Family fun in Rovaniemi

Cross the painted Arctic Circle line and visit Santa in his village, about 8 km from the town centre and 2 km from the airport.

An underground Christmas cavern with elves and a gingerbread bakery, open 31 October 2026 to 23 January 2027. Book online; tickets from €49 for adults and €40 for children aged 3–12, and under-3s go free.

Home to Finland’s only polar bears and open daily all year; a day trip for seeing Arctic animals in the snow.