“Dream come true mesmerizing holiday at the Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland.”
Rovaniemi – The Official Hometown of Santa Claus ®
“Experience a living story that will change you forever. Your magical journey here at Arctic Circle, Lapland, Finland is guided by the values of authenticity, giving, creativity and constant presence. It’s also your moment to meet Santa Claus at the Santa Claus Village any day of the year and write a chapter in your life’s story while exploring Rovaniemi area rich in history and curious details.”
Santa Claus
There’s no place like Rovaniemi, the Official Hometown of Santa Claus, for genuine Christmas experiences. See here for some Rovaniemi Christmas magic.
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Flights to Rovaniemi
There are plenty of direct flight connections from over 20 European cities flying to Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland during winter season 2023- 2024.
Rovaniemi Webcams
Santa Claus Village webcam, Ounasvaara webcam and Koivusaari webcam all give you a chance to sneak peek the accurate, current view in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland.
Autumn holiday under the Northern Lights at the Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi, Lapland
The Arctic nights of endless sunlight is followed by fresh autumn breeze and dark nights. Nature is preparing for winter at the Arctic Circle, we are enchanted by the changing colours of the season. Northern Lights and the Autumn Foliage are unforgettable phenomenas to be shared with friends and family.
Book autumn activities at the Arctic Circle!
Private Ranua Zoo tour
Private tour to Ranua Zoo. Your group or family only, flexible timing.
Santa’s Secret Home – Private
Experience the magic of Christmas with an exclusive, private visit to Santa’s Secret Home
Auttiköngäs Nature Trail
The Autti Waterfalls are one of the most beautiful sights in Lapland! In this tour you will be hiking through the stunning Arctic Forest
Visit to a real reindeer farm in Rovaniemi
Visit the pasture of an authentic reindeer farm in Rovaniemi. See the reindeer up close and feed them.
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.
Day tour to Ranua Wildlife Park – Visit the Arctic Animals!
Enjoy a day trip to Ranua Wildlife Park to see Polar Bears, arctic foxes, lynx and 50 other arctic species as well as 200 animal varieties!
Pyhä-Luosto Natural Park Hiking Tour & Naava Exibition Center.
Explore Pyhä-Luosto Natural Park’s best hiking trails and stop by the Naava visitor centre for a fascinating nature exhibition on this guided day trip.
Rod Fishing from the Shore in Rovaniemi
Improve your fishing skills with traditional rod fishing in Rovaniemi, while enjoying the beautiful Lappish nature and relaxing by the shore.
Discover the types of autumn activities at the Arctic Circle!
Fall in love with the tastes of Lapland!
Kota Restaurant at Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos
Kota Restaurant serves lunch and 3-course dinner in a magical atmosphere by an open fire.
Bull Bar & Grill
Bull Bar & Grill is an American style restaurant in the building of Arctic City Hotel and it offers amazing food in a great atmosphere.
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.
Santa’s Cuisine Restaurant – Santa Claus Holiday Village
The wonderful Santa’s Cuisine restaurant is located in the middle of the cottage village of Santa Claus Holiday Village.
Book summer activities at the Arctic Circle
Moose Safari (premium)
Original Moose Safari.The biggest wild animals in Europe! Moose safari is a fascinating nature trip for searching moose, the largest land mammals in Europe.
Canoeing Adventure in Rovaniemi
Experience Lapland’s nature on this canoeing adventure in Rovaniemi and take stops along the shore to bask in the sun, with no prior experience required.
Private Ranua Zoo tour
Private tour to Ranua Zoo. Your group or family only, flexible timing.
Local Reindeer farm visit with photographer (summer & autumn)
On this tour you will visit authentic reindeer farm outside of Rovaniemi and meet these Arctic animals in very close distance.
Ranua Wildlife Park Guided Tour, with Lunch
Guided tour of Ranua Zoo – the northernmost zoo in the world. We will take you to see 50 different animal species, including the only polar bears in Finland.
Treasures of Nature – Picking Up Mushrooms or Berries
A highly recommended fun and tasty activity for families and individuals alike to search for the Lapland’s nature treasures. Your…
Arctic Canoeing Trip & Barbeque – Small Group
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Lapland’s pristine lakes with our canoe experience tour. Paddle peacefully through stunning Finnish landscapes and embrace the adventure of a lifetime
Santa Village and the arctic circle
Let’s go to the most memorable and extraordinary place in Finnish Lapland. To the magical town of Santa Claus to meet the real Santa
Explore Summer of Lapland
A guide for responsible Northern Lights -experience in Rovaniemi
Find your Northern Lights -activity
Nature trails in Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi area is a versatile playground for day hikers. Explore the rugged wilderness, climb a fell, and wander in the relaxing sounds of nature
Rovaniemi with kids
Santa Claus and Christmas time sights & attractions Christmassy winter activities for families Indoors – all year round Culture experiences…
Traditional midsummer eve in Rovaniemi
Summer cottages in Rovaniemi
Unbelievable seasonal experiences in Rovaniemi
Romantic summer holiday
Summer by the river in Rovaniemi
Browse summer activities
Finnish Sauna Culture
There are over 3 million saunas in Finland – that’s more than passenger cars. It’s safe to say we love our saunas! For an absolute Rovaniemi experience one must try sauna.
Book winter activities at the Arctic Circle, Lapland!
A Magical Reindeer Safari from Santa Claus Village to a Reindeer Farm
Welcome to our enchanting reindeer sleigh ride, where the magic of the Arctic comes alive!
Traditional Finnhorse Sleigh Ride at Scv (3km)
Fun with Finnhorses
Snowmobile Safari for Adults
For those enjoying the speed
Fisherman’s Luck by snowmobile
Head for the wild waters on your snowmobile and learn all about the favorite leisure time activity of the locals. During this experience you can also try snowshoes!
All Day Ski Expedition in the Arctic
Get ready for your first Arctic expedition on backcountry skis! With your guide, you will explore Lapland wild areas with skis, you will learn how to prepare your expedition sleigh and some other basic tips. Lunch around the fire is included.
Husky safari sleddog
SLEDDOG HUSKY SAFARI
Horse trail riding to the snowy hill
Embark on an unforgettable winter adventure in Lapland with a magical horseback ride through snow-covered hills. Small groups!
3-hour wilderness experience in Rovaniemi
A beautiful reindeer sleigh ride experience in the forest.
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Sustainable travel destination
At the Arctic Circle, the Northern Lights dance in harmony with responsibility. During your magical journey, we welcome you to experience the arctic nature of Lapland and its unique attractions, while contributing to a greener and more sustainable world.
Sustainable Rovaniemi
The local companies have been joining forces for Sustainable Travel Finland trademark that offers a concrete toolkit for travel destinations to help Finland’s travel destinations to adopt sustainable procedures and to make sustainable choices in their business.
Sustainable Travel Finland companies
The local companies and Visit Rovaniemi are taking part in the Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) program
Sustainable summer accommodation
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Love
There are many reasons to love Rovaniemi, the Official Hometown of Santa Claus: natural phenomena, traditions and culture, urban life and wild activities. Find out all about them here!
Plan
Planning a trip to Rovaniemi, the Official Hometown of Santa Claus? Here you’ll find information on how and when to travel, how things work, and lots more!
Activities
Rovaniemi offers plenty of activities all year round, both outdoors and indoors. Find here the experiences we’ve got in store for you on your holiday!
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.