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.-4.4., Rovaniemi
An arctic day of snowmobiling and reindeer sleigh riding completed with meeting Santa
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.
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.
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 December 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 December 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!
Husky Park Visit with Enjoying the Feeling Five (5 km) Husky ride
Enjoy Lapland’s beautiful nature sitting in the sled! Meet after the tour our lovely Siberian Huskies in our Park.
4 km run for fun, 11th January-10th April
Husky tours at Korvala: 4 km sledding, including driving lesson, kennel tour, dog cuddles, photo ops, winter clothing, warm drinks & cookies. Max 4 sleds/departure. Starts at 14:00 on Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat. Price: €60/child & €120/adult.
Reindeer and Husky Experience, Rovaniemi
Meet two furry arctic favourites on one trip – and take rides with both!
Rovaniemi: Ranua Arctic Wildlife Zoo Park Tour & Hot Bbq lunch
Ever been to an arctic animal zoo, where in the winter the whole place is covered in snow and ice? Come see over 200 species of winter animals including polar bears. Spot the camouflaged animals.
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.