Top Rovaniemi Historical Tours

Animal lovers will enjoy this tour of the Ranua Zoo, an open-air Arctic zoo in Lapland. You’ll have the chance to encounter up to 200 animal and bird species as you walk the roughly 1.5 mile (2.5 kilometer) trail around the zoo. Learn more about the special habitats of this northern part of the world. An ideal activity for the whole family, in all seasons.

Calling all northern explorers! We’ll pick you up from your hotel and take you on a safari, meeting reindeer and huskies in Santa Village. Once the sun goes down, hunt for the spectacular northern lights among Arctic forests and lakes. Finish the adventure in a traditional setting, with Lappish sausages and hot drinks, snug by the fire.

See the best of Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus and the capital of Lapland. Make the most of your limited time, as your professional guide takes you to the best lookouts, visit Santa Claus Village meeting with Santa himself, and visit reindeer and husky farms. End your day at Arktikum Arctic Museum, learn all about arctic animals, indigenous Sami people, Northern Lights and local history from the ice age to the present.

Guided tours are relatively expensive and can follow rigid schedules. This self-guided audio tour of Rovaniemi, known as “Santa’s Hometown,” helps travelers save money and explore at their own pace. Start from downtown and cross the Kemijoki River over to Rovaniemi Church, while listening to narration from Lars Engerengen, a Norwegian writer and photographer. You can complete the tour in as little as 30 minutes but have complete control over when to start and finish.

Get your bearings in Rovaniemi and see the city’s top museum in just a few hours with this private walking tour. Learn about life in an Arctic environment, with its dark winters and summer midnight sun, and delve into Rovaniemi’s fascinating history as you stroll through the center to the Arktikum Museum. There, follow your guide to the top exhibits to take in the highlights without feeling overwhelmed.

Cross the Arctic Circle and explore the Santa Claus Village all in one hassle-free trip on this half-day tour from Rovaniemi. Join an Arctic Circle crossing ceremony and receive a certificate, and enjoy the attractions of the Santa Claus Village independently. Meet Santa Claus and his reindeers, visit elf workshops, shop for local crafts and gifts, and enjoy an included lunch. This family-friendly tour also includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Join us as we take a walk through the winter wonderland that is Rovaniemi during the holiday season. You won't want to miss all the festive sights and sounds on this special Christmas tour. A Christmas tour to the Santa Claus Village, located in the Arctic Circle in Finland, is a festive and unique experience. Visitors can meet Santa Claus himself, visit his office and post office, and see his reindeer at the Reindeer Farm. At the Arctic Circle Husky Park, guests can take a ride through the snowy forest on a sled pulled by a team of energetic huskies. Another highlight of the tour is a visit to the Bearhill Husky farm, where visitors can learn about the training and care of these majestic animals and even take a ride on a sled pulled by a team of huskies. Overall, this Christmas tour is a magical and unforgettable experience filled with holiday cheer and activities for the whole family

Meeting Authentic Arctic Reindeers in a local reindeer farm, to enjoy your own reindeer ride there in the forest and get some insights about the Lappish culture & reindeers. A free time at afternoon to spend either in Santa Claus Village to explore more surprises Or a City Walk in Rovaniemi as you like after the morning section ended. Surely, if you are lucky at evening, a big Aurora show will appear upon the sky, dancing for you!!! Enjoy!!!!