Activities & Experiences

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 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!

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 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!

What is the Arctic Circle?

The Arctic Circle is a circle of latitude that runs 66°33′45.9″ north of the Equator. It marks the southernmost latitude where the sun can stay continuously below or above the horizon for 24 hours – these phenomena are known as the Midnight Sun in the summer and the Polar Night “Kaamos” in the winter.

Cross the Arctic Circle in Santa Claus Village

In Rovaniemi, the Arctic Circle runs through Santa Claus Village, located eight kilometres north of the city centre, where it is clearly marked.

Santa Claus Village in Lapland is a popular place to cross the Arctic Circle: here the line is marked, and you can even get a certificate confirming the feat.

Roosevelt Cottage – the first building at the Arctic Circle

The Roosevelt cottage, the first building at the Arctic Circle, was constructed in 1950 to honour the visit of Eleanor Roosevelt to Rovaniemi.

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Experiences at the Arctic Circle

  1. Local speciality Snow Sauna

    SnowHotel’s sauna bathing experience is an astonishing combination of thick steam with intimate snow walls. 35 km from Village.

  2. 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.

  3. Glass Resort

    The 24 Premium Glass Apartments & Premium Lodge in Santa Claus Village are designed to combine Lapland tradition, modern comfort & nature of Arctic Circle.

  4. Ice Bar & Snow Restaurant of Snowman World

    The Snow Restaurant in Santa Claus Village serves lunch and 3-course dinner daily.

  5. 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 .

  6. Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park

    Snowmobile Park is a Finnish family business, based in Santa Claus Village. Snowmobile safari programmes for individuals, families & groups