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December

Meet Santa Claus in Rovaniemi

Four ways to meet Santa Claus near Rovaniemi: a guided visit to Santa Claus Village and the Arctic Circle, a lantern-lit walk to his forest hideout, a reindeer sleigh ride at his side, or a knock at your own chalet door. The private meetings are prepared in advance around the names, wishes and letters you send.

Santa's lantern-lit hideout in the snowy forest, near Rovaniemi

At a glance

From
€139
Length
30 minutes to 2.5 hours
Pick-up
At your chalet, return included
To book
Online, or ask us first

For the classic sights, the village. For a meeting nobody else is part of: the forest hideout, the sleigh ride or the visit to your chalet.

Four ways

Which one suits you?

Santa Claus Village in winter

Daytime · 2 hours guided

Santa Claus Village, privately guided

The Arctic Circle, the post office and Santa's office.

  • A guide for your group, and private transport
  • Snowman World: the snow restaurant and ice bar, skating and snow tubing
  • An Arctic Circle certificate and photos during the visit

Food, souvenirs and the photos taken at the Santa meeting itself are not included. Stay on afterwards if you like.

€139 per adult · €119 child (3–14)

Book onlineAsk us first

Online bookings are made and paid with our activity partner, Oy Lapland Legacy Ltd, under its booking terms.

Santa walking with lanterns to meet two children in the forest

Evening or daytime · 2 hours

Santa's forest hideout

A lantern-lit walk, a fire, and Santa waiting.

  • A short forest walk with a storyteller guide
  • A private meeting by the fire, prepared around your family
  • Photos, and private return transfers

from €890 for your group

Private, total for your group

  • 1–4 guests€890
  • 5–8 guests€1,120
  • 9–12 guests€1,390
  • 13–16 guests€1,690

Book onlineAsk us first

Online bookings are made and paid with our activity partner, Oy Lapland Legacy Ltd, under its booking terms.

A reindeer and sleigh at the farm in the evening

Daytime · 2.5 hours

A sleigh ride with Santa

Children ride beside Santa in his own sleigh.

  • A gentle 500 m reindeer sleigh ride at a reindeer farm
  • A private meeting in Santa's log cabin, about 45 minutes with Santa in all
  • Feeding the reindeer, and stories from a herder over a warm drink

from €1,190 for your group

Private, total for your group

  • 1–4 guests€1,190
  • 5–8 guests€1,320
  • 9–12 guests€1,550
  • 13–16 guests€1,780

Book onlineAsk us first

Online bookings are made and paid with our activity partner, Oy Lapland Legacy Ltd, under its booking terms.

Santa Claus waving beside a Christmas tree

Any time · 30–40 minutes

Santa at your chalet

A knock at the door.

  • Santa comes to you, for half an hour
  • Names, letters and wishes shared with us in advance
  • Gifts you provide, handed over by Santa

from €449 for your group

Private, total for your group

  • 1–4 guests€449
  • 5–8 guests€499
  • 9–12 guests€589
  • 13–16 guests€609

Book onlineAsk us first

Online bookings are made and paid with our activity partner, Oy Lapland Legacy Ltd, under its booking terms.

Questions

How do we prepare Santa?

After booking, send us the names, ages, hobbies, pets and wishes that matter, and any letters. Gifts you want Santa to hand over can be arranged in advance.

How far is Santa Claus Village from the chalets?

About 17 km, roughly a 19-minute drive. The guided village visit includes private transport.

How much does meeting Santa cost in Rovaniemi?

Santa Claus Village, privately guided: €139 per adult, €119 per child (3–14); Santa's forest hideout: from €890 for your group; A sleigh ride with Santa: from €1,190 for your group; Santa at your chalet: from €449 for your group.

Is pick-up from the chalet included?

Yes. We pick you up at your chalet at Ollerovaara, about ten minutes from Rovaniemi centre, and bring you back afterwards.

Ask us

Send an enquiry

Tell us which day out, your dates and how many of you there are. We check availability and reply by email, usually the same day.

Thirty-five chalets. One of them for you.

Reserve

Free cancellation up to 60 days before arrival, except stays between 1 December 2026 and 10 January 2027, which are non-refundable.

Prefer to talk it through? Message us on WhatsApp or call +358 41 325 3257. In season we are here 9:00–21:00, and you can call us at night if you need us.