To enjoy your adventure to winter wonderland as best as possible it is important to not get cold!
Here are our top 5 tips to stay warm.

“The winters in Lapland are not so bad as we thought. Due to the low humidity it feels different than the rest of Europe!”

Ann B.

#1 Thermal base layer

Keep yourself warm with a layer of thermal underwear. During the winter, temperatures can go down to -40°C. A layer of thermal underwear is therefore a good idea to pack as a first layer. Avoid cotton and opt for bamboo or merino wool instead. Cotton is a slow-drying fabric, so you quickly get cold in these temperatures.

#2 Warm and comfortable pants and sweaters

For cold winters it is best to dress up in layers. As a second layer is it a good idea to take something comfortable in which you can move. Look for a warm jogging or legging (not to thick) that fits comfortable to wear under ski pants or a winter overall. It is a great feeling to come back inside after a day full of outdoor activities and lay back in a warm fleece or knitted sweater with a cup of coffee.

#3 Waterproof layer

As a final layer, bring some waterproof warm clothing, for example ski pants and jackets or ski overalls are best. A warm parka is also an option. If you come out in the winter, you don’t have to worry about which clothes to wear, because they are always hidden under a warm and waterproof layer. That being said, it’s not about the looks but about comfort in winter. If you have booked one of our winter tours you’ll get an extra thermo overall from us. During activities like snowmobiling and a husky sleigh ride it can be necessary to wear it above your own waterproof layer.

#4 Hat, gloves and scarf

Bring warm gloves and a hat and scarf to keep your face warm. It is also possible to purchase a warm beanie and at our reception. Go for a pair of waterproof gloves with a warm lining on the inside or opt for a set of underlayer gloves made of merino wool. The underlayer is especially recommended if you plan to take your camera with you. This way you can adjust settings without having cold hands. Another option, which is also the warmest, is to choose mittens. These are ideal to combine with heating pads but are less freedom of movement. If you choose to bring mittens, we recommend that you bring an extra pair of gloves for snowmobiling since loose fingers are required to drive the snowmobiles.
It is very important to take good and warm gloves with you, since your hands and feet are the first parts of the body that gets cold. Our advise is to take both, warm mittens and warm gloves with you so you have the opportunity to switch. We can advise brands as Helly Hansen, Revolution Race and Hestra for good quality gloves and mittens.

Your face is most sensitive to cold. Therefore, choose a hat that covers your ears well so that they do not freeze. Go for a practical scarf like a buff that you can pull over your face, so that you don’t get stuck between your layers with your scarf. Again, merino wool is a good option as a scarf so that the condensation from your breath does not freeze.

#5 Socks and boots

Go for woolen socks and waterproof boots with a good grip, knowing you will be walking in snow everyday. It is important to have some extra space in your boots for the woolen socks, a good advise is to size up with one shoe size. Again it is important to avoid cotton socks. You can opt for bamboo or merino wool instead. What you find a lot here in Sweden are padded rubber boots. Some of them are perfect to -40°C. Other well known brands for it’s warm liner and quality winter shoes are Sorel ( Caribou version ) and Kamik. Some people choose Ice Bugs, which are grippy shoes with pins on the sole. Please note that you are not allowed to enter any shop or restaurant with these shoes because they damage the floor and that they are not necessary here at all during the winter season. A good pair of winter boots with grip are much more practical for a Swedish winter. Their is no need to bring an extra pair of sneakers to Lapland, they are useless here.

In Swedish Lapland, winter temperatures can range from -10°C to -40°C. Make sure you have enough warm clothes with you. If some of your clothes get wet from the snow, make sure you have some other options to wear the next day so it can dry. Good advice to make your suitcase weigh less, put on your winter coat and trousers, because you’ll need them once you’ve landed.

Forgot to pack something? Not enough space in your suitcase? At our reception we sell next to souvenirs some practical things like beanies, lip balm,…