Activities & Experiences

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 the Santa Claus Village.

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 the Santa Claus Village.

Did you know that instead of the familiar four seasons, Lapland has as many as eight? According to the locals, the year is divided into the heart of winter, the spring, the fall of the ice, summer, harvest, Ruska, first snow, and Christmas.

Lapland’s nature is full of surprises, with beauty to behold in every season and in between seasons, too.

Santa Claus Village and the Arctic Circle in summer

Isn’t it funny that there aren’t many daylight hours during the darkness of the winter, while in the summer the sun stays above the horizon all night long?

While Christmas and winter are particularly magical times to visit the Santa Claus Village, it’s not just a winter destination. Find out what summer in Lapland looks like and experience the Arctic Circle’s midnight sun

Discover summer activities

Experience the autumnal “Ruska” at Santa Claus Village

Have you ever visited Rovaniemi during the Ruska period? It’s definitely worth it! Autumn is an atmospheric time at Santa Claus Village, when nature quietens down before bursting into a beautiful riot of colour. Come and meet Santa Claus in the atmospheric autumn.

Discover autumn activities

Discover nature attractions

  1. 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.

  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. Arctic Circle Hiking Area: Vikaköngäs and Vaattunkiköngas

    Nature of Arctic Circle Hiking Area is enchanting. 15 km from Santa Claus Village.

  4. 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.

  5. Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park

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

  6. Sukulanrakka Giant’s Kettles

    The 14 Sukularakka giant’s kettles are located 30 km south of Santa Claus Village.