Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle
Welcome to Rovaniemi! This is your chance to meet Santa Claus, cross the famous Arctic Circle, and explore many other exciting attractions at Santa Claus Village. Book activities like husky and reindeer sleigh rides or snowmobiling. Find cozy accommodation, and enjoy dining experiences at restaurants.
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 is visited by more than half a million people every year
- Where is it located? Nearby, about 8 km from Rovaniemi city centre at the Arctic Circle.
- How to get to the Santa Claus Village? Bus 8 is taking visitors from City Centre to the Santa Claus Village. Many tours also include a pick-up.
All year round Christmas feeling
All year round Christmas feeling
The Arctic Circle’s wide range of services has something for all ages and different travel budgets. Please note that not all services are open all year round and some of the activities or services only work during the snowy season or only during the Christmas season.
Santa Claus spends his time in Santa Claus Village year-round and welcomes visitors every day.
Wake up your Christmas spirit
Wake up your Christmas spirit
A leisurely stroll through the beautifully lit and decorated Santa Claus Village square while Christmas carols are playing, will surely bring a smile to your face and guarantee that the Christmas spirit will take over. Wander through the alleys to look and admire, stop at the restaurants and cafes serving local delicacies or stop by the boutiques to admire Finnish design and handicrafts.
For all lovers of the Christmas magic, a visit to Santa Claus Village is a dream come true.
4 free attractions
4 free attractions
- Cross the Arctic Circle. The Arctic Circle line is clearly marked in the central square.
- Santa Claus welcomes visitors every day. You can visit Santa Claus for free.
- Santa Claus’ Main Post Office is an attraction in itself and you can visit there to marvel at, for example, the letters sent to Santa Claus. If you wish, you can send mail to your loved ones with the special stamp which is only available at the Arctic Circle.
- In Santa Claus Village you will also find the historic Roosevelt Cottage. The Roosevelt Cottage was completed on June 11, 1950, and it became the first attraction of 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
Activities in Santa Claus Village
Trip to Arctic Circle, Santa Claus’ Village, Santa’s Reindeer and Elf’s Farm Yard
Must in Rovaniemi! During the trip we cross the magical Arctic Circle and visit Santa Claus’ Village where is Christmas all year round!
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!
Rovaniemi City & Santa Claus Village Tour
Rovaniemi city tour with most popular sightseeings and guided Santa Claus Village tour
Arctic Delight – Visit to Santa’s Village and snowmobiling to reindeer farm
Discover the secrets of Santa Claus and the reindeer on visit to Santa Claus Village by car and reindeer farm by snowmobile!
Welcome to the Arctic Circle – Winter
Get a glimpse into the capital of Lapland, Rovaniemi during this 6/7-hour tour around the Arctic Circle border. Experience, feel,…
Autumn Delight – Visit to reindeer, husky and Santa Claus
Discover the secrets of Santa Claus and visit the husky and reindeer farms
Santa Claus Safari 7.1.-7.4., Rovaniemi
An arctic day of snowmobiling and reindeer sleigh riding completed with meeting Santa
Snowmobile Safari to a Reindeer Farm
This snowmobile safari will give you a chance to ride your own snowmobile on the forest trails around Santa Claus Village area to a reindeer farm. After you enjoyed an exciting reindeer sleigh ride you will get back to snowmobiling!
Christmas is Coming! 3 hours (Private Tour)
Experience the excitement of the arriving Christmas and its activities in a traditional way only with your own family.
Arctic Circle Crossing Ceremony
Fascinating ceremony at the Arctic Circle
Husky and Reindeer Farm Visit With Snowmobiling
Experience Reindeer, Huskies, and an Adrenaline-Packed Snowmobile Safari!
Highlights of Rovaniemi Day Tour – Summer
The highlight tour takes you to the most unique sights in Rovaniemi. Visit genuine Reindeer and Husky Farms, meet Santa himself in the Santa Claus Village and get your certificate for crossing into the Arctic Circle.
Cultural e-Fatbike Tour around Rovaniemi & Santa Claus Village
Discover Rovaniemi cultural heritage on an electric biking trip around the city to the Santa Claus! This guided tour on electric fatbikes offers you the opportunity to learn about Rovaniemi while enjoying a gentle outdoor ride in summer / autumn!
Rovaniemi 2 days Adventure Package
Join us for the Rovaniemi 2 day adventure package! Experience the most sought-after Rovaniemi activities from your to-do list!
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.
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 an unhurried, private meeting with you and your family.
The Hidden Place of Santa
Experience the Christmas atmosphere with whole family!
Santa’s Secret Home – Private
Experience the magic of Christmas with an exclusive, private visit to Santa’s Secret Home
Photoshoot in Santa Claus Village
This winter, you have a chance to record your visit in Santa Claus Village by a professional photographer!
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.
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.
Arctic Circle Highlights
Enjoy a full day of arctic experiences in Rovaniemi with the huskies and reindeers, visit Santa Claus himself, and make unforgettable memories in Rovaniemi!
Santa Claus Safari Summer, Rovaniemi
A joyful day including riverboat cruise to a local reindeer farm and by car to handicraft workshop and Santa Claus Village
Finnish Christmas with Santa Claus, 3 hours (Private Tour)
Experience a traditional Finnish Christmas Dinner and meet Santa Claus in private.
Accommodation in Santa Claus Village
Johka – Arctic Villas
Stay in our cosy arctic villas and enjoy wonderful Lappish athmosphere!
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.
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.
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’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.
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 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.
Restaurants in Santa Claus Village
Santa’s Pizza & Burger
Santa’s Pizza & Burger is a traditional fast food restaurant in the Arctic Circle. Our menu consists of delicious pizzas and hamburgers made with our own special recipe.
Santamus brunch
Experience Lappish nature with brunch in Santamus
Gallis
The Glass Restaurant offers pure northern ingredients and flavors of Lapland in an atmospheric and unique setting at the Santa Claus Village, Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi.
Rakas Restaurant & Bar
Rakas Restaurant & Bar charms with its unique ambiance and menu of meals made from local ingredients prepared with a modern twist.
Restaurant Arctic Eye
Restaurant Arctic Eye in Rovaniemi offers tastes of Lapland and the North, with an international twist.
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.
Loft Cafe
Daily fresh coffee, cake and brunch in cozy and friendly atmosphere.
Café Ensilumi in Snowman World
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.
Nova Skyland Hotel and Restaurant
Nova Skyland restaurant serves modern Lappish meals prepared with local ingredients.
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.
Snowman World, dinner in Snow Restaurant
Inside of Snowman World you can find the coolest bar of Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi!
Snowman World, lunch in at Snow Restaurant
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.
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.
Santamus lunch
Experience Lappish nature with lunch in Santamus
Santamus Restaurant
At Santamus you can enjoy local culinary creations and be entertained with unforgettable gold panning program
Sights and attractions 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.
Entrance to Mrs. Santa Claus’ Christmas Cottage
Meet Mrs. Santa Claus in her Christmas Cottage
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 Claus Reindeer
Reindeer rides and experiences with Santa´s reindeer in Santa Claus Village all year round.
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 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’s Pets Visit
Meet domestic animals next to the Santa Claus Office. Tickets are valid all day!
