeer antler keepsakes in a candlelit Lapland workshop, inking your design with a glass pen and finishing with varnish.
“We had a great time with family. In a warm, calm and relaxing environment.Auto-translated”
Paint your own Northern Lights in Rovaniemi with an English instructor, a traditional Lapland house visit, and Finnish sweets for $135.
“We absolutely enjoyed the masterclass! The artist was very friendly and explained every step, so it was easy to follow. All materials were provided. We created wonderful paintings and learned a lot. We would absolutely recommend this activity!!”
Private Finnish salmon soup workshop in a forest hut near Helsinki, with open-fire cooking, spiced glögi, and round-trip transport.
“The Finnish soup workshop was a truly fantastic and unique experience. Nina was an exceptional instructor, kind, approachable, and highly professional. She explained every step clearly and passionately, making it easy and fun even for someone like me with little cooking experience. Thanks to her, I learned a lot and had a great time. She’s without a doubt the best guide I could have hoped for in an experience like this!”
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