Arktikum

Embark on a city tour around Rovaniemi and visit the Santa Claus Village where Santa Claus spends his time every day of the year to take care of his mission in life: to enhance the well-being of children and the kindness of grown-ups, as well as spreading the message of love and goodwill of Christmas Spirit throughout the globe.

Explore the heart of Finnish Lapland with this self-guided walking tour through Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus. Starting along the Kemijoki River, you’ll cross the iconic Lumberjack’s Candle Bridge and visit key cultural spots like Culture House Korundi and the Arktikum Museum. Along the way, you'll uncover Rovaniemi's rich history, from its near-destruction in World War II to its rebirth as a vibrant northern capital. Learn about the Lapland Gold Rush, admire local architecture by Alvar Aalto, and discover what makes Rovaniemi a magical year-round destination, from the Northern Lights in winter to the endless daylight of summer. This hour-long tour offers a captivating glimpse into life near the Arctic Circle.

Highlights of Rovaniemi Day Tour A Explore the Lapland's capital town, Rovaniemi, and experience life in the Arctic! Your exquisite day will start with an easy 15 minutes hike for the beautiful scenery of Rovaniemi city. Climbing to the hilltop of Ounasvaara, the highest point in Rovaniemi, you will be in the middle of the dreamy Finnish forest. Ride on a sleigh in the local reindeer and husky farms. Meet Santa Claus in his village and get your Arctic adventurer certificate for crossing the Arctic Circle. Finally, you will learn everything about arctic in the Arktikum museum, where you will see the exhibition of arctic animals, indigenous people Sami, and local history from the ice age to the present.

Why spend your precious time waiting at the Railway Station. Avoid the language barrier and currency exchange. Travel in style by private vehicle and reach your final destination relaxed and refreshed.

Experience the city of Rovaniemi and the river banks of Kemijoki and Ounasjoki rivers. This is easy riding tour and suitable for anybody who can ride a bike; only flat roads and easy forest paths. We take you through the city center to some of the most beautiful river banks. We also ride on the frozen river ice when it’s possible and safe. Our professional biking guide can show you not only the wonder of winter, but some sweet singletracks a stone's throw away from the city centre. This tour happens with electric assisted fatbikes. You need to pedal, but the electric motor makes it easy and fun for riders in any fit. On this tour you will also see the beautiful riverside and even some of the architectural pearls of Rovaniemi. We ride by old Marttiini knife factory and Arktikum, over the Lumberjack Bridge and at the end of the tour we will pass by the library designed by Alvar Aalto himself.

In the first part of the tour you will see and experience the pecularities of everyday living on the arctic circle. How do the locals cope with deep darkness and cold of the winter and neverending light of summer? You will also learn the dramatic history of Rovaniemi whilst walking your way to Artikum which is a heritage center of Arctic living. In the Arktikum you'll have a short break and then it's time for deeper knowledge of Arctic. Arktikum is fabulous place with massive amount of impressive exhibitions, a guide will help you catch the crucial point without being drowned by information.

Why spend your precious time waiting at the Railway Station. Avoid the language barrier and currency exchange. Travel in style by a luxury vehicle and reach your final destination relaxed and refreshed.

3 exciting days in finnish Lapland. Spectacular views in the Riisitunturi National Park, meeting with wild animals in Ranua's Wildlife Park and with Santa Claus in Santa Claus Village of course. Lots of positive emotions, great experiences, the cleanest air in the world and friendly people.

Take our Half Day Private Tour to Santa Village and Rovaniemi! Exciting excursion for the whole family or couple throughout the northern city of Rovaniemi and visit to the Village of Santa Claus in a comfortable private car with personal guide. Not designed by Aalto, but arguably the most popular attraction of the Rovaniemi area, is the Santa Claus Village. This whimsical place is open year-round for visitors of all ages to meet Santa and his elves. Another notable attraction is the Arktikum, a museum and science centre that hosts exhibitions about the culture, history and modern life in the arctic. Other popular activities available near Rovaniemi include dog sledding, snowmobiling, skiing, snowshoeing, reindeer farm visits and ice fishing. Leave us the details and we will take you on an extraordinary adventure that will create memories that will stand the test of time!

Our Rovaniemi day brings you to the Arctic Circle, where you will obtain the Arctic Circle crossing certificate, meet Santa Claus himself, meet the reindeer herders and enjoy a delicious lunch. Santa Claus village at the Arctic Circle is the best place for shopping as well. Rovaniemi day includes also visit in Arktikum museum – the provincial museum of Lapland and a sight seeing in Rovaniemi downtown. See Rovaniemi in one day!