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Magical Christmas Getaway in Rovaniemi

Celebrate Christmas where it all began, in Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus. This family-friendly itinerary brings together the best of the season: a visit to Santa Park, husky sledding, reindeer rides, and a magical private meeting with Santa himself. Stay at Villa Happy Fox, a peaceful forest property offering cozy suites, breakfast, and warm Lappish hospitality just outside the city. With snow-filled days and festive evenings, this is Christmas done right.

Suggested Length: 4 days

Package includes

Activities

  • Santa Park Entrance
  • Private Sauna & Finnish Dinner
  • Husky & Snowmobile Safari with Lunch
  • Northern Lights Picnic
  • Reindeer Farm Visit & Sleigh Ride
  • Santa Claus Village Visit
  • Ice Restaurant Dinner
  • Private Meeting with Santa
  • Ice Skating Day

Accommodation

  • Villa Happy Fox - BB

Services

  • Personalized Travel Plan
  • Digital Travel Itinerary
  • Local Support Team
  • Group Activities
  • Winter Clothing Rental
  • Transfers

 

est. 2620 € / person Request an offer *Prices are per person, double occupancy and subject to change. Prices excluding flights, travel insurance.

Your Tailored Itinerary

Santa Park & Forest Welcome

Arrive in Rovaniemi and meet your driver for a smooth transfer to the city. Collect your winter clothing before heading straight to Santa Park, where you'll explore the magical indoor Christmas world filled with elves, crafts, and Santa himself. Afterward, settle into your suite at Villa Happy Fox. End the day with a private wood-heated sauna, hot tub, and traditional Finnish dinner served fireside.

Your Hotel: Villa Happy Fox

Huskies, Snowmobiles & Arctic Sky

Start the day with a thrilling combination of husky sledding and snowmobiling through snowy forests and frozen rivers. Stop mid-day for a Lappish lunch at a local restaurant before returning to the villa. In the evening, set off on a private Northern Lights picnic by the river, with snowshoes, warm drinks, and stories by the fire.

Your Hotel: Villa Happy Fox

Reindeer & Santa’s Secret Hut

Begin with a visit to a traditional reindeer farm. Feed the herd, enjoy a sleigh ride through the woods, and share a soup lunch by the fire. Afterward, explore Santa Claus Village with free time to cross the Arctic Circle, visit shops, and post a letter from Santa’s official post office. In the evening, dine in the Snow Hotel’s ice restaurant, then take a short drive to Santa’s hidden forest home for a private, heartwarming meeting with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Your Hotel: Villa Happy Fox

Ice Skating in the Forest

On your final day, head to Kotatieva Winter Park for ice skating on a 500-meter track through the snowy forest. Warm up in the on-site hut, enjoy the peaceful surroundings, and return to the villa for your airport transfer in the afternoon. Winter clothing is returned with your driver before departure.

Accommodation

  • Villa Happy Fox

    Intimate forest retreat just outside Rovaniemi, featuring four spacious suites with kitchenettes, scenic riverside setting, and personalised service.

Activities

  • Santa Park

    Plongez dans la magie de Noël au Santa Park en Laponie. Rencontrez le Père Noël, découvrez des attractions féeriques et vivez une expérience familiale inoubliable avec le forfait VEP.

  • Finnish Sauna Experience

    Relax in a traditional Finnish sauna in the stunning surroundings of Lapland. Enjoy the warmth of the sauna and cool down in the fresh Arctic air for a revitalizing and authentic experience.

  • Husky Safari Adventure

    Join a husky safari through Lapland’s snowy landscapes. Meet Alaskan or Siberian huskies, drive your own sled, and enjoy time outdoors with a break by the fire. Suitable for all ages, including families.

  • Snowmobile Safari

    Discover Lapland’s winter landscapes on a guided snowmobile safari, with options ranging from short rides to full-day outings through forests, open terrain, and established snowmobile routes.

  • Reindeer Farm Visit

    Experience a Reindeer Farm Visit and Sleigh Ride in Lapland. Learn about traditional reindeer herding, feed the reindeer, and enjoy a relaxing sleigh ride through snowy forests. Perfect for all ages, including families.

  • Northern Lights Campfire

    Spend an evening by the fire in a quiet location away from the city lights, with hot drinks, local snacks, and time outdoors while waiting for possible Northern Lights activity.

  • Santa Claus Village

    Visit Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, where you can meet Santa Claus every day of the year, cross the Arctic Circle and experience the magic of Christmas every day.

  • Ice Restaurant Dinner Experience

    Enjoy a 3-course dinner inside the Arctic SnowHotel’s Ice Restaurant, surrounded by snow walls, ice carvings, and illuminated details. A distinctive evening near Rovaniemi for both overnight guests and day visitors.

  • Private Meeting with Santa

    Enjoy a private meeting with Santa Claus in Lapland, with flexible arrangements designed around your family’s wishes and preferences. A personal Christmas experience that can become one of the most memorable moments of your stay.

  • Kotatieva

    Experience a winter day at Kotatieva near Rovaniemi, where the forest ice trail, sledding hill, sauna options, and family-friendly snow activities come together in one peaceful setting.