Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle
Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland
Welcome to Rovaniemi! Meet Santa Claus, cross the famous Arctic Circle, and discover the many exciting attractions at Santa Claus Village. Book activities such as husky and reindeer sleigh rides or snowmobiling, find cozy accommodation, and enjoy dining at the restaurants in Santa Claus Village.
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!
3 Facts and Tips
3 Facts and Tips
- Did you know? Santa Claus Village welcomes moew than half a million visitors every year.
- Where is it located? Santa Claus Village is located about 8km from Rovaniemi city centre, right on the Arctic Circle.
- How do you get to Santa Claus Village? There are several ways to get to Santa Claus Village, including by bus, taxi, or your own car. For a more sustainable way to travel, we recommend using public transportation, such as local Bus 8, Santa’s Express, or the Airport Express, which also stops at Santa Claus Village. In summer, you can even cycle to Santa Claus Village from the city centre!
Christmas Feeling All Year Round
Christmas Feeling All Year Round
Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle offers a wide range of services and activities for visitors of all ages and budgets. Please note that not all services are available year-round, and some activities and services are only offered during the snowy season or the Christmas season.
Santa Claus lives in Santa Claus Village year-round and welcomes visitors every day!
Wake Up Your Christmas Spirit
Wake Up Your Christmas Spirit
Step into the magic of Christmas at Santa Claus Village. Take a stroll through the beautifully decorated square, where twinkling lights, festive decorations, and Christmas music create a magical atmosphere. Explore the charming walkways, enjoy local delicacies at the restaurants and cafés, and discover Finnish design and handicrafts in the many charming boutiques located at Santa Claus Village.
Santa Claus Village is the perfect place to enjoy a little Christmas magic, whatever time of year you visit!
4 Free Attractions
4 Free Attractions
- Cross the Arctic Circle. The Arctic Circle line is clearly marked in the central square of Santa Claus Village. There is also a live webcam overlooking the spot, so your friends and family back home can watch you cross the Arctic Circle in real time.
- Meet Santa Claus. Santa Claus welcomes visitors every day, and meeting him is free of charge at the Santa Claus Office.
- Visit Santa Claus’ Main Post Office. The post office is an attraction in itself, where you can admire, for example, the letters sent to Santa Claus from all over the world. You can also send mail to your loved ones with a special stamp available only at the Arctic Circle.
- Visit the historic Roosevelt Cottage. Located in Santa Claus Village, the Roosevelt Cottage was completed on June 11, 1950, and became the first attraction in Santa Claus Village.
In Santa Claus’ Main Post Office, all letters and cards are stamped with a special Santa Claus postage stamp!
Santa Claus’ Main Post Office Elf
Santa Claus Village Services
Activities in the Santa Claus Village
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!
Private Evening with Santa — Fireside Dinner & Northern Lights
Private Lapland night: Santa visit, fireside dinner in a warm kota, and northern lights when conditions allow.
Finnish Christmas with Santa Claus, 3 hours (Private Tour)
You are warmly welcome to our home to enjoy a traditional Finnish Christmas Eve and meet Santa Claus in private.
Arctic Circle Highlights
Enjoy a full day of arctic experiences in Rovaniemi with the huskies and reindeers, visit Santa Claus Village, and make unforgettable memories in Rovaniemi!
Christmas Dinner with Elves at Poropirtti, Rovaniemi
Experience the enchantment of a traditional Finnish Christmas
Autumn Delight – Visit to reindeer, husky and Santa Claus
Discover the secrets of Santa Claus and visit the husky and reindeer farms
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.
Meet Santa Claus and His Friends
Experience Christmas magic in summer and autumn! Join Santa, his reindeer, and merry elves for a festive tour—perfect for families looking for a joyful, early holiday adventure.
Mystical New Year’s Party 31.12, Rovaniemi
Welcome in the New Year on the Arctic Circle like you’ve never done before!
Photoshoot in Santa Claus Village
This winter, you have a chance to record your visit in Santa Claus Village by a professional photographer!
Rovaniemi 2 days of Adventures Package
Join us for the Rovaniemi 2 day adventure package! Experience the most sought-after Rovaniemi activities from your to-do list!
Husky Adventure to Santa’s Hidden Cabin
Experience the magic of Lapland on a 4-hour husky safari to Santa’s hidden cabin. Sit back and enjoy the ride as our experienced musher guides the husky sled through pristine Arctic wilderness, enjoy a private meeting with Santa Claus, and finish the adve
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.
Private meeting with Santa in Santa Claus Cottage in Rovaniemi
Private Santa Meeting in Rovaniemi: Step into a snowy forest at Porovaara for a private meeting with Santa Claus and his reindeer. Cosy cottage, peaceful surroundings, and magical family moments await.
Small Group Snowmobile Safari to Santa’s Hidden Cabin
Drive your own snowmobile through Lapland’s snowy forests and visit Santa Claus in his hidden cabin for a magical Arctic adventure.
The Hidden Place of Santa
Experience the Christmas atmosphere with whole family!
Private meeting with Santa Claus in Rovaniemi in summer
Meet Santa Claus in summer and feel the warm glow of Christmas magic! Santa will have time for a private meeting with you and your family.
From Rovaniemi: Full Day Tour to Lapland’s Best Attractions
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Arctic Delight – Visit to Santa’s Village and snowmobiling and reindeer farm
Discover the secrets of Santa Claus and the reindeer on visit to Santa Claus Village by car and reindeer farm by snowmobile!
Santa Claus Safari 7.1.-4.4., Rovaniemi
An arctic day of snowmobiling and reindeer sleigh riding completed with meeting Santa
Trip to Santa’s Hideaway 24.12, Rovaniemi
Discover Santa’s secret spot and join his helpers on the Christmas fun!
Insider Santa’s Secret Home – Private
Experience the magic of Christmas with an exclusive, private visit to Santa’s Secret Home
Santa Claus Safari 1.12.-6.1., Rovaniemi
An arctic family day of snow fun activities and reindeer sleigh riding completed with meeting Santa
Elf Adventure with Mrs. Claus, Rovaniemi
Get to know how elves spend their freetime!
Accommodation in the Santa Claus Village
Nova Skyland Hotel
Nestled in the serene nature of Lapland, Nova Skyland hotel offers a unique experience in high-quality lodgings with friendly and attentive service.
Johka – Arctic Villas
Stay in our cosy arctic villas and enjoy wonderful Lappish athmosphere!
Santa’s Luxury Boutique Villa / Apartments
Modern design and exclusive comfort in the heart of Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi, right next to the Santa Claus Office, yet in a quiet spot.
Glass Resort
Luxury accommodation in Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi. Glass Resort offers a glass igloo type accommodation with more space and luxury feel with private outdoor Hot Spa and Sauna.
Santa Claus Holiday Village
From a classic rooms to families suites build in Lapish cottage style for sure you can find room which will suites your needs.
Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
The Arctic TreeHouse hotel provides a unique blend of luxury comfort in the heart of Arctic nature, local Lappish traditions and modern Scandinavian design.
Santa’s Igloos Arctic Circle
Santa’s Igloos Arctic Circle, 71 luxurious, spacious glass igloos, reception and Restaurant Arctic Eye are located at the Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi.
Restaurants in the Santa Claus Village
Lunch at Piparina’s Summer Restaurant in Santa Claus Village
Enjoy summer and the flavours of Lapland at Piparina’s Summer restaurant
Mushers Tavern
Welcome to Musher’s Tavern – where good food meets cosy husky vibes. Enjoy hearty meals, treats and warm drinks – perfect after a snowy adventure.
Restaurant Stella Nova
Nova Skyland restaurant serves modern Lappish meals prepared with local ingredients.
Loft Cafe
Daily fresh coffee, cake and brunch in cozy and friendly atmosphere.
Glass igloos – Private Dining in Three Elves Restaurant
If you are looking for a unique place to enjoy an unforgettable meal with your friends, come and enjoy the dinner in our glass igloo.
Piparina Restaurant
Enjoy summer and the flavours of Lapland at Piparina’s Summer restaurant
Snowman World, dinner in Snow Restaurant
Inside of Snowman World you can find the coolest bar of Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi!
Restaurant Arctic Eye
Restaurant Arctic Eye in Rovaniemi offers tastes of Lapland and the North, with an international twist.
Cafe Ensilumi
Café Ensilumi is a warm, peaceful, cozy and spacious café located next to the reception of Snowman World, right next to Santa Claus Village’ Main Square.
Meal at Snow Restaurant in Snowman World
The Snow Restaurant, which is rebuilt every year, is an attraction itself. Snow carvings, amazing lighting and snow and ice sculptures provide you with a feast for the eyes during daily lunch and dinner.
Three Elves Restaurant
Three Elves Restaurant offers Lappish cuisine every day of the year. It is situated right at the Arctic Circle, in Santa Claus Village.
Restaurant Gallis
Restaurant Gallis is an oasis where stories are served on a plate. The kitchen follows the rhythm of the seasons, bringing out the best in locally sourced fish, game, and wild herbs.
Lapland Restaurant Kotahovi
Lapland Restaurant Kotahovi is a charming lunch restaurant located right in Rovaniemi in the well-known Santa Claus Village, just in the backyard of Santa Claus Office.
Rakas Restaurant & Bar
Rakas Restaurant & Bar charms with its unique ambiance and menu of meals made from local ingredients prepared with a modern twist.
Sights and Attractions at the Santa Claus Village
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!
Santa’s Sleigh Flight Vr Experience Ticket, Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi
360° VR adventure presented in Santa’s Gift House in Santa’s Village. Feel the wind, fly over snowy Lapland, visit Santa’s workshop, ride a thrilling icy roller coaster & enjoy guaranteed Northern Lights. An unforgettable experience for all ages!
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!
Santa’s Pets Visit
Meet domestic animals next to the Santa Claus Office. Tickets are valid all day!
Santa Claus Office Christmas Express Pass (1 family, max 8 persons)
A private meeting with Santa Claus, without waiting in line (1 family, max. 8 persons)
Entrance ticket to Snowman World
Entrance ticket to Snowman World – day ticket
Husky Park visit
Come and see the life in Husky Park! You can take photos, visit our beautiful park and meet the genuine Siberian Huskies.
Santa Claus Reindeer
Reindeer rides and experiences with Santa´s reindeer in Santa Claus Village all year round.
Meet Mrs Santa Claus at Mrs Santa Claus Christmas Cottage in Santa Claus Village
Step into the magic of Christmas with a heartwarming private meeting with Mrs. Santa Claus in her enchanting cottage at Santa Claus Village. Share unforgettable moments, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and take home a special keepsake photo to treasure.
Santa Claus Office
Santa Claus Office is the official place to meet Santa in Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle.
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