Family holiday in Rovaniemi
Unforgettable holiday with kids at the Arctic Circle.
Rovaniemi is a versatile and magical family destination with abundant nature, amazing activities, and quality services to blow your mind.
The small Arctic Capital is easy family destination where everything is nearby, ensuring that the holiday is smooth with the little ones. Rovaniemi is compact, fun, and childproof – and there’s loads to do every day of the year!
Santa Claus and Christmas magic all year round
Santa Claus and Christmas magic all year round
Experience Christmas magic all year round
Enter the magical world of Christmas and meet Santa Claus and his helpers in Santa Claus Village every day of the year. During Christmas season there is more Christmassy programs and tours available.
Join Elf School at Christmas
Earn your very own Elf School Diploma or decorate Christmas cookies with Mrs. Gingerbread in SantaPark under the Arctic Circle. SantaPark is built underground, and it is open only around Christmas.
Santa Claus and Christmas time sights & attractions
Santa Claus Village – Rovaniemi, Arctic Circle, Lapland, Finland
You can meet Santa Claus and cross the magical Arctic Circle every day at the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi.
Santa Claus Office
Santa Claus Office is the official place to meet Santa in Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle.
Santa Claus’ Main Post Office
Santa Claus’ Main Post Office is the only official post office of Santa Claus. Here you can feel the Christmas spirit every day of the year and be served by the merry post office elves in several languages!
SantaPark – the Home Cavern of Santa Claus
Underneath the Arctic Circle, deep beneath the ground, lies Santa’s secret cavern where it’s Christmas all year round!
Entrance to Mrs. Santa Claus’ Christmas Cottage
Meet Mrs. Santa Claus in her Christmas Cottage
Santa Claus Secret Forest – Joulukka
Santa Claus Secret Forest is an exclusive destination where you can experience the magic of Christmas either privately or in small groups.
Christmassy winter activities for families
Private Rovaniemi city & Santa Claus Village Tour
Get to know Rovaniemi city and meet Santa Claus at the Santa Claus Village on family-friendly private tour.
Highlights of Your Arctic Journey
Reindeer, snowmobiles and Santa Claus – a dream come true for all Lapland visitors.
Traditional Finnish Christmas Eve with Santa Claus and Sauna, 4 hours (Private Tour)
Experience a traditional Finnish Christmas Eve with Sauna, Christmas Dinner and meet Santa Claus in private.
The Hidden Place of Santa
Experience the Christmas atmosphere with whole family!
Indoors – all year round
Arktikum Science Centre and Museum
Arktikum entrance ticket gives an access to Arktikum museum and science centre during opening hours.
Science Centre Pilke
Science Centre Pilke tells stories about the northern forests and the many connections we have with them.
Rollohalli
Under one large roof you will find trampolines, obstacle courses and slides. The park is divided into age groups so that “speed monsters” of all ages and levels are guaranteed to find the right amount of challenge and fun.
Santasport Bowling
Santasport has a 12-lane bowling alley with an automated scoring system that guarantees a relaxed bowling experience for the entire team. On Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays it is possible to have fun with cosmic bowling
Santasport pool area
Santasport pool area is ideal for competitive swimmers, aquatics, swim schools, and recreational swimming.
Korundi House of Culture in Rovaniemi
Korundi entrance ticket gives an access to the art exhibitions during opening hours.
Culture experiences for the whole family – all year round
Arktikum Science Centre and Museum
Arktikum entrance ticket gives an access to Arktikum museum and science centre during opening hours.
Science Centre Pilke
Science Centre Pilke tells stories about the northern forests and the many connections we have with them.
Korundi House of Culture in Rovaniemi
Korundi entrance ticket gives an access to the art exhibitions during opening hours.
Culture Pass – Ticket to Three of Rovaniemi’s Premier Cultural Attractions
Culture Pass: 3 top attractions in Rovaniemi with one ticket!
Climbing to the top
Cute animals
Meet the reindeer
Reindeer are in Rovaniemi always – in summertime, you might spot them cooling off by Kemijoki river, on the beach near the Lumberjack’s Candle Bridge. There are many reindeer farms that operate throughout the year, and they’ll be happy to welcome you for a visit. The activities vary depending of the time you are visiting.
Reindeer Sleigh Rides & Farm Visits
Husky dogs
Play with husky dogs and go dog sledding. The furry friends of ours, Siberian and Alaskan huskies in Rovaniemi, can be met year-round in the many kennels of Rovaniemi. The activities vary depending of the time you are visiting.
Ranua Resort – Wildlife Park
Ranua Wildlife Park offers tourists and nearby inhabitants the opportunity to observe arctic animals throughout the year, in an as authentic environment for the animals as possible.
Santa’s Pets Visit
Meet domestic animals next to the Santa Claus Office. Tickets are valid all day!
Summer fun
Winter fun
Ounasvaara Ski Resort
Ounasvaara Ski Resort is a family outdoor resort close by the city of Rovaniemi at the Arctic Circle. Besides the downhill skiing slopes there are also several maintained cross-country skiing tracks in the area.
A Day Ticket to Kotatieva
Spend an active and truly unique day in beautiful nature of Finnish Lapland!
Entrance ticket to Snowman World
Entrance ticket to Snowman World – day ticket
Snowmobiling for kids
Mini-snowmobile track, in the Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park, provides children with an exciting snowmobile experience as they can drive the track all by themselves.
Ounasvaara year-round Winter Trail
The nearest point of the year-round Ounasvaara Winter Trail is 1.6 km east of the Rovaniemi city centre. Ounasvaara, year-round recreation area near the city center, with marked and maintained trails and several great vantage points.
Guided tour to the amethyst mine at Luosto in winter
Lampivaara Amethyst Mine, located in Pyhä-Luosto national park, is a fascinating travel destination all year round. Visitors are welcome!
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