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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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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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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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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SnowTrail Safaris
We are two small entrepreneur families from Rovaniemi’s country-side, in the heart of Lapland’s pure & peaceful wilderness. We offer warm, authentic experiences built on honesty, safety and a genuine connection with nature — from electric reindeer safaris to the magic of the Northern Lights.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Porovaara Reindeer Hill
Porovaara is a family-owned reindeer farm & private nature retreat with Santa’s House, 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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Lapland X Tours
Based in Rovaniemi, Lapland X Tours offers a variety of small-group and personalized adventures, specializing in Northern Lights Photography Tours , Private Eperiences and Full Day Trips.
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Lapland Safaris
Lapland Safaris offers memorable and magical experiences year-round!
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Rovaniemi Insider
Rovaniemi Insider is a local travel company offering authentic Lapland experiences from the heart of Rovaniemi city center. Our local expertise creates authentic adventures for every season.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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.