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Everything you need to plan your visit to Santa Claus Reindeer: opening hours, locations, prices and how to find us in Santa Claus Village.
Santa Claus Village
Open almost every day, year-round, except for a pause in May, when the reindeer calve and rest.
Opening hours 2026–2027
1 June – 3 October: Mon–Sat, 10.00–16.00
4 October – 29 November: daily, 10.00–16.00
30 November 2026 – 10 January 2027: daily, 10.00–17.00
Exception: 24 December 2026, 10.00–15.00
11 January – 30 April 2027: daily, 10.00–16.00
Closed in May
Getting Here
Santa Claus Reindeer, Santa Claus Village
Joulumaantie 13, 96930 Rovaniemi, on the Arctic Circle, right behind the Santa Claus Office. By car, follow Route 4 from Rovaniemi city centre; it’s about 15 minutes. Parking is available nearby, though limited. Local bus 8 also runs there regularly, taking closer to 30 minutes with its stops along the way, a good, responsible way to make the trip, check current timetables here.
What to Wear
Layered, warm clothing, boots, gloves and a hat make the biggest difference in winter, essential for the reindeer sleigh ride. Reindeer hides are provided in the sleigh for extra warmth, but not clothing itself. This matters especially for children: our Reindeer Guides check that every young rider is warmly dressed before the sleigh sets off. Ordinary walking shoes are enough in summer and autumn, just dress for the weather of the day.
Get in touch
Tel: +358 40 833 9818
Email: info@santaclausreindeer.fi
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Travel trade, groups and media
Contact UsTour operators, travel agencies and groups: see Travel Trade & Group Sales. Journalists, productions and content creators: see Media & Content Creator Collaborations. Reindeer stories and travel tips: read Stories from Lapland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book in advance?
Reindeer Path and Forest Path in Santa Claus Village are bought on-site. Meet the Reindeer and Santa Claus Summer or Autumn Magic are also bought on-site. The Reindeer Safari, Winter Adventure Reindeer Safari, Northern Lights Reindeer Safari, Priority Reindeer Ride and a visit to Taava Reindeer Farm are all booked in advance.
Is Santa Claus Reindeer open all year?
Santa Claus Village is open almost every day, year-round, with a pause in May. At Taava Reindeer Farm, the Taava Reindeer Farm Visit runs year-round, including May.
How do I get to Santa Claus Village?
By car, follow Route 4 from Rovaniemi city centre; it’s about 15 minutes to Santa Claus Village. Parking is available nearby, though limited. Local bus 8 also runs there regularly, taking closer to 30 minutes with its stops along the way, a good, responsible way to make the trip, check current timetables here..
What should I wear?
Layered, warm clothing in winter, with boots, gloves and a hat, essential for the reindeer sleigh ride. Reindeer hides are provided in the sleigh for extra warmth, but not clothing itself. This matters especially for children: our Reindeer Guides check that every young rider is warmly dressed before the sleigh sets off. Ordinary walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are enough in summer and autumn.
We♥Reindeer
Every reindeer is an individual. Our reindeer include working reindeer, females with calves, young reindeer and older animals, all with different needs, temperaments and rhythms. For the reindeer that work with guests, working days include regular breaks and rest days, and their condition, appetite and recovery are followed closely. Training happens at each reindeer’s own pace.
We Love Reindeer describes how we care for our reindeer: knowing the individual animals, recognising their needs and making their wellbeing part of every decision we make. Our Reindeer Guides share this knowledge with our guests, helping them learn about reindeer, their behaviour and their life in Lapland.
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