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Experience the Magic of Santa’s Secret Cabin in Saariselkä: A Lappish Christmas Adventure - Saariselkä

Experience the Magic of Santa’s Secret Cabin in Saariselkä: A Lappish Christmas Adventure

Saariselkäeasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

3 hours including transfers

Fitness Level

Suitable for all fitness levels; mostly seated sleigh ride and light activity

Overview

Discover a magical Lapland Christmas with a private sleigh ride to Santa’s secret cabin in Saariselkä. Enjoy gingerbread decorating, cozy hot drinks, and an exclusive visit with Santa himself that kids will treasure forever.

Saariselkä, Lappi

Visit to Santa's secret cabin

For all ages! • 3 h (including transfers) • Christmas is a magical time.

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About This Adventure

Experience the enchantment of a Lappish Christmas, where the air is filled with the scent of gingerbread and laughter from playful elves. Enjoy a private sleigh ride to Santa’s cozy cottage, decorate gingerbread, and witness the joy on your children's faces as they receive gifts directly from Santa.

Duration: 3 hours

Step into a world of holiday magic at our enchanting Lappish Christmas, where the air is filled with the sweet aroma of baked gingerbread, laughter echoes from mischievous elves, and the joy of meeting Santa Claus in person awaits you at a cozy hideaway cottage.

During this festive time, the elves are up to all sorts of fun things! If you are an ultimate fan of Christmas, you must come and check what the elves are up to in far, far Northern Lapland. Let Santa's helper lead you to a hideaway cottage, where you will enjoy the magic of powder snow. You can also decorate gingerbread to your liking. Hot drinks are served throughout the excursion.

See your children’s faces light up with wonder as you fulfill your family’s Christmas wishes by visiting Santa. Take a private family sleigh ride to meet Santa in an exclusive meeting in a log cabin—there is magic in the air as your children all receive a small present from Santa directly.

Info

  • Minimum: 4 people
  • Maximum: 4 families

Includes

  • return transfers
  • thermal gear
  • visiting reindeer fence
  • decoration of ginger breads and 'elf porridge'
  • hot drinks in the cottage
  • visit Santa´s secret cottage family by family
  • present for children

Adventure Tips

Dress in layers

Temperatures can drop quickly in Lapland's winter—wear thermal layers and waterproof outerwear.

Arrive early

Arriving 15 minutes before departure ensures a smooth check-in and full experience.

Keep children warm

Bring extra gloves and hats for kids to stay comfortable during the sleigh ride and outdoor waiting.

Respect local wildlife

Maintain distance at the reindeer fence and avoid feeding animals to protect their health.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Reindeer
  • Arctic fox

History

Saariselkä and the surrounding Lapland area have been home to the indigenous Sami people, known for their reindeer herding traditions dating back centuries.

Conservation

Tour operators here prioritize low-impact visits that support local communities and protect fragile Arctic ecosystems.

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Adventure Hotspots in Saariselkä

Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Thermal base layers

Essential

Keeps body warm in Lapland’s Arctic temperatures.

winter specific

Waterproof gloves and hat

Essential

Protects extremities against cold during outdoor sleigh rides.

winter specific

Winter boots

Essential

Provides insulation and grip on snowy paths.

winter specific

Camera or smartphone

Capture magical moments inside the cabin and around the snowy forest.

winter specific