Family Adventures in the Nordics

At 50 Degrees North, family travel is personal. We are a family-run business, and many of us are parents who have explored the Nordic region with our own children. That first-hand experience shapes how we design journeys that genuinely work for both adults and young travellers.

The Nordic countries are safe, well organised and refreshingly easy to explore as a family. From Scandinavia’s compact cities to wide open landscapes and small local communities, the region is well suited to children of all ages and offers an ideal setting for meaningful, shared experiences.

Our family journeys have been carefully created around destinations, seasons and activities that naturally suit families, from wildlife encounters and winter adventures to gentle summer exploration and cultural highlights. Each itinerary is designed with realistic pacing, family-friendly accommodation and experiences that allow both children and adults to enjoy the journey together.

Our Destination Specialists can help you choose the family journey that best matches your travel style, preferred season and the ages of your children. From there, we can make thoughtful adjustments where needed, ensuring the itinerary feels right for your family while building on journeys that have already been carefully designed and tested for family travel.

Destination
Season
Duration
Tour Standard

Iceland with Kids - self-drive holiday

9 days - Self-drive highlights of Iceland, done simply.

NZD 8,330 From
  • Iceland
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Faroe Islands Horse

Family Adventure Self-Drive of the Faroe Islands

6 days | Independent tour | May-Aug | Vágar to Tórshavn

NZD 7,216 From
  • Faroe Islands
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Scandinavian Family Fun - Luxury

9 days - Premium tour with emphasis on luxury city stays and family adventures

NZD 12,079 From
  • Premium
  • Sweden
  • Denmark
  • Norway
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Visit Norway

Norwegian Winter Family Adventure

5 days - Family 'Frozen' adventure in Alta and the Snowhotel

NZD 4,676 From
  • Norway
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Lapland Winter Magic - Small Group Tour

6 days | Small group tour | Dec | Kittilä

NZD 22,189 From
  • AWARD WINNING
  • 2026 RELEASED
  • Finland
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Photo Didrick Stenersen

Oslo - Family Fun Long Weekend

4 days - Long Weekend designed for active families in Oslo with local, sustainable excursions.

NZD 5,108 From
  • Norway
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Lieselotte van der Meijs, Visit Sweden

Stockholm - Family Fun Long Weekend

4 days - Long Weekend designed for active families in Stockholm with local, sustainable excursions.

NZD 16,232 From
  • Sweden
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Harrinivia

Lapland Autumn Retreat

4 days - Early Northern Lights, campfires and forest exploring at a peaceful Lapland resort

NZD 1,940 From
  • Great Value
  • Finland
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Wilderness Hotel Inari

Lapland Arctic Christmas

5 days - Spend Christmas under the Northern Lights in a Wilderness Lodge in Finland

NZD 5,199 From
  • 2026 RELEASED
  • Finland
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Ruka Reindeer Farm

Christmas Adventure in Ruka, Finland

6 days - Truly magical Christmas tour in Northern Finland

NZD 19,413 From
  • 2026 RELEASED
  • Finland
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Rovaniemi and Glass Igloo Escape in the Autumn

6 days | Independent group | Sep-Nov | Rovaniemi

NZD 2,985 From
  • NEW ITINERARY FOR 2026
  • Finland
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Hawkhill Cottage Resort

Helsinki and Lakeside Cabin Experience

5 days | Independent tour | Jan-Dec | Helsinki

NZD 5,794 From
  • Finland
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Arctic Fox Igloos Ranua

Arctic Winter Wildlife (Classic)

5 days | Independent tour | Dec-Mar | Rovaniemi

NZD 4,773 From
  • New Igloos
  • Finland
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Livo Arctic Aurora Resort

Christmas at Livo Arctic Resort

5 days - Stay in Aurora Cabins at Livo Arctic Resort in Posio, Finland, with huskies, reindeer, snowmobiles, and Santa

NZD 11,423 From
  • 2026 RELEASED
  • Finland
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Christmas at Sunday Morning Resort

6 days - Family Christmas Tour with Sustainable Focus

NZD 7,348 From
  • 2026 RELEASED
  • Finland
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Sorrisniva

Festive Adventure in Norway

5 days - Stay in an Igloo Hotel for the Norwegian festive season

NZD 7,050 From
  • Premium
  • Norway
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Ruka Christmas Tour

New Year's Adventure in Ruka, Finland

6 days - New Year's tour in Northern Finland

NZD 22,524 From
  • 2026 RELEASED
  • Finland
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Espen Mills / Hurtigruten

Northern Lights Corridor - Tromsø to Rovaniemi

7 days | Group tour | Jan-Mar | Tromsø to Rovaniemi

NZD 7,105 From
  • NEW TOUR FOR 2027
  • Norway
  • Finland
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Northern Lights Holiday at Livo Arctic Resort

5 days - Stay at Aurora Cabins at Livo Arctic Resort in Posio, Finland

NZD 6,974 From
  • Finland
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Norwegian Fjords Hike & Bike

10 days - Experience the Norwegian fjords the active way, combining scenic cycling, rewarding hikes and classic fjord journeys.

NZD 6,275 From
  • Norway
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Arctic Fox Cabins

Polar Bears and New Years in Lapland

6 days - Celebrate the New Year in Finland staying in modern apartments and overnight in Glass Igloo.

NZD 6,974 From
  • 2026 RELEASED
  • Finland
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