Rovaniemi Magical Santa Claus & Northern Lights Experience

Overview

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English

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Join the Original & World’s First Santa Claus & Northern Lights Experience, created by Arctic GM. This evening combines Christmas spirit, Santa and his elves, and the chance to see the Northern Lights.

As Lapland’s Original Aurora Hunters™, our family has lived here for 20 generations since the 1600s. With international awards and 50,000+ guests, Arctic GM is Lapland’s most trusted operator. Every tour is run in-house with certified guides for safety and authenticity.

Your evening begins in Rovaniemi, where a heated coach takes you to our private Arctic lands. Santa’s elves welcome you with stories and festive cheer. Around the bonfire, enjoy hot drinks and a Lapland barbecue before the highlight: a private meeting with Santa Claus. You’ll take photos, hear stories, and receive a postcard gift that elves can mail worldwide with an official Lapland stamp.

If skies are clear, the Northern Lights may appear above the snowy forest, the perfect backdrop to your Christmas adventure.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Meeting with Santa Claus (photos included)

Bonfire barbecue with grilled sausages & hot drinks

Guided evening with Santa’s elves (certified, first-aid-trained)

Special postcard gift from Santa (with worldwide mailing option)

All Fees and Taxes

Roundtrip transfers by heated coach bus

Northern Lights viewing opportunity (weather permitting, not guaranteed)

Winter overalls for Arctic conditions

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What To Expect

Rovaniemi

Step into Lapland’s snowy wilderness for the world’s first Santa Claus & Northern Lights Experience. Guided by Santa’s elves, you’ll explore a private Arctic property far from the crowds, with time to enjoy stories, laughter, and festive cheer. Around the bonfire, warm up with hot drinks and a traditional Lapland barbecue under the starry sky. The highlight of the evening is your private meeting with Santa Claus himself — personal storytelling, photos, and a special postcard gift that can be mailed worldwide with an official Lapland stamp. And if the skies are clear, the Northern Lights may appear, making this evening truly unforgettable.

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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Rovaniemi Magical Santa Claus & Northern Lights Experience

Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fantastic lovely amazing
Natalie L,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic evening 😀 we unfortunately didn't see the lights but we had an amazing time with santa and the elf's. Lots of thought gone into everything.
Most magical thing in Lapland
M264ZAchrisw,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was the Christmas magic we were looking for. Had been disappointed by the commercial feel of Santa Village, this was much better and worth every penny. We were lucky enough to see the northern lights on our night and the guides were great at letting us know when to go outside and when to stay in the warmth of the hut. The hut was really authentic, with loads of food. Santa arrived and spent probably 20-30 mins telling stories. We loved it, felt so magical. Also, had a lovely cuddly toy which was a nice surprise. And even better than all that was Santa's elves. They made the children feel so special. My daughter, 6, was in awe of one elf called Tonka. She gave her so much attention, and even sat next to her on the bus when my daughter asked her. They spoke for 30 minutes non-stop. My daughter's favourite part of the holiday (impressive considering how much she loved Santa). Thank you so much for the best part of a brilliant holiday.
Magical ✨
magdabQ175CR,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely magical!!!! All Elfs and guides so professional. Santa was amazing! All the storytelling around the fire, snowball fights, the northern lights. We just couldn’t ask for a better experience. You have your photos sent to the WhatsApp so you have your memories even if you didn’t take any photos. Children get a gift from Santa. Would definitely recommend.
Value for money! Kids loved it
kimberleygW4266KJ,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
100% recommend. Value for money. Kids loved it! You travel to a forest, meet with the elves, Santa visits you in the tent around the fire and then you have sausages. A experience worth booking!
Santa made our evening 💚
Sightseer57156265070,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Instead of waiting on the queue for hours in Santa Claus village and just saying hi and goodbye to Santa , this one was fantastic. Santa came and told stories , kids loved it. Elves were very nice as well, highly recommended