How to Visit Santa Claus: A Real Guide to Lapland

Lapland: Where the Spirit of Santa Is Real

Rovaniemi — A Northern Town with a Gentle Heart

Traveling to Rovaniemi feels like arriving somewhere timeless. Trees heavy with snow, streets hushed and bright — it’s more than a destination, it’s a slower rhythm of life. This is where Santa Claus lives, tucked behind snowy pines. Letters from around the world arrive here, and visitors come with a quiet sense of anticipation.

Santa Claus Village — A Place That Feels Like a Story

Just minutes from downtown lies Santa Claus Village — a true holiday haven. Here, you can cross the Arctic Circle, step into Santa’s home, visit his working post office, and send a postcard hand-stamped with the polar seal. Wander past glowing lights, pop into elf workshops, and take a photo that will last for years.

Santa Park Rovaniemi — Magic Underground

Looking for even more magic? Head to Santa Park. It’s not an amusement park — it’s a warm, underground world built with care and charm. Children become apprentice elves, dip quills in ink, listen to stories by the fireplace, and help prepare for the holidays. It’s enchanting, hands-on, and full of heart.

What Awaits You in Lapland this Winter

Northern Lights — If You're Lucky

No photo or video can fully capture what it’s like when streaks of green and purple move soundlessly across the night sky. But in winter, Lapland offers high chances to witness this natural wonder — no countdown, no warning, just quiet and awe.

Huskies, Reindeer, and Northern Ways of Moving

In Lapland, people have always traveled the snowy trails with husky teams and reindeer sleds. Reindeer move slowly — like a winter fairytale. Huskies run with joy in every stride. Either way, it’s unforgettable.
Want to meet more Arctic creatures? Visit Ranua Zoo — no cages packed side by side, just open spaces, fir trees, and the quiet presence of northern wildlife: polar bears, arctic foxes, wolves, waterfowl.

A Stop in Helsinki Along the Way

The journey also includes a visit to Helsinki. The city dresses up for winter in its own way — more solemn than harsh. Narrow streets, bright windows, the snowy Senate Square cathedral, and a good hot coffee — nothing extravagant, but full of simple winter beauty.

Lapland from Tallinn — Easy, Smooth, and Beautiful

Each year at KJ Tours, we take travelers of all ages to meet Santa Claus and discover Lapland. This season, we’re offering multiple tour dates:

Tour dates:

• December 20–23, 2025
• December 23–26, 2025
• December 24–27, 2025
• December 27–30, 2025
• December 30, 2025 – January 2, 2026
• January 3–6, 2026

Whether before New Year’s, right on Christmas Eve, or in the quiet days after — your Lapland journey will stay with you for a long time.

What the Lapland Tour Includes:

• Direct departure by comfortable bus from Tallinn
• Round-trip ferry Tallinn – Helsinki – Tallinn
• Three nights stay in a cozy 4★ hotel with breakfast
• Guided orientation tour of Helsinki
• Main highlight: Lapland excursion to Rovaniemi
• Guided support that’s helpful, never intrusive

Optional Add-ons (pre-booking available):

• Admission to Santa Park (€58 adults / €51 children)
• Husky and reindeer rides
• Transfer and visit to Ranua Zoo
• Onboard meals: additional

Optional Add-ons (pre-booking available, continued):

• Breakfasts and brunches on the ferry
• Single room supplement – €160

Why a Lapland Tour from Tallinn Just Makes Sense

This tour departs directly from Tallinn — no transfers, no flight connections, no complicated logistics. It’s easy, especially for travelers from Estonia, Latvia, or southern Finland. Everything is arranged; your only task is to pack and step into winter.

What a Real Winter Fairytale Costs

• Adults — from €308 (based on double occupancy)
• Children under 12 — from €299

Your stay in a warm, welcoming hotel, an organized crossing of the Arctic Circle, a personal meeting with Santa, and a route through some of Finland’s most beautiful winter landscapes — it’s all included.

Christmas in Lapland Is a Memory That Lasts

Sometimes, a real reset doesn’t mean running from winter — it means stepping right into it. Slowly. Openly. That’s what happens in Lapland. You slow down. You listen — to the snow, the northern sky, your child’s smile the moment they see Santa for the first time.

If you want this Christmas and New Year to be more than just calendar dates — something you’ll carry with you for years — you’re welcome.

Booking your Lapland journey is easy to do online. We’ll take care of the rest, so your trip to the fairytale begins the way it should: calmly, securely, and full of joy.