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 is a family-owned reindeer farm and private nature retreat, 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 for both Winter and Summer / Autumn:
Winter Activities:
- Electric Snowmobile Tours
- Private Meeting with Santa Claus
- Snowshoe Trip to Meet Reindeer
- Visit to a Real Reindeer Farm
- Northern Lights Trip
- Overnight Stay as a Reindeer Herder
Summer Activities:
- See Newborn Baby Reindeer
- Private Meeting with Santa Claus
- Visit to a Real Reindeer Farm
- Overnight Stay with Baby Reindeer under the Midnight Sun
Autumn Activities:
- Overnight Stay as a Reindeer Herder
- Northern Lights Trip
- Visit to a Real Reindeer Farm
Each activity includes a visit in our private reindeer pasture, snacks by the campfire, and transportation. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful winter escape or a summer adventure in nature, Porovaara is your perfect getaway for authentic, unforgettable experiences in Lapland.
Experience authentic activities in the silence of nature – book 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.
Welcome to ride in the pure Lappish nature with magical arctic horses! In our cozy stable, you’ll have the opportunity to meet our friendly horses, dogs, and sheep. We offer a variety of horse-related activities, including trail riding, sleigh rides in the winter, and we also breed Finnish horses. You are also welcome to join our traditional sauna ceremony or experience the tranquility of nature by staying in our glampings.
During your visit, we’ll share fascinating insights into the lives and histories of these magnificent animals. Our location is 30-minutes driving from Santa Claus Village. Sometimes you can meet our horses also in Santa Claus Village!
Pure Lapland is about clean nature, authentic experiences, and genuine atmosphere. The wellbeing of nature and the animals are our number one priority. By taking care of these, we can offer travelers authentic and ethical experiences in the Pure Lapland ambiance year-round. We’ve the perfect activities for you to getaway on a holiday from everyday life!
Towards every customer we also commit on planting a tree to compensate the carbon footprint. We aim on becoming a company providing genuine and safe experiences for your holidays, assured by our professional, skilled guides. We offer safaris in every season year-round: winter, spring, summer, and autumn! Welcome to enjoy pure amazing experiences!
Welcome to real Husky heaven, with over 100 genuine Siberian Huskies! We are open every day year-round, offering unique experiences in Lappish surroundings. We’ve programs for everybody: Husky safaris, Husky Hugging, Husky Hikings, and of course the popular Park visits. With our professional guides and lovely fur-riends, you will make memories that you’ll remember fur-ever!
We have been operating next to Santa Claus Village already for several decades. In Husky Park you can see how the dogs live, from feeding to taking off the harnesses. We are a family-owned company, and we always try to pay special attention to dogs’ well-being and natural needs. Sustainability and ethical values are important for us. Our goal in Husky Park is that everyone enjoys themselves – the customers, staff, and the dogs. Check out and book all the must-do activities on our website!
Welcome to meet Santa Claus in Christmas House in Rovaniemi! Santa Claus Village, crossed by the Arctic Circle, is a unique place to meet Santa Claus, also called Father Christmas.
Here you can visit Santa Claus of the Arctic Circle every day of the year. If you desire, our elves can create a lasting memory of your meeting with Santa Claus with a high quality photo. Entrance to meet Santa in Christmas House is FREE. Christmas House is located in Santa Claus Holiday Village at the Arctic Circle.
Visit also Santa’s Reindeer Farm only 15 min drive from Santa Claus Village!
Enjoy reindeer rides (throughout winter and in spring) right in the backyard of Santa Claus Office at the Arctic Circle in Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi. In summertime, you can visit Santa’s reindeer. We also organize summer safaris (reindeer rides are not available in summer). At Santa Claus Reindeer Resort, you can also enjoy our Lappish-style Lapland Restaurant Kotahovi: www.laplandrestaurant.fi and Mrs. Santa Claus Christmas Cottage: www.mrssantaclaus.fi
We offer also reindeer safaris and Northern Lights safaris at our Porovaara Hill (“reindeer hill”) reindeer farm located about 20 km south of Santa Claus Village (more info on our website: www.santaclausreindeer.fi). There our family company offers also electric snowmobile safaris in Rovaniemi.