Travelogue: An unforgettable father-son trip to wintery Pyhä, Finland

Date: 15-03-2026
Crisp snow under your boots, the scent of a crackling campfire, and the hope of the magical Northern Lights. Our client John Hattinger recently traveled to the far north with his son: Pyhä, Finland. No mass tourism, but pure wilderness and quality time in the Lappish nature. "This was more than a holiday; it was a memory for life," John told us upon his return. While the thermometer dropped well below zero, the activities – from a spectacular dog sledding tour to driving powerful snowmobiles – brought warm smiles that never left their faces. In this travelogue, we share the beautiful photos they took and tell you exactly why Pyhä is the ultimate destination for anyone seeking an authentic Finnish experience.

Naar Finland Rovaniemi RVN vliegen met Eurowings vanaf Düsseldorf DUS Duitsland. Boek je tickets via Holmstock Travel, veilig en betrouwbaar reizen.

Flying with Eurowings

The men chose to fly from Düsseldorf to Rovaniemi with Eurowings. An excellent connection. In just over 3 hours, you disembark at the Arctic airport RVN. Super easy, and Eurowings flights are reasonably priced.

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Huurauto huren in Finland via Holmstock Travel reisbureau. Deze Peugeot 208 huurden wij voor onze klant in RVN Rovaniemi Airport voor zijn vakantiereis naar Pyhä Finland.

Rental car in Rovaniemi

This beautiful yellow Peugeot 208 was waiting at RVN, Rovaniemi Airport. A wonderfully luxurious car to cruise through the snowy landscape.

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  • Appartement met balkon en fraai uitzicht over Pyhä Finland, Kurula's Resort. Holmstock Travel reizen naar Finland.

    Beautiful view

    The apartments in Kurula's are very luxurious and are equipped with, among other things, a private kitchenette. The balcony offers a beautiful view of the wintry surroundings.

  • Boven de arctic circle is de wereld heel anders. Kleine boompjes worden kunstwerkjes door de erop liggende sneeuw. Het zonlicht en de maneschijn maken het helemaal af. Eventueel noorderlicht is de kers op de taart.

    Arctic winters

    Breathtakingly beautiful, enchanting, and wonderfully impressive. The winter forests of Pyhä are truly very special. Pure enjoyment!

  • Appartement huren van top kwaliteit. Schoon, netjes en rustig gelegen. Dat is Kurula's in Pyhä. Foto van badkamer met private sauna. Holmstock Travel reisbureau specialist voor Finland reizen.

    Modern bathroom with sauna

    The gentlemen had a private sauna at their disposal in the apartment. It was wonderful to relax and warm up after an intense, Arctic day outdoors.

Super happy with all the excursions!

Dog sledding including a fika in a Saami tipi by the open fire.

Our client John set out with his son for a week full of adrenaline and Finnish traditions. Upon their return, their enthusiasm was infectious: everything was arranged down to the last detail and the excursions exceeded all expectations. Their adventure began with a 15-kilometer husky trail . "The sound of the dogs sledding across the frozen lakes is magical," John said. Halfway through the trek, there was time for a special moment of rest: in an authentic Saami tipi, they enjoyed a warm drink by the fire together with the guide.

Fatbike safari - E-fatbike

The e-fatbike tour was fantastic, but the surroundings left them wanting more. Because some free space had been deliberately left in the daily schedule, John and his son seized the opportunity: they decided on the spot to book an extra snowmobile safari, on top of the trip planned for the next day! That is exactly the freedom we grant our clients. We map out the ideal route, but prefer to leave the control for extra spontaneous moments to the traveler. And so, their stay in Pyhä became a series of highlights.

The ultimate father-son dream: Together on a snowmobile

For John, there was one experience that absolutely could not be missed: letting his son experience the brute power and beauty of a snowmobile safari. Not just a casual trip, but braving the Arctic winter together on two of their own rugged machines. "This was exactly the experience I wanted to give him," John said afterwards. Trekking for miles through endless white landscapes, feeling the biting cold on your cheeks, and experiencing that unique freedom you only find in Lapland. It wasn't just about the speed, but above all about that priceless time together as father and son in the wilderness . At Holmstock Travel, we are immensely proud to be able to make these kinds of personal dreams a reality. It is the greatest compliment for us when clients like John return with stories of memories that last a lifetime.

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  • Sledehondentocht over de bevroren finse meren. Een bucketlist item dat een geweldige ervaring genoemd mag worden. Reis met Holmstock Travel naar arctisch Lapland en ervaar Finland puur.

    Sled dog safari Pyhä Finland

    Lots of barking, lots of action, and then suddenly it is quiet. You whiz along on the sled over snow and ice, straight through the Arctic landscape.

  • Vader-Zoon experience en fatbike tour in Pyhä Finland. Heerlijk fietsen met een electrisch ondersteunde fatbike over de bevroren meren en door de winterse arctische bossen van Finland. Holmstock Travel reisspecialist Fins Lapland.

    E-Fatbike tour

    Nice and sporty, and yet also helped a little by the electric power of the fatbike. A fun activity.

  • Sneeuwmobiel excursie foto van een tevreden klant die naar Pyhä Finland reisde. Vader-zoon vakantie. Prachtige herinneringen. Holmstock Travel reisbureau.

    Snowmobile tour 6 hours

    A substantial, beautiful trek to the Ametyst mine through the wintry landscape. Exactly the experience John had in mind.

Excursie in winters Lapland, Pyhä Finland. Brunch in Tipi. Arctische vakanties met Holmstock Travel - uw reisbureau.

Quality first!

Our aim is the most perfect holiday possible. The most important thing in this regard is listening to our customers. Meeting wishes and results.

Afterwards, it is often the client's smile, the cheerfulness in the voice, and the proud sharing of visual material that symbolize the quality delivered.

Reisadvies op maat. Holmstock Travel - Reisbureau specialist reizen Scandinavie en Baltische Staten. Op onze reizen beleef je het noorderlicht, huskysafari's, beren spotten en de fraaie landen Noorwegen, Finland, Zweden, Estland, Letland, Litouwen, Duitsland en IJsland.

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The travel proposal we once sent John became reality. From telephone contact to a quote via email to an experience in Pyhä, Finland.

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Our trips can be booked as a self-drive, fly-drive for two people or more, or as a group tour in a minibus for up to 8 people, including a private guide/driver, departing from your doorstep.

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Last update: March 15, 2026, with new content.