Magical Christmas time in Rovaniemi, Lapland
There’s no place like Rovaniemi, the Official Hometown of Santa Claus, for a genuine Christmas experience. What is the Christmas of your dreams like? Is it when you and your closest ones meet Santa Claus at the Arctic Circle while it is snowing outside? How about enjoying a bit of Christmas magic in the middle of the summer, under the Midnight Sun of Lapland? The magic lives inside us all, no matter who we are, what we do, where we live and how we cherish Christmas time.
Explore the Rovaniemi Christmas time options with accommodation, events, activities, restaurants – how will you enjoy the Christmas holiday of a lifetime in Lapland, Finland?
Book Christmas activities at the Arctic Circle!
Santa Claus Safari 7.1.-7.4., Rovaniemi
An arctic day of snowmobiling and reindeer sleigh riding completed with meeting Santa
Santa Village & Arctic Animals Combo Adventure
What would you do if you wanted to experience an ultimate winter adventure? Well, of course, you would visit Santa’s village and try husky and reindeer sleigh rides!
Private meeting with Santa Claus in Rovaniemi in winter
Meet Santa Claus and his reindeer in Porovaara, where he has a cosy cottage in the middle of a snowy forest. There he has plenty of time for a chat with you and your family in peace and quiet.
Elf Hat Academy in Santas Village
Welcome to the Elf Hat Academy, located near Santa’s main office in the Arctic Circle. Learn the elf wisdom and graduate as an elf in this interactive show!
Santa Claus and Christmas magic all year round
Santa Claus and 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.
Christmas events
Christmas events
Visit Rovaniemi has two main Christmas events to delight and create christmassy feeling amongst locals and visitors. First event is the Christmas opening which officially starts the Christmas season and the other one is at 23rd of Decemeber the much expected Santa Claus is on His way.
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 – Summer 2025
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.
Christmas holiday in Lapland, Rovaniemi
Christmas events
Visit Rovaniemi has two main Christmas events to delight and create christmassy feeling amongst locals and visitors. First event is the Christmas opening which officially starts the Christmas season and the other one is at 23rd of Decemeber the much expected Santa Claus is on His way.
Santa Claus
Shopping
The lively town centre of Rovaniemi is great for shopping. Along with stores selling modern goods, local arts and handicrafts are available in many shops. See more here.
Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle
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Winter
Rovaniemi is the official hometown of Santa Claus and reallife winter wonderland located at the Arctic Circle in Lapland Finland.
Eat and drink
Traditional Lappish food tastes delicious both in restaurants and by a campfire. Rovaniemi has great options for local culinary excursions, see more here.
Book winter activities at the Arctic Circle!
Dinner at Snow restaurant in Snowman World
Dine in a restaurant surrounded by snow and ice sculptures!
Deep Snow Powder Driving
Like it out of trails? Our new deep snow driving safari brings you far to the wilderness where drive partly on untouched powder snow and explore new tracks and spots every day.
Aurora Hunting Guarantee Tour with Photography (Private)
PRIVATE Aurora Hunting Guaranteed Tour With Photography
6 hour Snowmobile Safari in North Rovaniemi – Small Group – Rovaniemi
A full-day snowmobile adventure through the wilderness of Lapland with adult drivers, covering 70-100 km of trails, enjoying scenic landscapes and highlights of the North Rovaniemi
Explore Seasons in Rovaniemi
Early winter
Winter
Rovaniemi is the official hometown of Santa Claus and reallife winter wonderland located at the Arctic Circle in Lapland Finland.
Spring
Rovaniemi is the city of the Midnight Sun, surrounded by Arctic nature, where Lappish culture and a wide range of activities meet!
Summer
Rovaniemi is the city of the Midnight Sun, surrounded by Arctic nature, where Lappish culture and a wide range of activities meet!
Northern Lights Season
Seasons when Northern Lights appear Read more about Northern Lights in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland Explore Seasons in Rovaniemi
Autumn
There is something so magical in nights spent under the Auroras in Glass Cabins and Igloos or waking up from a unique accommodation to a first snowfall.