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Are you looking for a unique and unforgettable winter adventure? Our arctic adventures includes unforgettable moments to make your holiday the best possible!
OUR winter ACTIVITIES
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Santa and elves! • Private meeting in his forest cabin! • Reindeer! • Gingerbread!
3 hours
This activity is suitable for families with children of all ages. What better way to meet Santa and tell him all the reasons why you’re on his ‘nice’ list this year, than in his private cabin, tucked away in the snowy forest.
When he’s not busy preparing for Christmas, at his Christmas House office, his favorite place to be is in the peaceful surroundings of his cabin in the forest.
Not only will you have the chance to meet Santa, but you will also get to enjoy a workshop with his best helpers, where they will tell you everything you need to know about the life of an elf. The elves will also join you for gingerbread making, so you have a sweet treat to enjoy during your time in the forest.
Of course, Santa wouldn’t be able to deliver presents all over the world without the help of his loyal reindeer. They too enjoy the peace and quiet of the forest and will be happy to see you when you come to visit. You will have time to meet, feed and take some photos with them, as they take some rest before their big journey.
When your turn comes to visit Santa, he will be sure create special, quality time just for your family. You will have a private meeting with Santa in his forest cabin – you can ask him any questions you may have and you are welcome to take as many photos and videos with your own devices as you wish.
Santa! • All ages! • Private meeting in his office!
10 minutes
During December, it is possible to skip the line and book a private meeting with Santa Claus in his office, only for you and your family!
Please choose a time and date that is best for you. Simply arrive 5 minutes before your time slot, so as soon as it's your time, you are ready to enter.
Once you enter Santa's enchanting office, you will have approximately 10 minutes to sit and chat with him, telling him how your year has been and what your wishes are for Christmas. He will be happy to listen to your tales and tell you all about the work he has been doing to get ready for the big day!
Santa's friendly elf will take a photo for you, which can be collected from the Christmas House Shop after your visit. One A5 photo per family is included in this booking. You can also purchase additional photo options if you wish.
Maximum group size is 10 people.
Please note that this meeting takes place in a private meeting location, not at the Christmas House Santa Office - it is a very short walk from the Christmas House Santa Office and a map will be provided in your confirmation email to show you the exact location.
Santa! • All ages! • Visits your cabin! • For families!
15 minutes
In the Santa Claus Holiday Village, you can visit Santa Claus for free. However, if you want to avoid queuing, invite Santa Claus to visit your cabin. You can ask Santa Claus a variety of questions that preoccupy your mind, or you can listen what Santa Claus wants to tell you and your family. When Santa Claus visits your cabin you can take as many photographs as you wish. You can also request Santa Claus to distribute personal gifts when he comes to visit.
Only for the residents of hotel Santa Claus Holiday Village.If you want Santa Claus distributes the gifts, please deliver them to the Christmas
House store before 4 pm on the day of the meeting.
Private meeting at your own cottage and your own camera/video free use and Santa Claus can bring your own gifts.
A unique experience! • A private igloo!
The duration of the table reservation is 2 hours
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. The igloos are located on the terrace of our Three Elves restaurant. In the warm igloo, you can observe the darkening sky and, if you're lucky, witness the brilliance of the northern lights in the starry sky. The igloo can be booked for a group of up to 8 people. Dinner in a glass igloo will crown your trip to Lapland!
01.04 - 31.10. every day at 16:00 and 18:30
18.11-31.1. every day at 12:00, 14:30, 17:00 and 19:30.
Three Elves restaurant
A table reservation in a private glass igloo for the use of yours only.
• Space rent for the small igloo is €180
• Space rent for the big Igloo is €240
The menu of the Three Elves restaurant is available in the igloos.
Please note that our Igloo has a frost limit of -20 degrees. If the frost exceeds the limit, the igloo reservation is canceled or moved to the interior of the Three Elves restaurant.
Reindeer and Husky ride • Ice fishing • Soup lunch • Includes pick up from your hotel!
Approx. 5 hours including transportations
Explore three favourite Lappish activities during one day tour: husky sleigh ride, reindeer sleigh ride and ice fishing. Feel the huskies’ speed, enjoy a traditional Lappish journey with reindeer, and spend time as the Finns do: drill the hole through the thick ice and enjoy ice fishing. With good fishing fortune, you might catch lake trout, for example. A warm soup lunch will be served in a cozy restaurant. This safari is suitable for people of all ages, and ideal to all who like to gather several experiences during one trip. Welcome to enjoy the Arctic Fun Day with us! Our safaris are provided by our partner Christmas House Safaris.
In 25.11 - 08.01. every day at 09:30
In 09.01. - 31.03. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 09:30
From Santa Claus Holiday Village reception (from city hotels 15-30 min earlier)
Thermal overalls, winter boots, transportations, visit at private reindeer farm, reindeer sleigh ride approx. 10-15 min, husky sleigh ride approx. 5-10 min, ice-fishing equipment, children's outdoor activities, soup lunch and guidance.
Northern lights! • Magical experience! • Includes pick up from your hotel!
Approx. 3 hours including transportations
Once darkness falls, we will take you to an excellent place to see the Northern Lights. If you’re lucky, you will be able to watch an impressive color dance in the northern sky. As the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, we cannot guarantee they will appear. Regardless, the nighttime tours are always memorable, and a guided tour is a safe way to explore night sky of Lapland. Please note, this safari ends very late (depending on the season, between 23:00 - 01:00). For young children, it can be difficult to stay awake so late. Our safaris are provided by our partner Christmas House Safaris.
In 01.09. - 30.11. every day at 21:00
In 01.12. - 28.02. every day (except 24.12.) at 20:00
In 01.03. - 02.04. every day at 21:00
From Santa Claus Holiday Village reception (from city hotels 15-30 min earlier)
Thermal overalls, winter boots, transportations, snack and guidance
Reindeer sleigh ride • Northern lights! • Includes pick up from your hotel!
Approx. 3 hours including transportations
Discover the traditional Lappish way of travelling, reindeer ride, and amazing natural phenomenon, Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights). Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of a sleigh ride. As the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, their visibility is not guaranteed every night. Nighttime tours are always memorable, and a guided tour is a safe way to explore the magical Lappish night. During the tour, you can feed and take photos with the reindeer. After the ride, we warm up with hot berry juice. Aurora Reindeer Safari is suitable for people of all ages and families with children (however, please note the late return time). Our safaris are provided by our partner Christmas House Safaris.
In 1.12. - 28.2. (except at 24.12.) on Tuesdays, Thursday and Saturdays at 20:00
In 1.3. - 31.3. on Tuesdays, Thursday and Saturdays at 21:00
From Santa Claus Holiday Village reception (from city hotels 15-30 min earlier)
Thermal overalls, winter boots, transportations, visit at private reindeer farm, reindeer sleigh ride approx. 30 min, snack and guidance.
Reindeer ride! • Nature! • Includes pick up from your hotel!
Approx. 2,5 hours including transportations
Reindeer are strong animals and have traditionally been used to pull loads. During this safari, you will experience this traditional way of travelling of Arctic people. During the reindeer farm visit, you will enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Lappish nature, learn about reindeer and have a chance to feed the reindeer and take as many photos as you like. This experience is suitable for people of all ages and families with children. Our safaris are provided by our partner Christmas House Safaris.
In 1.12. - 8.1. every day (except 24.12.) at 09:30
In 9.1. - 31.3. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 09:30
From Santa Claus Holiday Village reception (from city hotels 15-30 min earlier)
Thermal overalls, winter boots, transportations, visit at private reindeer farm, reindeer sleigh ride approx. 20-30 min, hot berry juice and guidance.
For all ages! • You ride a sledge yourself! • Includes pick up from your hotel!
Approx. 2,5 hours including transportations
Feel the speed with huskies in silent, snowy forest. Husky safari is an ideal experience for families, groups, solo travelers and couples. You are warmly welcome to enjoy this traditional way of travelling in the Arctic. Two people share one sled, and during the safari, you can change the driver. Children are sitting on the sled during the safari. The husky sleigh ride is about 30-45 minutes. In addition to the husky sleigh ride, you can spend time with the dogs and learn more about them. Huskies are friendly dogs that love their job! Our safaris are provided by our partner Christmas House Safaris.
From 15.12. every day at 12:30 and 14:30
From Santa Claus Holiday Village reception (from city hotels 15-30 min earlier)
Thermal overalls, winter boots, transportations, husky ride approx. 30-45 min, hot berry juice and guidance in English.
For the whole family! • Includes pick up from your hotel!
Approx. 6 hours including transportations
The Ranua Zoo, approximately one hour drive from Santa Claus Holiday Village, is a popular destination for our international guests and local families. There you migth see the only polar bear living in Finland, along with 50 other Arctic animal species, such as wolf, wolverine, lynx and arctic fox. The animals live in an authentic natural environment, in the middle of northern nature. You will also find a restaurant, a café, and a shop to buy souvenirs. This tour is suitable for people of all ages and families with children (photo: Marko Junttila) Our safaris are provided by our partner Christmas House Safaris.
In 25.4-30.09. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays at 9:30
From Santa Claus Holiday Village reception (from city hotels 15 min later)
Transportations, tickets to zoo and guidance
4 hours
We will take you to our wood cabin in the forest, off the beaten track and far away from the light pollution of the city. Here you can search for the Northern Lights and enjoy some BBQ snacks, grilled on the open fire.
This activity is distributed by Santa Claus Holiday Village on behalf of Christmas House Safaris.
31.12.2025 at 19:00
From Santa Claus Holiday Village reception 15 min before and from city center 30 min before.