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When the nights draw in and the Christmas season rolls around, it's time to start planning some travel outings. Whether you're visiting the local Christmas market, making your first attempt at ice skating or going the whole hog and heading to Lapland for a Santa-style sleigh ride, browse our readers' tips below for inspiration. And add your Yuletide experiences by sending a tip or emailing been.there@guardian.co.uk
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    Christmas in Kiruna

    Posted by dmack 12 January 2007

    Forget the one-day trip to Finnish Lapland, with the promise of a sight of Santa and his elves. Instead take the option of a short break adventure holiday to the winter wonderland of Lapland.

    A 2 1/2 hour flight to Stockholm from London and then 1 1/2 hours internal flight to Kiruna. Where daylight is at a minimum and snow at a premium.

    At Christmas this was a perfect way to dream the dream - white snow, huskies, reindeer, snow mobiling and the chance to stay in the Hotel at the Edge of the world - the world famous Ice Hotel.

    From harnessing the huskys and travelling through beautiful countryside, to snow mobiling across a frozen lake there is so much more to do given the time - ice sculpting, fishing (drilling through the ice to find some tasty morsel), snow shoeing, cross country skiing, fine dining or literally just chilling out.

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