Rovaniemi: Insider Christmas and New Year Family Package

4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

What sets this activity apart is its unique combination of authentic Finnish holiday traditions, Arctic nature, and family-friendly fun. Held by a frozen river with a cozy kota and campfire, you’ll enjoy a festive meal, roast sausages, grill marshmallows, and participate in Finnish tin casting traditions. Children can receive gifts from a guide in a festive elf hat, and there’s a chance to spot Northern Lights and see reindeer. With sledding, warm provided winter gear, and New Year fireworks, this is a magical experience families will never forget.

Example Menu

Starter

Smoked reindeer crumble with rye crisps and fresh cheese

Main

Planked salmon, sausages, and potatoes

Main

Children: French fries, meatballs, and lingonberry jam

Dessert

Finnish squeaky cheese with cloudberry jam

What's Included

Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup Schedule: Santa Claus Holiday Village: 50 min before activity start Santasport Resort: 35 min before activity start Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara: 25 min before activity start Postmaster Hotel: 10 min before activity start Please choose your pickup location from the options above and inform us in advance. Meeting Point: The official meeting point is Rovaniemi Insider Office, Korkalonkatu 36, 96200 Rovaniemi, and the meeting time corresponds to the official activity start time. Important: Be ready at the agreed pickup time. Late arrivals must make their own way to join the activity.

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Meeting point

Our office is located at Korkalonkatu 36, 96200 Rovaniemi.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

During this special Christmas and New Year’s family adventure in Rovaniemi, you’ll be picked up from designated locations and taken to a scenic spot by a frozen river. There, you’ll enjoy a cozy kota and campfire experience, where you can warm up, roast sausages, and grill marshmallows.

Families will share a festive meal including smoked reindeer crumble, loimu-grilled salmon with sausages and potatoes, children’s favorites, and Finnish squeaky cheese with cloudberry jam, along with Christmas cookies, glögi, and chocolate treats.

Children can have fun on the sledding hill, while everyone can take part in Finnish traditions like tin casting predictions. Bring your own gifts for the guide, who will wear a festive elf hat and distribute them to children or loved ones.

During the New Year’s special, you’ll also enjoy a fireworks show at midnight. Throughout the experience, you’ll have warm winter clothing, gloves, and boots provided, and there is a chance to spot the Northern Lights and see reindeer in the snowy surroundings.

This activity combines festive food, outdoor fun, Finnish traditions, and magical Arctic nature for an unforgettable family holiday experience.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Rovaniemi Insider

Tags

Dining Experiences
Winter Sports
Sledding
Dinner

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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