Santa Claus Village
Meet Santa Claus, cross the Arctic Circle, and send postcards from Santa's official post office - a magical experience for the whole family.
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Plan a free trip to LaplandUpdated: 2026-10-11
Lapland is the ultimate winter wonderland, offering magical snow-covered landscapes, spectacular Northern Lights, and unforgettable experiences with Santa Claus. Come and experience the Arctic magic, from husky and reindeer sleigh rides to staying in ice hotels.
Things to do in Lapland include Santa Claus Village, SantaPark Arctic World, Arktikum. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
Meet Santa Claus, cross the Arctic Circle, and send postcards from Santa's official post office - a magical experience for the whole family.
Plan LaplandAn underground amusement park offering magical Christmas experiences, including an Elf School and Santa's workshop.
Plan LaplandA museum and science center exploring the nature, culture, and history of the Arctic region and Lapland.
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It also assumes a car: the places are spread across a wide area. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
Santa Claus Village, SantaPark Arctic World, Arktikum, Ranua Wildlife Park, Rovaniemi Church, Siida - The Sami Museum and 9 more. Santa Claus Village: Meet Santa Claus, cross the Arctic Circle, and send postcards from Santa's official post office - a magical experience for the whole family.
Day 1: Siida - The Sami Museum, Samiland Exhibition. Day 2: Rovaniemi Church, Arktikum, Rovaniemi Art Museum, Santa Claus Village. Day 3: Pyha-Luosto National Park, Lampivaara Amethyst Mine.
Museums worth visiting in Lapland: Arktikum (Rovaniemi), Siida - The Sami Museum, Samiland Exhibition and Rovaniemi Art Museum.
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