Activities & Experiences

Meet Santa Claus

You can meet Santa Claus every day of the year at the 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.

Meet Santa Claus

You can meet Santa Claus every day of the year at the 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.

When you arrive at Santa Claus Village, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped right into the pages of a storybook. A moment filled with curious joy and wonder.

Santa Claus Office

Visitors have been able to meet Santa Claus and his elves at Santa’s Office every day of the year for over 30 years. Entry is free of charge. Santa Claus is the nicest man in the world, who enjoys meeting and chatting with his friends of all ages from near and far.

Santa Claus at Christmas House

You can also meet Santa Claus in his red Christmas House at Santa Claus Village. The warm-hearted Santa Claus welcomes kindly visitors to Christmas House every day, free of charge. Don’t be shy, Santa is a jolly good fellow!


And of course you can also see elves at Santa Claus Village. The elves are Santa’s close helpers, assisting with all the Christmas preparations, reminding children to be kind and Santa to take his cocoa breaks.

Santa Claus’ Main Post Office

Our cozy atmosphere invites you to sit down and write your greetings from the Arctic Circle to your friends all over the world. The cheerful Postal Elves will post your greetings for you, whether it’s Christmas or the middle of summer! All post will be stamped with the special Arctic Circle postmark.

Mrs Santa Claus’ Christmas Cottage in Santa Claus Reindeer resort

Come and meet the delightful Mrs Santa Claus. She loves to tell stories and can’t wait to share them with you. Mrs Santa Claus’ Christmas Cottage is a beautiful destination in Santa Claus Reindeer Resort at Santa Claus Village. Meet Santa’s reindeer at the same time!

Santa Claus is a timeless ambassador of goodwill and reminds us all of the importance of being kind!

9 ways to spend your day at Santa Claus Village

  1. Santa Claus Office

    Meet Santa Claus! It is possible every day of the year at Santa Claus Office. Entrance is free of charge.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Piparina’s gingerbread cabins

    Rent your own gingerbread cabin for a magical daytime break in Santa Claus Village. Enjoy cozy privacy and tasty treats from Piparina’s restaurant delivered straight to your cabin.

  8. 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.

  9. 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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