Family-friendly
Traveling to Lapland Rovaniemi with kids is a dream come true in many ways. The magical sights and attractions of Rovaniemi offer unforgettable experiences for the whole family. From this category you can find activities to best suite your wishes. So check out fun ways to experience Lapland Rovaniemi in family friendly activities below.
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Apukka Snow and Fun
Huskies, reindeer, snow fun and mini snowmobiles for children! You can have it all! Apukka Snow and Fun is a great way for families to have a taste of the best experiences at the Arctic Circle! Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat at 10:00
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.
Family Snowmobiling
Snowmobiling equals great family time! During this tour, adults take the wheel of snowmobiles, while children enjoy the ride on a sled. Later, the kids can have a blast with mini snowmobiles. Tue, Thu & Sat at 12:00
Private Guided Lapland Ranua Zoo tour from Rovaniemi
Visit Ranua Wildlife Park on this 5-hour guided trip. Ranua Zoo and Wildlife Park is…
Private Family Nature Experience
Not just an activity, but a local experience, with the locals. Looking for a Lapland experience where the whole family can enjoy themselves? We take you to a fantastic place in the heart of nature and have some unique activities planned – no age limit!
Taste of Wilderness (2h)
This safari is a good option for those who want to get a real feeling for snowmobiling as well as for families with children.
Evening Snowmobile Safari in Rovaniemi
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our Evening Snowmobile Safari through the enchanting snow-covered forests and frozen swamps of the Arctic Circle.
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.
Private Visit Experience with Reindeer & Alpaca Walking
Walking with reindeer and alpacas and meeting every animals 2h – Privately!
Hiking with Alpacas 1 hour (private)
Hiking with alpacas in the forest at Santa Claus Village and visit in Santa’s Pets
The Hidden Place of Santa
Experience the Christmas atmosphere with whole family!
Santa’s Pets Visit
Meet domestic animals next to the Santa Claus Office. Tickets are valid all day!
Visit Arctic Snow Hotel
The Arctic Snow Hotel is located 25km away from Rovaniemi and is entire world of snow. Explore a guided tour in snow and ice hotel.
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.
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.
Private Ranua Zoo tour
Private tour to Ranua Zoo. Your group or family only, flexible timing.
Family Fun with Snowmobiles
Experience snowmobiling with children
The Happy Trail Tour
2,5 hour family friendly program with 45 minute self driven husky tour (travel distance approx 6-10 km)
Family Day
Family Day – 500m reindeer ride, reindeer farm visit, 800m husky ride, salmon soup lunch
Private Northern Lights photography tour
On this private Northern Lights hunting tour we will take you to best locations to photograph the amazing Auroras.
Hiking with Reindeer 1 hour (private)
Hiking with reindeer in the forest at Santa Claus Village and visit in Santa’s Pets.
Traditional Finnish Christmas Eve, 4 hours (Private Tour)
Experience a traditional Finnish Christmas Eve with Sauna, Christmas Dinner and meet Santa Claus in private.
Ranua Zoo Tour with buffet lunch option
Ranua Zoo tour with buffet lunch option. Meet many animals and birds that can be found in the arctic region.
Running with the Pack – Autumn, 3km Husky tour with a Kennel visit
Visit the kennel, meet the pack and experience the running dogs!
Northern Lights Hunting by Minibus, From Rovaniemi
This 3-hour tour includes transportation, guidance, storytelling and hot sausages by the campfire. Learn about Nordic myths and see the colorful lights fire up the sky.
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!
Ranua wildlife park
Take a journey in the Ranua wildlife Park and it’s arctic animals
Ranua Zoo Family Tour from Rovaniemi
Daily tour to Ranua zoo
Walking with Alpacas 30 min
Walking with alpacas in the forest at Santa Claus Village and visit in Santa’s Pets.
The Life of the Husky Summer
2 hour modern husky kennel tour, with an 800 meter husky ride
Family Winter Fun, 4 hours
Experience the joy of winter by playing in the snow, snowshoeing, skiing, ice fishing, youth snowmobiling or taking a ride on a snowmobile-pulled sled at the Happy Fox farm by the Ounasjoki river.
Kid’s Ice Climbing Adventure in Pyhä Lapland
Now even the younger ones can join the ice climbing safely and playfully! Also suitable for an adventurous family.
Snowmobile Safari 2h (Family), Rovaniemi
Discover Lapland’s unique snowy nature and the fun of snowmobiling
Visit Family farm Ranua
Visit small family farm in Ranua
Pony Riding 15 min + Visit
Pony riding in Santa Claus Village and visit in Santa’s Pets
Arctic Survival
Learn how to survive in a wild nature together with a guide on a day trip to the forest by learning different survival tasks. Suitable for a whole family!
Santa Claus Safari 1.12.-6.1., Rovaniemi
An arctic family day of snow fun activities and reindeer sleigh riding completed with meeting Santa
Rovaniemi City & Santa Claus Village Tour
Rovaniemi city tour with most popular sightseeings and guided Santa Claus Village tour
1 hour husky ride
45min – 1 hour husky safari (7-10km) self-driving, huskyfarm visit and hot drink & cookie
Lapland Family Snowmobile Safari from Rovaniemi
Snow ride adventure where adults drive adult snowmobiles and kids drive special small snowmobiles
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Apukka Resort
Apukka Resort, only a 15-minute drive from Rovaniemi city centre, combines unique, innovative experiences with traditions and true, unspoiled nature.
Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park
Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park is a Finnish family business, based in the Santa Claus Village, in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland. We organize various snowmobile safari programs for individuals, families and groups.
Happy Fox
Welcome to the Happy Fox family. We are small local family company situated at Rovaniemi. We provide year round nature activities.
Lapland Safaris
Lapland Safaris are specialists in Lapland’s nature and the Lappish lifestyle. We draw inspiration from the local history and day-to-day ‘Lappishness’. The stories and legends relating to these form the basis of the programme packages offered to our customers.
Santa’s Motor Park – Arctic Circle
Now you can feel the fun of driving on ice safely with our new icekart cars at Santa’s Motor Park.
Arctic Circle Husky Park
Husky Park has operated next to Santa Claus Village already for several decades. In Husky Park you can see how the dogs live, from feeding to taking off the harnesses.
Santa Claus Reindeer
Reindeer rides and experiences with Santa´s reindeer in Santa Claus Village all year round.
Ruka Safaris
We offer activities all year round, from snowmobiling to sauna yoga. We also organise private activities, which we adapt to the groups’ wishes.
Raitola Reindeer & Husky Farm
Reindeer and husky farm Raitola offers experiences for the whole family in Arctic Circle, near to Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi. Come and combine your favorite activities in one farm where you get to experience the thrill of reindeer and husky sledge rides.