Snow break for kids

SpanielsGalore

Hi,

I am looking for a 2 night 3 day break, anywhere that has a high chance of snow, in Europe during the week of December 10th. We do have to be home by the Friday (14th).
My sister in law and I are taking our eldest children, ages 4, 5, and 7.
Ideally we'd like them to be able to snowball fight, maybe a sleigh ride, sledging etc. A christmas market might be interesting for us but not essential.
We have £600 max. for travel and accommodation. I have looked at coach tours but don't think the kids will manage the travel (it'd be unfair on the other passengers as well)

Thanks
SG

All suggestions gratefully received !

artichoke

i would say northern europe has a higher chance of snow at that time of year, but am not certain, scandinavia, iceland etc....

art

alanrowell

That early in the season you have little chance but to go to Scandinavia - unfortunately it'll be expensive

SpanielsGalore

Thanks, I shall have a search and see if I can find a bargain.

SG

monkeyspanner

Try Crystalski they do short breaks to Norway (Lillehammer) fly scheduled to Oslo and transfer.

RibAd

Way not try going to Lapland? I don't know how expensive it would be to go, but from what I've heard most people go for the day and you can go on husky rides, drive snowmobiles, kick sleighs, and reindeer rides (and of course, The Jolly Man himself!) I've never been myself but have heard it's quite good (although I'd be half tempted to take my nephews if they weren't so old!)