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.

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.

Surrender to your senses at Auttiköngäs!

The accessible Auttiköngäs Café is set in a picturesque natural environment, about 80 km from Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi. Behind the café, a 3,6 km nature trail takes you over the waterfall, through primeval forest, and across rocky landscapes.

In our cozy log cabin, we offer guests authentic culinary experiences and a peaceful place to unwind. Our café selection features freshly baked pastries every day, including waffles, pies, and cakes, made mainly from ingredients from our own garden or local producers.

We also offer homemade treats to take home. All pastries are lactose-free, and gluten-free options are available.

We welcome individual nature enthusiasts as well as private groups. Groups only by prior reservation. Meeting packages and family celebrations are also available.

Come escape everyday life in Autti, into the roar of the rapids, and the embrace of silent wilderness.

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.

MaRou produces Finnish, organic and earthy rugged-style functional and decorative products from recycled and natural materials. The products are made in Lapland, in Käyrämö Village (in Rovaniemi some 60 km from Santa Claus Village), entirely by hand, with passion and love, keeping the user in mind. Our beautiful felt products made from Lappish wool and hand knitted warm clothes can all be found at our outdoor stall in Santa Claus Village near Arctic Circle line during the winter season.

Proximity to naturalness, and nature itself guide all our actions, which is why we want to work using traditional methods, respecting old techniques while conserving nature reserves. We produce beautiful products from materials that reduce the waste of usable materials in the environment – our operations are based on circular economy.

For example, the rugs, jewelry, and bags made by MaRou are mostly created from materials that most people would throw away as unusable for their previous purposes. The journey of our wool products to the final product begins with our artisan shearing the wool, washing it without chemicals, and wet felting it into beautiful and durable products often tailored to user specifications. There can’t be more craftsmanship involved in making a product than this!

In the craft chamber (Kässäkamari in Finnish) in Käyrämö, you can also create your own small products under guidance while enjoying, for example, flatbread baked in a traditional oven – also hand-baked. This is offered to small groups.

Contact for product orders or workshop visits: annika@marou.fi & Tel: +358 45 351 2640

Come and warm up in a traditional Finnish sauna in Rovaniemi, enjoying its gentle heat! The bravest can try ice swimming in the cold pool next to the sauna. As you ascend the wide steps to the pool, you can choose how deep to go—just dip your toes or immerse yourself up to your neck. After a refreshing swim, it’s wonderful to return to the warmth of the sauna. If you’re lucky, you might even witness the northern lights during your visit!

Sinetän Saunahuone is located in Rovaniemi’s country-side, only 30 km from Santa Claus Village. The sauna is private for you and your group or family. We provide everything you need for your sauna experience, also a swimming suit if you want but it’s not necessary.

In addition to the sauna, we also have a salt room, which is used to relieve respiratory symptoms or skin conditions. You can combine a visit to both the sauna and the salt room, with the experience lasting a total of 2,5 to 3 hours. Now that is luxury!

The sauna is available all year round:

The salt room is available all year round.

Arctic Warriors is a superfood company based in Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland. Our mission is clear: to make the pure and powerful herbs of Lapland world famous. There is something magical in the herbs of Lapland. In summer they grow 24/7 under the midnight sun enjoying the purest air in the world, in winter they don’t fear harsh wind and snow.

In Lapland these power herbs have been traditionally used to cure many a disease. The knowledge of their effect and use runs in the family of our CEO Katja Misikangas. Traditional knowledge is supported by research data which shows clearly the power of arctic growing conditions. The herbs are grown by a network of local farmers or collected wild from the forest. Arctic Warriors turns the pure and powerful herbs of Lapland into tasty products so that you too are able to enjoy their magical power! Wildest herbs and berries come from the arctic!

You can find our products in our webshop. In addition in Santa Claus Village you find our products in Christmas House Shop of Santa Claus Holiday Village.

Polar Taste Restaurant of Käyrämön Keidas is an oasis located 60 km North from Santa Claus Village, on the way to Sodankylä along the E-4 road. Käyrämön Keidas has long operated as a traditional Nordic restaurant: among the offerings are, for example, delicious European à la carte dishes, Lapland reindeer stew, and tasty hamburgers with French fries. In addition our restaurant also features authentic Chinese cuisine. Restaurant has become one of Finland’s northernmost Chinese culinary experiences. We specialize in providing travel services and meals for groups. The restaurant has 144 seats and is happy to serve both groups of various sizes and individual customers.

Käyrämön Keidas is an affordable and welcoming bed and breakfast offering four clean, comfortable rooms. Some of the rooms have an own shower and toilet. The breakfast is available on request. We also provide a travel park for motorists. Located 60 km North from Santa Claus Village, Käyrämön Keidas is conveniently situated between Rovaniemi and Sodankylä along the E4 highway.

A log cabin, hot tub, wood-fired sauna – and maybe a reindeer in the yard. Welcome to Villa Sieripirtti!

Villa Sieripirtti’s charming log cabin and separate sauna cottage are peacefully located by the Kemijoki River, just a 20-minute drive from Santa Claus Village. Here, the tranquility of Lapland’s nature meets modern comfort – the perfect setting to relax and unwind.

The accommodation sleeps up to 14 guests. The main cabin features four bedrooms (each with a double bed and a loft bed), a spacious living and dining area, and two bathrooms with showers. In the separate sauna cottage, you’ll find a traditional wood-fired sauna, three showers, a small kitchen, and a sofa bed for two.

Both cottages are equipped with all the comforts you need: fully equipped kitchens, a fireplace, Wi-Fi, bed linens, towels, bathrobes, slippers, and cleaning supplies – all included.

Outside, you can relax on the large terrace, soak in the warm outdoor hot tub, or enjoy a campfire under the open sky. A cozy grill hut is also available for your use. And for a truly Finnish experience, a traditional warm water tub can be booked for an additional fee – ideal for memorable evenings under the northern skies.

As an extra service, guests can enjoy delicious meals prepared by a private chef. Choose from carefully curated menus and let someone else take care of the cooking – for the whole holiday, if you like.

All this is set by a scenic river, surrounded by peaceful Lapland nature – where you just might spot a reindeer or two. Santa Claus Village is only a short drive away, but the stress of everyday life stays far behind.

The wood-fired sauna may take a little patience, but it more than makes up for it in relaxation. No need to bring woolen socks – we’ve got those ready for you too.

Welcome to Villa Sieripirtti – where peace begins the moment you open the door.