Santa Claus Village & Rovaniemi Day Trip from Levi: Arctic Circle, Santa’s Office, the Magic Path and the City
This is the full-day journey from Levi to the Arctic Circle and back, with time at Santa Claus Village, a meeting with Santa, the Official Santa Claus Post Office, free time in Rovaniemi, and a return to Levi in good time for dinner.
Why This Is the Classic Santa Claus Day Trip from Levi
- Santa Claus Village is located on the official Arctic Circle line, cross it on the way to Santa’s office and receive a personal diploma
- Pre-booked slot to Santa’s office, required for entry; walk-in visitors without a booking cannot enter
- The Magic Path, the route through the village that leads guests to Santa’s door
- The Official Santa Claus Post Office, where you can send a postcard with the official Arctic Circle stamp or order a letter from Santa for next Christmas
- Free time in the Village for Finnish design shops, souvenir stores and cafes
- Rovaniemi city centre: the Christmas market on Koskikatu, the main pedestrian street, with festive atmosphere, cafes, shops and restaurants
- 170 km from Levi, a proper Lapland road trip with a guide who shares the history along the way
Santa Claus Village: The Arctic Circle and the Magic Path
Santa Claus Village is set directly on the Arctic Circle line, 8 km from Rovaniemi city center. It began with a single celebrity visit in 1950 and has grown into one of the most visited destinations in Finnish Lapland. On the way, your guide gives a short introduction to the history of the Village.
To get to Santa’s office, guests follow the Magic Path, the route through Santa Claus Village that leads to his door. At the entrance, you cross the official Arctic Circle line and receive your personal diploma. Inside the office, Santa welcomes each group personally.
The Pre-Booked Slot: Why It Matters
A pre-booked slot is required to enter Santa’s office, walk-in visitors without a booking cannot enter. STG secures a group slot for the entire party, meaning the whole group enters together. Guaranteed access to Santa’s office is part of what you are booking.
Photography at Santa’s Office
Inside Santa’s office, guests may not use personal cameras or phones. A professional elf photographer takes the photos and videos, which are available for purchase at the exit. Outside the office, around Santa Claus Village and at the Post Office, guests are welcome to take as many photos as they wish.
The Official Santa Claus Post Office
Next to the Village, the Official Santa Claus Post Office receives thousands of letters every year from children and adults all over the world. Guests can send a postcard with the official Arctic Circle Post Office stamp, or order a personal letter from Santa delivered to a child before Christmas.
Rovaniemi City Centre
After the Village visit, the program continues to Rovaniemi city centre for approximately two hours of free time. The main destination is Koskikatu, the pedestrian street through the centre, lined with the Christmas market, festive lights, cafes, restaurants and shops. This is where most guests have lunch, look for gifts and enjoy the Christmas atmosphere. The Lumberjack Bridge over the Kemijoki river, the Arktikum science museum, the Pilke Wood Centre and the Rovaniemi Art Museum are all nearby for guests who would like to explore further. Lunch in Rovaniemi is not included in the price.
Who This Is For
- Families with children of all ages who want to meet Santa in his official home on the Arctic Circle
- Groups for whom the full Rovaniemi day out is part of the Lapland experience
- Anyone who wants the Santa Claus Village visit combined with time in Rovaniemi city
- Those who prefer this version without Santa Park. For the Santa Park full-day version see Santa Claus Village & Santa Park Day Trip with Lunch
*Program variants:
Comfort+: standard program with a private guide. You will queue normally to visit Santa Claus office.
Semi-private option: Express Pass to Santa Claus office (no queuing, private visit). Contact us to arrange.
If you wish to have personal service and jump the queue, we recommend to order an Express Pass to meet with Santa in his office, which includes personal elf, all the photos taken by photographer elf as well as the visiting video in digital format (web download package).
Supplements:
- Printed A4 size photos
- Surprise gift from Santa
- Digital package
Download Photographs and Video from www.santaclausoffice.com
- 57 € for max 5 persons
- Extra Person à 5 €
- Extra Photo File à 25 €
Example: Group photo of full group + extra photo files of each single participant
group photo: 57 €/first 5 persons + 5 €/person from 6 onwards
single participant photo: 25 €/net/person
- Christmas Express Pass to Santa Claus office (includes Digital package)
Responsibility waiver: Scandinavian Travel Group is not responsible for changes, disruptions or unavailability affecting Santa Claus Village, Santa Park, the Santa Claus office or any third-party venue visited during this program, for whatever reason. Where a venue is unavailable, the guide will make reasonable alternative arrangements where possible. No refund is due for circumstances beyond our control.
What's included
- Transportation from your accommodation (170 km each way, approximately 2.5 hours)
- Your guide’s assistance throughout the program
- Prebooked slot for entrance to Santa Claus office*
- Personal Diploma of crossing the Arctic Circle
Not included
- Meals & drinks
- Photos & videos with Santa Claus in his office (except for Express Pass option*)
- Shopping, postcards, Santa letters and any other purchases at the Village or in Rovaniemi.
Important remarks
F.A.Q.
- What does the pre-booked slot to Santa’s office actually mean?
A pre-booked slot is required to enter Santa’s office — walk-in visitors without a booking cannot enter. STG secures one group slot for the entire party. The whole group enters together, and access to Santa’s office is guaranteed as part of this tour.
- Can we take photos with Santa?
Not with your own camera or phone inside Santa’s office — this is the official policy of Santa Claus Village. A professional elf photographer takes photos and video inside the office; these are available to purchase at the exit. Outside the office, everywhere else in the Village and in Rovaniemi, guests can photograph freely.
- Is lunch included?
No. Lunch is during the free time in Rovaniemi city centre and is at each guest’s own choice and expense. There are several restaurants and cafes within easy walking distance of the city centre stops.
- Is this suitable for very young children?
Yes. All ages are welcome. Most of the program is indoors or in covered areas. The journey is 2.5 hours each way by comfortable vehicle. Child price applies for ages 3–12. Children under 3: fixed rate applies.
- What is the difference between this tour and the Santa Park day trip?
This tour includes Santa Claus Village, Santa’s office, the Post Office and free time in Rovaniemi city centre. The Santa Park version replaces the Rovaniemi city time with a full visit to Santa Park — an underground theme park with shows, workshops, train rides and a guaranteed family meeting with Santa — plus a buffet lunch.
Important remarks:
Pre-booked slot: Required for entry to Santa’s office. Walk-in visitors without a booking cannot enter. Included in the tour price.
Photography: Own cameras and phones not permitted inside Santa’s office. Professional elf photographer available — photos purchasable at exit. Freely permitted everywhere else.
Rovaniemi free time: Approximately 2 hours. Lunch, drinks and purchases at guests’ own expense.
Pickup: Free pick-up and drop-off from several designated locations in the Levi area.
Child pricing: Child price applies for ages 3–12. Children under 3: fixed rate applies.
Clothing: Normal winter clothing is sufficient. Most of the program is indoors. Warm winter clothing rental available from Safarimarket in Levi centre if needed.
Recommendation
- Normal winter clothing is sufficient for this tour — the program is mostly indoors.
- A warm coat and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- If you need thermal clothing it can be rented from Safarimarket in Levi centre; please provide shoe, trouser and jacket sizes in advance.
Cancellation Policy
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 30 days or less before the event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 60 days or less before the event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 10% if booking is cancelled 365 days or less before the event