Welcome to the Magical World of Santa’s Elves at Santa Claus Safaris!

Step into a fairytale! At Santa Claus Safaris, located in Santa Claus Village, you’ll discover the enchanting world of Santa’s Elves, meet Santa’s beloved huskies and reindeer, and choose your own Elf adventure. You might even hear a few of Santa’s best-kept secrets along the way.

For the first time ever, the Elves’ once-secret Training Center is open to all. With an admission ticket, you’ll join the Elves for fun, hands-on challenges. Test your skills in precision gift sliding, try Santa’s sleigh ride simulator, and sneak through the Hide & Sneak obstacle course. Complete the tasks and receive your official Elf Diploma, earning the honorary right to serve as a helper elf anywhere in the world.

Relax at the Elf Café & Restaurant, open daily, offering a cozy Christmassy atmosphere, treats, drinks, souvenirs, and a daily lunch buffet. Upstairs, visit the free Elf Wish & Meet to meet an Elf, take a photo, and write a letter to Santa. This magic is for everyone.

Cliff Adventure Park Pyhäkuru is a unique cliffside experience in the Arctic fells of Pyhä, only 1.5 hours from Rovaniemi. We offer two main day trips in winter: the Zipline Adventure Day, a full-day guided tour featuring cliff climbing, rope bridges and thrilling ziplines, and the National Park Explorer, a slower-paced visit with a guided tour of Pyhä-Luosto National Park and time to explore independently.

No experience is required, and both options are suitable for families, couples and adventure seekers. A comfortable Adventure Bus provides direct transport from Rovaniemi city center and Santa Claus Village in winter. Discover the magic of Pyhä’s winter landscapes easily and safely, all year round with advance booking.

Rovaniemi Insider is a local travel company offering authentic Lapland experiences from the heart of Rovaniemi city center. We bring you unique adventures you won’t find elsewhere, such as the cozy Aurora Train and the Local Food Tasting Tour, where you can explore Lapland’s flavors and stories through five delicious stops.

Our wide range of activities includes Northern Lights tours, husky and reindeer safaris, snowmobile rides, and nature adventures that let you discover the true spirit of the Arctic. Every experience is designed to be comfortable, safe, and unforgettable. Rovaniemi Insider combines professional service, local expertise, and genuine Lapland charm, all year round.

We also provide accommodation and car rental.

Experience the Official Icebreaker Cruise of Santa Claus in Finnish Lapland!

Icebreaker Sampo is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Finland. Sampo has been offering unique arctic tourism experiences to its customers in Kemi for almost 40 years. The 3.5 hour morning cruise includes ice floating experience, walking on ice, guided tour around the vessel, diploma, welcome drink and entrance to the SnowCastle area exhibitions. On the 4 hour afternoon cruise, you also get access to enjoy the lunch buffet on board. Check out the cruise schedules and book an arctic Icebreaker Sampo Cruise at https://experience365.fi/icebreaker-sampo-cruise/

Like Sampo, the Icebreaker Arktis cruises in the Gulf of Bothnia during the winter season. This unique 3 hour cruise takes you to the frozen sea, where you can walk on solid ice and float safely in icy water wearing a thermal survival suit. We also recommend booking additional paid services, such as lunch buffet in the SnowCastle restaurant and entrance to the SnowCastle area exhibitions. Check out the cruise schedules and book an arctic Icebreaker Arktis Cruise at https://experience365.fi/icebreaker-arktis-cruise/

We offer round-trip transfers to the Icebreaker Sampo and Arktis Cruises from Santa Claus Village / Rovaniemi, Kemi, Haparanda and Tornio.

The bike park, called Santa’s Backyard Bike Trails, was opened in summer 2025 right next to Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle. This free-to-use park offers easy and playful cycling trails for everyone who enjoys smooth and relaxed riding.

In the forest next to Santa Claus Village, four short and clearly marked mountain biking trails wind through the landscape. Three of them – Loiva, Hupi and Lysti – are one-way trails, while the two-way Luppo trail connects the others. The routes (0.5–1.5 km) run through an enchanting forest with gently rolling terrain, allowing cyclists to enjoy mild curves, rocky sections, and smooth gravel surfaces. The focus is more on fun, movement and a little forest adventure than on competition.

The new trails connect seamlessly to the Ounasvaara ski stadium and Rovaniemi city centre via light traffic routes, making them easily accessible to both locals and visitors.

The starting point of the new bike park is located next to the official bus stop of Santa Claus Village, at the intersection of Joulumaantie and Tähtikuja streets, near Santa Claus Holiday Village. The distance from the starting point to the four aforementioned trails is about 800 metres. Travellers can rent bicycles at the reception of Santa Claus Holiday Village or from its online store. Information about bike rental.



Photos: © City of Rovaniemi| 📸 Jonne Kunnari / Allegra Nordics

Based in Rovaniemi, Lapland X Tours offers a variety of small-group and personalized adventures, specializing in Northern Lights Photography Tours, Private Experiences and Full Day Trips. Our passion shines through every journey, creating unforgettable memories that last a lifetime. Committed to reliability, transparency, and superior service, we are a trusted partner dedicated to delivering high-quality experiences that prioritize customer satisfaction and build lasting connections. All tours provided by us have maximum capacity of 8 persons for tour.

We offer year-round experiences.

Autumn, winter and spring activities:

– Trip to Ranua Zoo with lunch and tickets included
– Private/Customized Tours
– Northern Lights Photography Tour – Small Group

Summer activities:
– Lapland Adventure Day:  5 in 1 – Full Day Tour to Lapland’s Top
Attractions
– Private/customized Tours
– Round Trip to Sweden

At Lapland X Tours, we strive for excellent customer service. You can
book our activities at https://www.laplandxtours.com/activities-in-rovaniemi

Do you want to explore the town of Rovaniemi or the beautiful green forest trails surrounding Santa Claus Village? Or do you want to test the new cross-country biking trails of Santa Claus Village called Santa’s Backyard Bike Trails?

There’s no better way than by E-Fatbike! Offered in summer and autumn, this service is provided by Santa Claus Holiday Village, located in the heart of Santa Claus Village.

INCLUDES: E-Fatbike rental from 09:00 – 16:00, helmet, instructions on how to use the bike

DURATION: 09:00 – 16:00

PLEASE NOTE: our bikes are suitable for riders between 158 – 195 cm.

Bike pick up/drop off is at Santa Claus Holiday Village hotel reception.

You can book online HERE or at the reception of Santa Claus Holiday Village.

Arctic Circle Information, located in Santa’s Gift House in the center of Santa Claus Village, provides information about Santa Claus Village, the Rovaniemi area and Lapland. Come to our Information Point or contact us by email or phone.

Our multilingual staff will help you to book your activities, and get your Arctic Circle Crossing Certificate.

Porovaara in Rovaniemi is a family-owned reindeer farm and private nature retreat with an own unique Santa’s House. Porovaara Reindeer Hill, with its unique Santa Claus Cottage, is located just 20 minutes drive from Santa Claus Village. Escape the crowds and discover authentic Lapland activities, surrounded by the peaceful silence of nature. We specialize in personalized experiences with small group sizes and local guides for a truly unique adventure in the heart of Lapland.

We offer year-round experiences:

Winter Activities:

Summer / autumn activities:

Each activity includes a visit to our private reindeer pasture, where you can meet and hand-feed the reindeer, enjoy snacks by the campfire, and relax with transportation provided both ways. 

Whether you’re seeking a peaceful winter escape or a summer adventure in nature, Porovaara is your perfect getaway for authentic, unforgettable experiences in the heart of Lapland. Book your trip today and experience authentic activities in the silence of nature here: https://porovaara.fi/product/ 

In winter, we offer horse sleigh rides around Santa Claus Village: Aurora Horses’ Finnhorse sleigh transports depart from the heart of Santa Claus Village. We also organize longer atmospheric Finnhorse sleigh rides and Northern Lights Sleigh ride safaris in the evenings.

In summer, you can visit the lovely Finnhorses and go horseback riding. We also arrange wagon rides and horseback riding trips on request.

Aurora Horses also organises Northern Lights tours, which you can participate in without a horse program. All our tours are also available as private events.