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    Rovaniemi Holidays

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    Holidays to Rovaniemi take you to the heart of Lapland. It’s a place of husky rides, meeting elves, riding snowmobiles – and, of course, Father Christmas.

    A polar capital with a warm heart

    Rovaniemi's the capital of Finnish Lapland. It’s a small, compact city that comes with a real buzz of modern shopping malls, lively bars and restaurants, serving up everything from traditional cooking to French cuisine. It’s also got the rather big draw of having Santa Claus on hand – not to mention Arctic wilderness that’s perfect for snowsports and sleigh rides. And the whole place is designed to look like a reindeer’s head from above – complete with antlers.

    Santa Claus Village

    It’s Christmas all year round at Santa Claus Village, less than 10 minutes' drive north of Rovaniemi. It’s a novelty to send greetings from the Post Office here, and there’s the chance to learn about the history of Christmas traditions. The place gets busy at the end of November when there are concerts, gift bazaars, performances by Santa’s elves.

    Sports and shopping

    Father Christmas has some competition. Sporting activities are popular at Ounasvaara, just outside the resort – there are nearly 50 different things to do here throughout the seasons. Cross-country skiing, tobogganing and snowshoeing make up the winter fixtures.Shopping's a popular activtity, too. Head to Lordi Square in the heart of Rovaniemi, where a huge Christmas tree lights up the shop-lined streets.

    Reindeer safari

    Reindeers and Rovaniemi go together like turkey and trimmings. Experienced guides can take you into the icy wilderness of the Arctic Circle on reindeer safari. Some of the sleigh-ride operators* also do visits to a reindeer farm, where you can meet the animals up close.

    Classic Lapland 3 or 4-night Trip

    Fly To Rovaniemi – Stay In Rovaniemi

    Day 1
    After touching down in Lapland’s capital, you’ll be kitted out with all your snow clothes. Then, Santa’s elves will take you to your accommodation and you’ll have the rest of the day to explore.

    Day 2
    Today focuses on fun-filled festivities. You can expect to be getting involved with activities like meeting Santa, graduating from Elf School and decorating gingerbread. You’ll get to experience being pulled by a snowmobile, and have a short husky ride. Plus, you'll get to have a go with a toboggan. Lunch is included in the day as well, unless you're a guest at Hotel Winter Wonderland – you'll get lunch at your hotel.

    Day 3
    Today is yours to spend how you like - why not sign up for a reindeer safari or go on an Elf Adventure?

    Guests on 3-night trips will enjoy Day 4’s activities today instead.

    Day 4
    There's plenty of free time today to explore at your leisure. Then, in the evening, you’ll be treated to a festive meal in a dining room decked out with banquet tables and Christmas decorations.


    Classic Lapland can be teamed with any of our accommodation in Rovaniemi. The order of events may change slightly from trip to trip, but all the activities will be included at some point during your holiday.

    If you want to celebrate Christmas Day in Rovaniemi, book our 4-night trip. Flights leave on the 22nd December.

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    • Jump on a husky-drawn sleigh
    • Meet some of Santa's friendly elves
    • Decorate gingerbread biscuits

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    • Arrive in Rovaniemi

      After touching down in Lapland's capital, you'll be kitted out with your snow clothes. Then, Santa's elves will take you to your accommodation. You'll have the rest of the day to explore – head to the city centre to browse the shops and grab a bite to eat, or just relax at your hotel.

    • Rovaniemi Activities

      Today you’ll get an action-packed overview of what Rovaniemi has to offer. You’ll get to experience being pulled by a snowmobile, and have a short husky ride. Plus, you'll get to have a go with a toboggan. Lunch is included in the day, as well.

    • Free day in Rovaniemi

      Today is yours to spend as you wish. Take it easy at your hotel, get to know more of the city, or relive your favourite taster from the previous day by booking a longer snowmobile or husky excursion. You can also sign up for a reindeer safari.

    • Visit Santa

      Get ready for some festive activities, including the likes of meeting Santa and decorating gingerbread biscuits.

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