Meet Santa
In fact that is on the prime of everyones listing! Rovaniemi is the proper place to satisfy Santa Claus, with each Santa Claus Village and Santa Park being in style locations for guests. A go to to Santa at Santa Claus Village is free, however be ready to spend so much if you wish to purchase photographs, as they don’t help you use your personal digicam.
Santa Park, Lapland
Santa Park is a ticketed attraction, at the moment priced round £34 for adults and £29 for youngsters (ages 3–12). As soon as inside, you may meet Santa and take as many photographs and movies as you want, which makes it a greater worth general if you happen to’re after a day trip and picture op. The park has a lot of actions, significantly suited to youthful children, suppose magic practice rides, crafting, elf college, gingerbread cookie adorning, an elf present, and extra. Plus, it’s all indoors, in a comfortable cavern that’s beautiful and heat. I’ve a extra in depth weblog publish on Santa Park Lapland right here.
There’s no scarcity of issues to do on this out of doors village, and entrance and parking is free. You possibly can wander round, spot sledges with “SCHV” written on them (which you need to use without spending a dime enjoyable), participate in husky or reindeer sleigh rides, go to the elf farmyard to feed reindeer, and naturally, meet Santa or Mrs. Claus. Beneath, I’ll listing 2023/2024 costs for among the actions. Many points of interest don’t require advance reserving, although it’s beneficial to order prematurely for the husky rides, particularly if you wish to experience in daylight. Click on right here to learn extra about Santa Claus Village.
Santa Claus Village Costs (2023/2024)
Go to Mrs. Claus
We opted for a go to, which lasted about 10 minutes. Whereas we didn’t purchase the picture (which felt a bit expensive), right here’s the breakdown:
- €5 per individual
- €20 for a digital picture
- €30 for a printed picture
- €40 for each digital and printed photographs
Reindeer Sleigh Experience
We didn’t go for this, however the queue was comparatively brief, and most of the people hadn’t pre-booked. The choices are:
- 400m path: €25 for adults, €20 for youngsters
- 1000m forest path: €40 for adults, €30 for youngsters
- 3km winter journey: €99 for adults, €75 for youngsters
Elf Farmyard
We actually loved this expertise. It felt like good worth, interacting with the reindeer in Lapland was an excellent expertise for our son. There’s additionally a slope for sledging, a playground, and a hearth for toasting marshmallows. Except for reindeer, there are alpacas and sheep. The pricing is:
- €15 per grownup
- €10 per little one (ages 3–15)
- €5 for a bag of reindeer meals
- Go to + 15-minute stroll with reindeer: €38 for adults, €25 for youngsters
- Go to + 1-hour stroll with reindeer: €70 per individual
Husky Park
We selected the 2km experience, which lasts round 8 minutes, an ideal size, as sitting nonetheless whereas being pulled via the chilly can get uncomfortable fairly shortly. Costs are:
- Tour of the park + 2km experience: €75 for adults, €45 for youngsters (ages 4–12)
- 2km experience solely: €45 for adults, €30 for youngsters
Elf Hat Academy
We had been suggested in opposition to this expertise, because it’s a bit expensive for what it’s. It’s a 25-minute session the place you study to be an elf. Elf college is included along with your Santa Park ticket so you may expertise one thing comparable there the place the entire entrance prices much less!
- €39 for a 25-minute session
Mini Snowmobiles
These are appropriate for teenagers ages 4–13. We felt Leo wouldn’t be capable to drive the snowmobiles, so we skipped this one.
- €22 for 10 minutes (loopy costs)
Snowman World
This was certainly one of our favorite actions with Leo. It’s positioned inside Santa Claus Village. Tickets price £25 per individual for all-day entry, which incorporates tube snow slides, an ice maze, ice skating, and an ice slide. For an additional payment, you may seize a drink on the ice bar or take pleasure in a meal within the ice restaurant. We booked our tickets prematurely, which included lunch and saved us a bit cash:
- £24 per individual over age 2 for primary entry
- £44 per individual 13+ for entry plus lunch (£38 age 2 – 12)
- £90 per individual 13+ for entry plus dinner (£62 age 2 – 12)
- Further non-alcoholic drinks in ice glasses: £9 for 2 drinks superior reserving.
- Drinks on the bar are €5.20 every, so we saved a euro every by pre-booking.
Offended Birds Park
Positioned in Rovaniemi’s metropolis centre, this huge park is free to enter and has some nice sledging slopes. We purchased our sledges in Santa Claus Village for €15, however there have been some sledges mendacity round right here that we might have used. There’s an enormous slope behind the park main right down to the river, higher for the adrenaline junkies!
Toast Marshmallows
All through Santa Claus Village, you’ll discover open fires the place you may sit and toast marshmallows. We introduced our personal marshmallows and scorching chocolate, making it a pleasant, heat break in between actions. It’s a enjoyable little novelty, particularly for the children!
Go to the Arktikum Museum and Science Centre
For these curious about studying extra in regards to the Arctic and Lapland’s pure historical past, the Arktikum Museum is a must-visit. The museum’s displays delve into the area’s historical past, tradition, and the setting, with a particular deal with the indigenous Sámi folks, Arctic wildlife, and the science behind the Northern Lights. The constructing itself is beautiful, with a protracted glass tunnel providing a panoramic view of the encircling snowy landscapes. It’s a great place for curious adults and children.
- Opening hours: Exhibitions are open Tuesday – Sunday, at the moment 10:00 – 18:00.
- Admission: Presently €11 for adults and €3 for youngsters. Theres a household ticket (2+2) for €24
Expertise the Northern Lights
Rovaniemi is likely one of the finest locations on the earth to see the Northern lights, particularly within the winter months (September to March). You’ll want to get away from town mild air pollution for the very best views. Arktikum Park is a simple place to go to to attempt to see the lights. You could possibly go to while you’re there visiting the museum. You possibly can typically see the lights from the museum too.
Ideas: Test the aurora forecasts earlier than you go, and be ready for chilly temperatures if you happen to’re venturing out at evening. Word that typically the lights aren’t apparent to the human eye, however set your digicam on evening mode, hold very nonetheless, and see if you happen to digicam can decide them up!
