Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Experience the magic of Christmas by meeting Santa Claus himself in his hometown of Rovaniemi and crossing the Arctic Circle in this perfect winter activity. Welcoming adventurers of all ages on this family-friendly excursion!
The Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi is one of the most popular destinations in Lapland. The Christmas village is located north of Rovaniemi in Finland, right in the heart of the Arctic Circle. The park surrounding the village is beautifully decorated all year round with Christmas lights and ornaments, and there are lots of festive activities for people of all ages to enjoy!
Once you've been picked up by your guide, you'll set off for Santa's Village, which is located 8 km (5 miles) north of Rovaniemi. After meeting Santa, you'll also visit Santa's Post Office, where his elves are hard at work all year long. While you're there, you can send a postcard to your loved ones back home!
You'll also cross the famous Arctic Circle line, which is a great opportunity for photos and videos. After enjoying a delicious lunch, participants can leisurely stroll through the rest of the village, take a peek at the souvenir shops and boutiques, meet reindeer, and more!
A memorable experience for those who keep Christmas in their hearts all year round!
Pick-up will be from one of the listed locations, please specify when booking:
- Arctic City Hotel
- Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
- Santa's Hotel Santa Claus
- Hotelli Aakenus
- Scandic Pohjanhovi
- Scandic Polar
- Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara
- Scandic Rovaniemi City
- Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi
- Lumimaa - Snowland
- Santa Claus Holiday Village
- Arctic Light Hotel
Please be advised that pick-ups begin 20 minutes before the scheduled activity time.
Course of events
- Pick-up from listed location in Rovaniemi
- Drive to Santa Claus Village
- The Santa Claus experience begins!
- Meet Santa in his office
- Visit the official Post Office
- Enjoy a prepared lunch
- Explore the rest of the village
- Return to Rovaniemi
Special terms
Please be advised that winter overalls and winter boots are available for rental at an additional fee.
Infant under 2 is complementary.
Infant seats are available upon request.
- Guide
- Transfer from listed locations
- Lunch
- Warm layers of clothing
- Winter overalls
- Winter boots
- Hat
- Gloves
- Scarf
