Rovaniemi Tours Oy is a local, family-owned tour company based in Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland, offering authentic small-group experiences for international visitors. Our company organizes year-round guided activities that showcase Arctic nature and culture, including Northern Lights tours, husky excursions and reindeer safaris, snowmobile adventures, visits to Santa Claus Village, and excursions to national parks and Korouoma frozen waterfalls.
Our focus is on personalized, small-group tours with local guides, combining transportation, equipment, and storytelling to create easy and immersive Lapland experiences. Operating in both winter and summer, we aim to provide a genuine “local way” to explore Rovaniemi and surrounding Lapland, from Arctic wildlife encounters to wilderness activities and cultural highlights.
Here you’ll find all the day tours & activities we offer: https://www.rovaniemitours.fi/adventures
Elves Hotels Santa Village offers high-quality and effortless accommodation in Santa Claus Village. Our apartment hotel, which will open in December 2026, is situated in a peaceful location just a short walk from the bustling village centre, providing guests with the perfect balance of privacy and easy access to all services. Decorated in a modern Scandinavian style, our fully equipped apartments are designed to offer a cozy and premium setting for an unforgettable holiday in Lapland.
Our guests can enjoy full hotel services, including a private sauna, breakfast buffet and a high-quality restaurant for lunches and dinners. The location in Santa Claus Village allows easy year-round access to the magical atmosphere of the area. Our comprehensive service concept ensures that all of Rovaniemi’s activities,from thrilling husky and reindeer safaris to enchanting Northern Lights tours can be booked easily directly through us. Elves Hotel Santa Village is an elegant and comfortable gateway to Arctic adventures, where high-standard living and the unique nature of the North meet seamlessly.
Visit our website to book your stay: https://elveshotels.com/
Santatelevision’s unique Santa Claus performances, services & visits in Rovaniemi
Joulupukki TV / Santatelevision is a family company based in Rovaniemi, Lapland, also specialised in professional Santa Claus performances and Santa visits in Rovaniemi. For more than 15 years, the firm has been providing Santa Claus services in the Rovaniemi area, including at Santa Claus Village. Santatelevision team has worked with families, companies and media productions seeking an authentic meeting with Father Christmas.
Santatelevision’s Santa Claus services include:
• Private Santa visits to cabins, apartments, hotels, homes or special events
• Santa appearances at corporate events, Christmas parties and festive celebrations
• Gift delivery moments and photo opportunities with Santa, creating memorable experiences
• Personalised video messages from Santa Claus for companies and private individuals
• Santa Claus services for TV, video and social media productions
Santatelevision’s Santa Claus truly embodies the traditional spirit and authentic appearance people expect from real Joulupukki / Father Christmas of Finnish Lapland.
Contact Santatelevision for more information or to request a quote. 🎅
company@santatelevision.com
Mobile: +358 40 8351428
More info: https://www.joulupukkitv.com/en/santa-claus-services-visits-rovaniemi-lapland/
Elf Café & Restaurant in Santa Claus Village invites you to step into a cozy, Christmassy atmosphere and enjoy a wide selection of coffees, cakes, freshly baked buns, sandwiches, ice cream, soft and warm drinks, as well as alcoholic beverages. A daily Lunch Buffet is available, and you can also browse a small selection of souvenirs to take a piece of the magic with you. Bring your friends and family and enjoy delicious food in a warm elf-world setting.
On the second floor, discover Elf Wish & Meet, a charming hideaway where friendly Elves welcome you for a photo, a cheerful chat, and a moment of Christmas magic. Write your own letter to Santa, and the Elves will make sure it reaches him safely. This cozy space above the café invites you to pause and let your Christmas wishes take flight.
The visit is free – the magic is for everyone
Step into Santa’s Sleigh Flight, a cinematic 360° VR experience for all ages, located at Santa’s Gift House in the heart of Santa Claus Village.
As the sleigh begins to move, you’ll feel it gently lift into the 360° VR world around you. The wind brushes past your cheeks, the bells jingle softly, and soon you are gliding high above Lapland’s snowy forests. Together, you’ll visit Santa’s workshop, fly under dancing Northern Lights, and laugh your way through a playful icy roller-coaster ride.
This is more than a ride – it’s a magical memory waiting to be made. A feast for the senses, where children’s eyes sparkle and adults rediscover a sense of pure, carefree joy.
And even if the real sky hides its colors… Only we can give you a 100% guaranteed view of the Northern Lights – a moment of wonder all your own.
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.
Rovaniemi Insider offers high-quality accommodations in Lapland, providing comfortable stays for families, couples, and from small to big groups. We have a variety of well-located apartments in Rovaniemi city center, the cozy Academy Hotel in Kemijärvi (located 75 km from Santa Claus Village), and an exciting new hotel opening in Santa Claus Village in 2026 (photo below).
Our accommodations are designed for convenience, comfort, and easy access to all Lapland experiences. Whether you’re returning from a day of tours or exploring the city, you’ll find a welcoming place to relax and recharge. Rovaniemi Insider combines local knowledge, professional service, and a memorable stay, all year round.
We also provide activities and car rental.
Step into the gingerbread village Piparina in the heart of Santa Claus Village! Piparina’s walk-in restaurant serves Lapland-inspired tasting dishes where local ingredients meet playful northern flavours – no reservations needed.
Guests can build their own Taste of Lapland menu with tasting-sized portions featuring reindeer, lake fish, cloudberries and gingerbread, all enjoyed in a warm, magical setting.
Private gingerbread cabins next to the restaurant can be rented for peaceful breaks or small gatherings. Food and drinks can also be ordered directly from the restaurant to the cabins. Piparina hosts private events and festive dinners in a truly unique atmosphere.
See more information and menu here: https://piparina.fi/en/restaurant/
Piparina’s Summer restaurant and Day cabins are open daily from 22 June to 9 August at 11:00–16:00. Read more: https://piparina.fi/en/summer-restaurant/
Take a peaceful break inside your own life-sized gingerbread cabin in the heart of Santa Claus Village. Piparina’s private cabins offer a cozy retreat between adventures – perfect for families, couples, and small groups looking for a moment of calm.
Each cabin features a warm wooden interior with a dining table, sofa and rocking chair, creating the feeling of a Lapland hideaway. Guests can order food, drinks or snack packs directly from Piparina’s restaurant and enjoy them in the comfort of their own cabin. You can also bring your own snacks if you wish.
The cabins can also be booked for small gatherings, meetings, or celebrations, combining privacy with the magical setting of a gingerbread village.
More information and bookings: https://piparina.fi/en/day-cabins/
Piparina’s Summer restaurant and Day cabins are open daily from 22 June to 9 August at 11:00–16:00. Read more: https://piparina.fi/en/summer-restaurant/
In our store, located in Santa Claus Holiday Village next to Christmas House, you will always find fresh local delicacies as well as a wide range of everyday essentials. Our shelves are stocked with fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, snacks, and refreshing juices, soft drinks, and other beverages. We also offer high-quality local products and a selection of hygiene items for your journey. Welcome to shop with us every day of the year!
