Activities & Experiences
In Santa Claus Village and the surrounding areas, you can experience the magic of the Arctic Circle and Christmas in many different ways. Here you’ll find activities and experiences ranging from husky safaris to reindeer tours, and from Lappish cuisine to breathtaking nature excursions.
Activities & Experiences
In Santa Claus Village and the surrounding areas, you can experience the magic of the Arctic Circle and Christmas in many different ways. Here you’ll find activities and experiences ranging from husky safaris to reindeer tours, and from Lappish cuisine to breathtaking nature excursions.
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Wild Nordic
Premium quality, personalised service, small to medium size groups and wide selection of unique safaris: snowmobile safaris, husky & reindeer tours, Northern Lights tours, etc.
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Roosevelt Cottage
The Roosevelt Cottage is the oldest building of Santa Claus Village. It was constructed in 1950 in order to celebrate Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt’s visit at Arctic Circle.
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Korundi House of Culture
A space for art and events near the Rovaniemi city centre, 8 km from Santa Claus Village. It is home for Rovaniemi Art Museum and the Lapland Chamber Orchestra, offering a unique perspective of the creativity and culture in the North.
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Parpalandia activities
Husky sledding, driving a snowmobile, observing the northern lights, exploring the Arctic nature or relaxing in a Finnish sauna. Located 50 km from Santa Claus Village.
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Elf´s Hat Academy
In Santa Claus Village there is a magic place named Elf Academy. It’s an academy like no other: place where different kind of elves gather to learn ancient elf wisdoms & crafts.
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Pure Lapland
Pure Lapland is about clean nature, authentic experiences, and genuine atmosphere. The wellbeing of nature and the animals are our number one priority.
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Lapland Safaris
Lapland Safaris offers memorable and magical experiences year-round!
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Santa´s Motor Park
Feel in Santa Claus Village the fun of driving on ice safely with new icekart cars.
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Apukka Adventures
Bucket-list activities in autumn & winter, whether staying in Apukka Resort or Santa’s Village. Activities include transfers from Village to Apukka & back.
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Laenlampi Horse Ranch
Welcome to ride in nature with arctic horses! In our stable, located 30 min drive from Village, you can meet horses, dogs & sheep. Also a variety of horse-related activities, like trail riding & sleigh rides in winter.
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Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park
Snowmobile Park is a Finnish family business, based in Santa Claus Village. Snowmobile safari programmes for individuals, families & groups
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Santa Claus Reindeer
Enjoy reindeer rides (throughout winter and in spring) right in Santa Claus Village. In summertime, you can also visit Santa’s reindeer.
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Porovaara Hill
Porovaara is a family-owned reindeer farm & private nature retreat, just 20 min drive from Santa’s Village. Escape the crowds and discover authentic Lapland activities, surrounded by the peaceful silence of nature
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Christmas House Santa Claus
Welcome to meet Santa in Christmas House in Santa Claus Village! You can visit Santa every day of the year. Free entrance.
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Reindeer and husky farm Raitola
Reindeer and husky farm Raitola offers experiences for the whole family near (5 km) to Santa Claus Village.
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Visit Lapland Tours – Aurora Hunting Tours & Snow Activities
Visit Lapland Tours is a local family-company, what offers unforgettable Northern Lights hunting adventures in Rovaniemi’s country-side.
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Sinetän Saunahuone with sauna, cold pool & salt room
Come and experience a traditional Finnish sauna, try ice swimming or visit our salt room in Rovaniemi —just 30 km from Santa Claus Village.
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Santa Claus Office
Meet Santa Claus! It is possible every day of the year at Santa Claus Office. Entrance is free of charge.
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Arctic Circle Hiking Area: Vikaköngäs and Vaattunkiköngas
Nature of Arctic Circle Hiking Area is enchanting. 15 km from Santa Claus Village.
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Bearhill husky
You can join a ride with us in Santa Claus Village every day during the winter season. Longer tours in our husky farm some 30 km from Santa Claus Village .
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Mrs. Santa Claus Christmas Cottage
Mrs. Santa Claus’ Christmas Cottage is an unforgettable family attraction in Santa Claus Reindeer resort in Santa Claus Village.
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Arctic SnowHotel visit
See one the biggest snow hotels in the World offering unforgettable visiting programmes. The attraction is located some 30 km (25 min drive) from Santa Claus Village.
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Arctic Circle Husky Park
Open every day, Husky park has operated in Santa Claus Village already several decades. We have about 100 genuine Siberian Huskies.
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Santa’s Pets
In a traditional rustic setting in Santa’s Village, you’ll find Santa’s Pets with reindeer, alpacas, sheep, goats, rabbits, pony, donkey & different birds. Also pony riding & alpaca and reindeer walking.
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Santa’s Forest
You can visit the magical Santa’s Forest, full of Christmas trees, following a 2 km guided trail from Santa Claus Village.
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Lapland Deluxe
Welcome to Lapland Deluxe: an authentic 160 years old country estate by the lake Vanttausjärvi around 50 km from Santa Claus Village. Come to relax!
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Lovely Finnhorses – Aurora Horses
In winter horse sleigh rides around Santa Claus Village. Also longer atmospheric Finnhorse sleigh rides & aurora sleigh ride safaris. In summer, you can visit the Finnhorses and go horseback riding.
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Sukulanrakka Giant’s Kettles
The 14 Sukularakka giant’s kettles are located 30 km south of Santa Claus Village.
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Snowman World Lumiukkomaailma
Home of cute snowmen characters in Santa Claus Village & a snow activity park for the whole family with Snow Restaurant.
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Christmas House Safaris and Its reindeer & husky farm
Activities & excursions and private husky & reindeer farm in Rovaniemi close to Santa’s Village. Pick-up from Village.
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SnowGlow Winterpark in Rovaniemi-center
Enchanting winter wonderland in Rovaniemi Central Stadium promises a truly unique experiences. In the heart of this winter wonderland, is a circus arena featuring talented performers from across the world, captivating audiences with daily shows.
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Rovaniemi Safari Center
Safari booking office in Santa Claus Village – Rovaniemi Safari Center. We are a safari provider and also the Info center, right on the Arctic Circle Line.
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Auttiköngäs Waterfall & Nature Trail
Auttiköngäs is one of Finland’s most spectacular waterfalls. A trip destination is about 60 min drive from Santa Claus Village.
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Local speciality: Snow Sauna of SnowHotel
SnowHotel’s sauna bathing experience is an astonishing combination of thick steam with intimate snow walls. 35 km from Village.
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Arktikum – science centre & museum
A museum & science centre in city-center, 8 km from Santa Claus Village. Arktikum lets you experience northern nature, culture & history up close. Housing the University of Lapland’s Arctic Centre and the Regional Museum. Also a place where the mystery of the northern lights is revealed.
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Santa Claus’ Main Post Office
Colourful world of cards and unique stamps & gifts! Cozy atmosphere invites you to write your greetings from Arctic Circle to friends.
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Arctic Circle Tourist Information
Provides information about Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi area & Lapland. Multilingual staff will help you to book your activities, and get your Arctic Circle Crossing Certificate.
Meet Santa Claus
You can meet Santa Claus every day of the year at Santa Claus Village.
Meeting Santa is a unique experience, no matter what time of year you visit us. Santa’s gift sack is always filled with good cheer, warmth, and friendship. He reminds us of a world of fairy tales and stories where everyone is welcome, not just the children.
Cross the magical Arctic Circle
Did you know that the Arctic Circle runs right through Santa Claus Village? As the Arctic Circle line is marked in the Santa Claus Village’s central square, you can experience something uniquely exciting here – you get to cross the magical Arctic Circle! You can hop, step, jump or even do a cartwheel!
Experience the wonder of the Northern Lights
The colourful Northern Lights playing in the sky are one of the most beautiful phenomena in nature. The geographical location of Santa Claus Village and the surrounding area makes it a suitable area to encounter the Northern Lights. It’s important to remember that the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon. This means that while there’s no guarantee you’ll see them, the search will be even more exciting!
Be enchanted by Lapland’s nature
Every season is different in Rovaniemi. In this Arctic nature wonderland, you can breathe in the silence of snow-covered forests, experience the magic of the midnight sun in summer, and admire the famously colourful autumnal hues of “Ruska” in Lapland. Explore the enchanting natural sites and landscapes of Santa Claus Village.