While Scandinavia in general isn't cheap to visit, choosing to explore Sweden in lieu of neighbouring Norway and Finland may be the way to make a Winter wonderland Lapland trip a possibility. Norway and Finland have both been hogging the spotlight as ultimate Winter destinations under the canopy of the northern lights, but Sweden has much of the same offerings while being a bit more affordable. A good base for activities is the city of Kiruna, or smaller villages like Abisko or Jokkmokk, where you can immerse into Sami culture, encounter reindeer, and whisk across arctic lands via dog-sled.