FEBRUARY SEES THE RETURN OF THE ANNUAL
Jokkmokk Market in northern Sweden. The festival celebrates the nomadic Samis’ culture and has been running in some guise for over 400 years. In temperatures that regularly plummet below -25°, participants enjoy the unique sport of reindeer-racing, wear traditional dress, yodel, dance and generally make merry. Magnetic North Travel runs a three-day trip to the market: book now for 2017 (from £795, including fights; magneticnorthtravel.com).
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