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

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.

Welcome to Musher’s Tavern, located in Husky Park at Santa Claus Village, where every visit promises a delightful fusion of husky-inspired charm and culinary excellence. Musher’s Tavern is not just a café but a haven for those seeking homemade savory and sweet delights, all wrapped in a charming husky theme.

During Husky Park’s opening hours, we operate as a café, offering a selection of delicious, homemade meals, including fresh lunch options. In the evening, we present an exclusive à la carte menu, available outside of the park’s opening hours. Please reserve your à la carte experience by email at least three days in advance.

Musher’s Tavern has its own entrance separate from the Husky Park entrance, so you’re welcome to visit us even if you don’t visit the Park.

All About Salmon restaurant, located in Santa Claus Village, is restaurant full of different tastes from Lapland. Cooking the salmon on the open fire has long roots and traditions in Lapland. Our restaurant has been operating since 2023 next to Santa Claus Post Office.

Visiting in All About Salmon restaurant is not just filling your belly. It is an experience that you can feel with your sense of taste, your sense of smell, and by watching the salmon being cooked on the fire in the middle of the hut.

The secret of the menu is to select Lappish ingredients and some handpicked wild herbs to create unique pallet of different tastes. Every food and drink on the menu have roots and history in the food culture of Lapland. All of them have been carefully selected and recipes created to our restaurant. Some of them you can’t find anywhere else.

Reservations are available for groups of 10 or more. During the winter season we don’t have the table reservations available. 

The Three Elves restaurant is a beautiful and atmospheric restaurant in the middle of Santa Claus Village. You can enjoy a rich buffet breakfast and delicious à la carte dishes in the evenings. In addition, our restaurant has a cozy bar where you can order a cup of hot glög. You can come to the restaurant alone or with a larger group, there is room for about 160 people.

Reserve a table by email and come and experience the magic of Lapland and Christmas!

Warm welcome!

The cozy Christmas House restaurant in Santa Claus Holiday Village offers a delicious breakfast, a generous buffet full of delicious home-cooked food and cafe products. Christmas House is one of Santa Claus Village’s oldest restaurants.

You can come to the Christmas House restaurant alone, with your family or with a larger group, as there is enough space for up to 160 people at once. This unique restaurant has a warm atmosphere, and the best part is that Santa lives in the same building. You can’t get any closer to the magic of Christmas!

Inquiries and reservations by e-mail to restaurant@schv.fi

Warm welcome!

The wonderful Santa’s Cuisine restaurant is located in the middle of the cottage village of Santa Claus Holiday Village (https://www.santaclausholidayvillage.fi/). The restaurant can accommodate 100 people to eat, and there is also a meeting facility. Santa’s Cuisine serves daily during the winter season, and in the summer the restaurant can be rented for private use, for example for a company’s meeting day or for a big family celebration.

Reservations and requests for offers by email to restaurantscv@schv.fi.

At Santa’s Salmon Place, located in Santa Claus Village, you can try some of the best traditional salmon cooked on an open fire right in front of you. Fresh salmon steaks combined with some magic of the fire promise you an extremely juicy experience!

At Santa’s Salmon Place you may just have the best salmon ever: read the excellent TripAdvisor reviews of our visitor.

Lapland Restaurant Kotahovi – A Taste of Authentic Arctic Magic

Step into the warmth of Lapland at Restaurant Kotahovi, where glowing firelight, rich northern flavours, and genuine Lappish hospitality create an unforgettable dining experience in Santa Claus Village.

Inspired by the traditional kota, Kotahovi offers a cosy and atmospheric setting right at the Arctic Circle, inside Santa Claus Reindeer Resort and next to Mrs. Santa Claus’ Christmas House. Here, every meal is more than food – it’s a moment of connection with Lapland’s culture, nature, and traditions.

Our menu combines authentic Lappish recipes with modern culinary touches, featuring carefully selected local ingredients. Whether you’re tasting tender reindeer, fresh salmon, or seasonal specialties, each dish tells a story of the Arctic.

Why choose Kotahovi?

Visiting with a group?
We warmly welcome group of maximum of 54 guests with flexible arrangements and group menus. Combine your dining experience with a magical visit to the reindeer for a truly unforgettable Arctic program with Santa Claus Reindeer! 

To ensure availability, we recommend booking in advance. Please, kindly notice that table reservations are not offered during the High Winter Season (01.12 – 31.01)

VIDEO: Lapland Restaurant Kotahovi in Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi. Video produced by Santatelevision / Joulupukki TV

Restaurant Arctic Eye is an atmospheric restaurant located in the heart of Santa’s Igloos Arctic Circle, right at the Arctic Circle in Santa Claus Village. The restaurant offers flavours of Lapland and the North, complemented by an international twist, and serves both hotel guests and visitors to the area.

The food concept focuses on high-quality Nordic cuisine, combining local ingredients and Lapland specialities with contemporary culinary influences. The menu is designed to highlight seasonal produce and carefully selected flavours from the region, making Arctic Eye an appealing dining choice for visitors looking to experience northern gastronomy in an accessible yet refined way.

Special dietary requirements such as vegetarian options and dietary considerations related to allergies are taken into account, ensuring that a wide range of guests can enjoy their dining experience comfortably.

The atmosphere at Restaurant Arctic Eye is warm and welcoming, making it suitable for couples, families and small groups alike. Large north-facing glass windows create a unique setting, offering views of the surrounding Arctic landscape and the sky above. During the darker seasons, guests may even witness the northern lights, supported by the restaurant’s Aurora Alarm service that alerts diners when the aurora appears.

Restaurant Arctic Eye stands out with its combination of Lapland-inspired flavours, carefully crafted dishes, scenic views and its location at one of Finland’s most iconic destinations. It is an ideal choice for those seeking a memorable dining experience connected to the Arctic environment.

More information & table reservations can be found at:  https://santashotels.fi/en/restaurant-arctic-eye/