Mindful enjoyment of Arctic nature and local lifestyle
Feel the pristine Arctic nature refresh you and enjoy pure local food. Leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind you. Come to relax!
Welcome to Lapland Deluxe: an authentic 160 years old country estate by the beautiful lake Vanttausjärvi less than an hour (55km) outside of Rovaniemi. Lapland Deluxe is a beautifully unique place with a warm atmosphere, a rich history and hundreds of stories from the past. All the buildings are restored to a condition they deserve.
Traditions are cherished and respected on our estate, the animals are Finnish indigenous breeds: Finnsheep, Finnish Kainuu’s grey sheep, 2 cats, country chicken and a rooster. The sheep has an important role as ”therapy sheep” and also gene bank sheep.
Come and stay in this relaxing environment by booking accommodation.
Our services are customized for small private groups. We warmly welcome you to visit our labour of love and have a genuinely authentic Lapland experience.
Christmas House Safaris offers activities and excursions and a private reindeer & reindeer farm in Rovaniemi in Lapland, Finland
Christmas House Safaris is a quality provider of excursions and safaris in Rovaniemi and in Finnish Lapland in general. Experience with us the unique nature of Lapland and the true Finnish winter.
Visit the Ranua Wildlife Park, make a cross-country skiing or snowshoeing trip for beginners, view the magnificent Northern Lights on our Aurora Safaris, or take a reindeer safari or husky safari on our own Santa’s reindeer farm and husky farm located in Rovaniemi only some 12 km from Santa Claus Village.
Christmas House Safaris offers you unique experiences in the nature of Lapland. Book our activities, safaris and excursions HERE on-line.
Our family enterprise also offer the great holiday home Villa Lehtoniemi in Rovaniemi.
Welcome to meet Santa Claus in Christmas House in Rovaniemi! Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, crossed by the Arctic Circle, is a unique place to meet Santa Claus, also called Father Christmas.
Here you can visit Santa Claus of the Arctic Circle every day of the year. If you desire, our elves can create a lasting memory of your meeting with Santa Claus with a high quality photo. Entrance to meet Santa in Christmas House is FREE. Christmas House is located in Santa Claus Holiday Village at the Arctic Circle.
Visit also Santa’s Reindeer Farm only 15 min drive from Santa Claus Village!
Enjoy reindeer rides (throughout winter and in spring) right in the backyard of Santa Claus Office at the Arctic Circle in Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi. In summertime, you can visit Santa’s reindeer. We also organize summer safaris (reindeer rides are not available in summer). At Santa Claus Reindeer Resort, you can also enjoy our Lappish-style Lapland Restaurant Kotahovi: www.laplandrestaurant.fi and Mrs. Santa Claus Christmas Cottage: www.mrssantaclaus.fi
We offer also reindeer safaris and Northern Lights safaris at our Porovaara Hill (“reindeer hill”) reindeer farm located about 20 km south of Santa Claus Village (more info on our website: www.santaclausreindeer.fi). There our family company offers also electric snowmobile safaris in Rovaniemi.
Whether you’re planning a day trip or an extended vacation in Lapland, Apukka Resort offers a wide range of bucket-list-worthy activities during the autumn and winter seasons. You’re sure to find something that suits your schedule, and all activities include transfers to and from Santa Claus Village and Rovaniemi city center. The Arctic wilderness surrounding us is our magnificent playground. Our private land and carefully created routes provide a safe and serene environment for all nature activities. Our guides immerse you in the Finnish way of life and share their deep connection with nature.
We offer activities in three different seasons:
– Autumn : 1.9.-12.11
– Early Winter : 13.11.-30.11.
– Winter : 1.12.-7.4.
Autumn marks the start of the Aurora Borealis season and a time when Lapland’s nature dons vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and red – the season of fall foliage. During this period, you can embark on a Northern Lights tour, encounter Arctic animals in our safaris, hike through the wilderness, or explore the landscape from the saddle of an eFatbike.
Winter arrives early in Apukka Resort, as we kick off our snow-based activities from November 13th onwards. If nature doesn’t provide us with sufficient snow, we’ll create it using stored snow and snow cannons. Join us for fun-filled experiences like husky tours, reindeer sleigh rides, snowmobile safaris, and much more. These tours offer a special chance to enjoy snowy activities ahead of the usual season.
When the winter season is in full swing, you’ll find our selection of winter activities expanding. Enjoy longer husky rides, a greater variety of Northern Lights tours , snowshoeing … There are simply too many things to do to list here!
For those interested in experiencing Finnish saunas, our variety of saunas are available for booking. You can try the traditional lakeside sauna with ice swimming or sauna with an outdoor jacuzzi. Please note that sauna reservations do not include transfers, but you can utilize our Apukka Shuttle Bus for transportation.
Visit our website to explore and book all the must-do activities in Lapland online!