Taava Reindeer Farm offers reindeer experiences in a calm forest setting about 30 minutes from Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi. Transportation from Santa Claus Village is included in all experiences.

Visits take place at a working reindeer farm, where guests can meet the reindeer, enjoy reindeer rides and spend unhurried time in nature. The experiences are based on everyday reindeer herding and guided by experienced reindeer guides who share their knowledge and life with the animals.

The farm operates under the guidance of local reindeer herder Janne Körkkö. Taava operates year-round, with a relaxed pace that allows time for interaction with the reindeer and conversation with the reindeer guides.

Korouoma Wilderness Café is a family-run business from Posio, located within the Korouoma Nature Reserve, about a 1.5-hour drive from Santa Claus Village. Our guided tours to the frozen waterfalls from Rovaniemi take guests into landscapes where our family has lived, grown, and travelled for generations. Along the way, guests hear local stories about the history of Korouoma and life in the area, and the experience culminates in traditional Lapland-style treats, enjoyed in the café’s unique atmosphere.

The cozy café’s food is made entirely from scratch using local ingredients, with roots in the traditional cuisine of northeastern and eastern Lapland. Warm hospitality and respect for nature guide all activities.

Accommodation is also available: two cabins at the trailhead and two wilderness huts deeper in the canyon. Catering services are offered as well, from campfire meals to cozy dinners and larger celebrations, including in remote locations.

Korouoma offers experiences throughout the year – frozen waterfalls in winter, flowing waters in spring, lush groves in summer, and the vibrant colours of autumn foliage.

More information: www.erakahvila.fi/en

We are two small entrepreneur families from a little village in Rovaniemi’s country-side – right next to the mystical Pisavaara Nature Reserve, surrounded by the pure, untouched wilderness and perfect silence of Lapland. Our company SnowTrail Safaris was born from the desire to share what is everyday life for us but a dream for many: the peace of Lapland, the power of nature, and genuine human connection. We believe that the best experiences grow from honesty, transparency, and authenticity. Every guest matters to us, and we want to offer a warm, personal experience – one that stays in your heart long after the northern lights have faded from the sky.

We are known for our cheerful and relaxed service that comes straight from the heart of Lapland. All of us hold an official Travel industry safety passport, ensuring that every adventure with us is both safe and carefree – whether it’s an electric reindeer safari, northern lights tour, or a quiet moment surrounded by nature. Welcome to experience Lapland with us – honestly, safely and authentically.

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.

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 is a small, independent company dedicated to delivering authentic, high-quality Arctic experiences. We are passionate local guides who personally plan, host, and lead every tour—no commercial chains, no mass tourism, just genuine Arctic adventures.

We offer:

All tours are limited to a maximum of 8 guests, ensuring personalized attention and intimate experiences. Our guides are experienced Arctic drivers trained for extreme conditions down to -40 degrees, with deep local knowledge and years of experience reading Arctic weather and finding clear skies.

We operate year-round:

Winter Activities (November–April):

Summer Activities:

Our priority is your experience, not the numbers. We never overbook, never rush, and never compromise on quality. If conditions require extra time or effort, we do it—because your memories matter more than margins.

You can book our activities at: https://www.laplandxtours.com

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. Porovaara offers unique experiences, such as a reindeer experience combined with a snowmobile safari, electric snowmobiles charged using renewable energy, a private wilderness area, and strong ecological values. Book your trip today and experience authentic activities in the silence of nature here: https://porovaara.fi/product/ 

The nature of the Arctic Circle Hiking Area is enchanting, just beyond Santa Claus Village. The distance from Santa Claus Village to the hiking area is only 15 km. The stunning rapids of Raudanjoki river, and the Vaattunkiköngäs and Vikaköngäs waterfalls, which run through the area, are just a few steps away. The accessible routes also invite those traveling with prams to enjoy a day outdoors among the rapids surrounded by forest. You can usually walk the trails even in winter. In winter, hikers can also travel via skis or snowshoes to the area’s extensive aapa marshes.

Suitability: well-suited for a day trip for the whole family. Accessible routes.

Auttiköngäs is one of Finland’s most spectacular waterfalls, and the destination offers the peace of a taiga forest. Auttiköngäs’s wonderful day trip destination is about an hour’s drive from Santa Claus Village.

Even the drive along the beautiful Kemijoki river tributary towards Auttiköngäs is an experience. The nature trail that goes to Auttiköngäs takes you over one of Finland’s finest waterfalls. The trail leads you to the peace of northern primeval forests and to an observation tower high on the rock, to look deep into the green of old-growth forests. Auttiköngäs is a great excursion destination, no matter the season. In winter, you can visit Auttiköngäs, for example, on snowshoes.

In Auttiköngäs you can also find the cozy Auttiköngäs Café.

You can visit the magical Santa’s Forest, full of Christmas trees, following a 2 km guided trail from Santa Claus Village (watch HERE Infomap). The Forest was established in the early 2000s, and hundreds of spruce trees of varying age grow there.  Planting spruces was originally a Japanese idea.

The nature trail at Santa’s Forest begins at the northwestern edge of Santa Claus Village. Please keep in mind that the path is NOT maintained or cleared after snow has fallen.

During the hike, you will walk along a marked nature trail through mires, marshes, backwoods and dry moorland. Parts of the trail have duckboards. Along the path there are four benches and information boards explaining the surrounding nature. In late summer, an astute and lucky passerby can pick blueberries along the way, which are a common delicacy on this nature trail. The road ends at the gates of Santa’s Forest. After this, you are free to walk along the undulating gravel path through Father Christmas’s forest. There is a sheltered rest area in the middle of the forest.