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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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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Porovaara Reindeer Hill
Porovaara is a family-owned reindeer farm & private nature retreat, with also Santa’s House & electric snowmobile safaris, just 20 min drive from Santa’s Village. Escape the crowds and discover authentic Lapland activities, surrounded by the peaceful silence.
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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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Santa Claus Reindeer
Santa Claus Reindeer offers year-round reindeer experiences and reindeer sleigh rides at Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi on the Arctic Circle. Meet the reindeer and learn about their lives, reindeer herding, and local life in Lapland.
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Visit Lapland Tours – Aurora Hunting Tours & Snow Activities
Visit Lapland Tours is a local family-company, what offers unforgettable activities, Ranua Zoo visits and Northern Lights hunting adventures in Rovaniemi’s country-side.
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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, donkey & different birds. Also alpaca and reindeer walking. Enjoy meeting reindeer all year round at an affordable price.
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Lapland Safaris
Lapland Safaris offers memorable and magical experiences year-round!
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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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Santa’s Sleigh Flight VR experience
360° VR adventure presented in Santa’s Gift House in Santa’s Village. Feel the wind, fly over snowy Lapland, visit Santa’s workshop, ride a thrilling icy roller coaster & enjoy guaranteed Northern Lights. An unforgettable experience for all ages!
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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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Rovaniemi Tours Oy
Family-owned tour company in Rovaniemi, offering small-group experiences and year-round guided activities such as Northern Lights tours, safaris and excursions to Santa Claus Village and Korouoma. We focus on personalized tours with local guides, creating easy and immersive Lapland experiences in both winter and summer.
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Santa Claus Safaris
Step into the magical world of Santa’s Elves at Santa Claus Safaris in Santa’s Village. Meet the Elves and enjoy festive activities with them. Fun for the whole family.
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Wild Nordic
Wild Nordic offers spectacular, small group experiences specializing in snowmobile and northern lights safaris. We also offer a broad selection of Lapland’s favorite activities, in addition affordable to winter clothing rentals.
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Taava Reindeer Farm
Taava Reindeer Farm offers reindeer experiences in a calm forest setting about 30 min from Santa Claus Village. Transportation from Village is included in all experiences.
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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.
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.