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Family Holiday Adventure at Northern Lights Village Levi - Kittilä

Family Holiday Adventure at Northern Lights Village Levi

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

3 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for all fitness levels including young children; minimal physical exertion required.

Overview

Set off on a snowy quest through Finnish Lapland’s forests with Northern Lights Village Levi. Meet reindeer, bake gingerbread, and enjoy a sleigh ride as you track down Santa’s secret cabin.

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[C1] Searching for Santa (3h)

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Adventure Photos

[C1] Searching for Santa (3h) photo 1

About This Adventure

Embark on a magical adventure in Northern Lights Village, where an Elf guide leads your family on a quest to find Santa's secret cabin. Enjoy a thrilling sleigh ride, bake gingerbread, and meet Santa for a personalized experience filled with joy and wonder. Create unforgettable holiday memories together!

“Did you know that for hundreds of years people in Scandinavia used to believe that there were small, rarely-seen creatures living in saunas, barns, mills and under people’s houses? They used to guard our ancestors with their magic as well as tend cattle and crop fields. People paid for their services by leaving a little bit of food outside, or by warming the sauna just for them. The creatures were called elves. Today their biggest employer is a 300-year-old mystical man who is dressed in red and lives in a secret, remote place, in the northernmost Lapland.”


Duration

3 Hours


About

Searching for Santa is a set of playful, unforgettable Christmas experiences for the young and the young at heart, set in Northern Lights Village.

Santa’s little helper Elf will meet you and other participating families and be your guide for the day. Then it is time to go searching for Santa’s secret cabin. The Snowmobile-Elf will take your family on a sleigh ride into the forest.

If you can find the cabin, Santa will most likely welcome your family in for a chat and even give small gifts for the children, in case Santa is not in his cabin, don't worry, try to bake some gingerbread and he will come for sure! 



Inclusions

  • Guiding by an Elf in English
  • Thermal Clothing inc. Overalls, Boots & Mittens
  • Gingerbread Baking & Crafts
  • Meeting the Reindeer and a Short ~10-minute Sleigh Ride
  • Short Ride in the Snowy Forest on Heated Sleigh Pulled by a Snowmobile
  • Meeting Santa Claus in his Cabin for approximately 10 Minutes
  • Symbolical Gift

Important Information

  1. Parents and guardians are encouraged to collaborate with Northern Lights Village staff to help create a magical and memorable experience for the children.
  2. Please refrain from bringing personal gifts for Santa to distribute, as this could create an unfair experience for other children.
  3. Prior to the experience, you will receive a questionnaire via email. This will allow you to share details about the children, enabling Santa to personalize the experience just for them.

Please note that upon arrival, the reception team will hand over an invitation letter from the Elves, to join them in their quest to find Santa!

Adventure Tips

Dress in Layers

Temperatures can plummet quickly, so wear thermal base layers under your provided outerwear for lasting warmth.

Arrive Early

Arriving ahead of time helps ensure a smooth start and lets you get acquainted with your Elf guide and surroundings.

Respect the Schedule

The experience runs on a set itinerary; sticking to timing helps keep the magic flowing for all families involved.

Prepare Kids for Cold

Even with provided thermal clothing, kids should have warm mittens and hats to stay comfortable during sleigh rides.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Reindeer
  • Arctic fox

History

Lapland’s deep-rooted folklore includes beliefs about elves protecting households and farms, shaping the themed experience here.

Conservation

Northern Lights Village emphasizes sustainable tourism by minimizing environmental impact and supporting local reindeer herding traditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Thermal Base Layers

Essential

Provides necessary warmth beneath outerwear during cold sleigh rides.

winter specific

Waterproof Gloves

Essential

Keeps hands dry and warm while outdoors in snowy conditions.

winter specific

Insulated Boots

Essential

Protects feet from cold and moisture; critical for walking in snow.

winter specific

Camera or Smartphone

Capture the magical moments in the forest, cabin, and during reindeer encounters.