Happy Fox
Happy Fox
4.5
Ski & Snow ToursWalking ToursNature & Wildlife ToursPhotography ToursKayaking & Canoeing
09:00 - 23:00
Monday
09:00 - 23:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 23:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 23:00
Thursday
09:00 - 23:00
Friday
09:00 - 23:00
Saturday
09:00 - 23:00
Sunday
09:00 - 23:00
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Be happy with Happy Fox!
Welcome to the Happy Fox family. At Happy Fox we want to give you unique nature experiences and make your holiday superb. Happy Fox is family company. We are focused on small groups and personal service. When you are with us, you are part of the family.
When you are happy The Fox is Happy!
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pfoterl
Zurich, Switzerland28 contributions
Dec 2021 • Friends
We stayed at Happy Fox Villas for 6 nights and had several activities with the team of Happy Fox. We felt home and enjoyed the company of Kristina and Mikka. If want to stay at a more remote and quiet place outside of the touristic centre of Rovaniemi, and if you want an authentic experience rather than a big group thing organized by a big safari company, then this is the right place. Our kids, age 12, 10 and 8 enjoyed their freedom to run around outdoors and play in the snow. You can stroll down to the lake nearby, do some sledging or simply enjoy the scenery. We followed the snow sculpting workshop, the family fun activity, sauna+dinner as well as the handicraft workshop. It was all worth it. We would recommend to anybody is not looking for a touristic show but an authentic Lappland feel.
Written 2 January 2022
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Paula D
2 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
Beautiful accommodation, wonderful breakfast and fantastic hosts.
The accommodation has a really well equipped kitchenette with everything you’d need. The breakfast supplied is amazing with lots of choice. You cook it yourself on your kitchenette.
The bed is so comfortable and the tv channels provide lots of choice for kids.
Perfectly located with a lovely walk to the frozen river.
The host said we should hire a car but having checked the prices we decided to get taxis instead. It’s only 40 euros each way to the centre and we had been quoted 300 euros per day for car hire.
There’s a really great forest ice skating place a short Bolt ride up the road. Perfect way to spend a few hours (lovely little cafe too)
The accommodation has a really well equipped kitchenette with everything you’d need. The breakfast supplied is amazing with lots of choice. You cook it yourself on your kitchenette.
The bed is so comfortable and the tv channels provide lots of choice for kids.
Perfectly located with a lovely walk to the frozen river.
The host said we should hire a car but having checked the prices we decided to get taxis instead. It’s only 40 euros each way to the centre and we had been quoted 300 euros per day for car hire.
There’s a really great forest ice skating place a short Bolt ride up the road. Perfect way to spend a few hours (lovely little cafe too)
Written 31 December 2024
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louchum
Sydney, Australia13 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
We were in Rovaniemi for 6 days but the two outings we made [Family Fun Day and Private Dinner with Santa] with the Mika and Christina from Happy Fox were the highlights of our trip. Mika also went out of his way to sort some difficult logistics for us at the end of our trip. Thanks again for your wonderful hospitality - the dinner with Santa is truly something our children will remember for a long time.
Written 27 December 2023
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Marianna M
1 contribution
Dec 2019
We booked Arctic Extreme Ice Swimming and Sauna for 6 people.
Sauna is not equipped to accommodate 6 people.There was no place to change clothes, tiny corridor leading to sauna can fit the most TWO very skinny and small people. There was nor sitting area, no shower, no toilet. Unfortunately, there was no description of the sauna on the website, and we assumed that all listed facilities are there (as it always the case everywhere else).
In addition, we experienced extreme rudeness and inhospitality from the owners of the place.We came 15 min earlier and they told us right away that we would have to leave earlier. That was fine by us, but very unpleasant to hear as a first statement , instead of "Welcome !" .
Out ticket clearly indicated that duration of the activity 3 hours, no pick up provided. In 1 hour toward the activity the owner told us to come out from the sauna. On question why that early if out ticket says 3 hour activity, he said it is always like that, and called his wife! When she arrived, she started to scream, and curse at us, forcing us to leave.(I am not sure how they expect 6 people to change the clothes one by one ,then enjoy the sauna, then put the clothes back in 1 hour time frame???)
Total time we spent at the farm was 1hour 50 min from door to door! Sad, disappointed, frustrated , with bitter taste from such hospitality!
Sauna is not equipped to accommodate 6 people.There was no place to change clothes, tiny corridor leading to sauna can fit the most TWO very skinny and small people. There was nor sitting area, no shower, no toilet. Unfortunately, there was no description of the sauna on the website, and we assumed that all listed facilities are there (as it always the case everywhere else).
In addition, we experienced extreme rudeness and inhospitality from the owners of the place.We came 15 min earlier and they told us right away that we would have to leave earlier. That was fine by us, but very unpleasant to hear as a first statement , instead of "Welcome !" .
Out ticket clearly indicated that duration of the activity 3 hours, no pick up provided. In 1 hour toward the activity the owner told us to come out from the sauna. On question why that early if out ticket says 3 hour activity, he said it is always like that, and called his wife! When she arrived, she started to scream, and curse at us, forcing us to leave.(I am not sure how they expect 6 people to change the clothes one by one ,then enjoy the sauna, then put the clothes back in 1 hour time frame???)
Total time we spent at the farm was 1hour 50 min from door to door! Sad, disappointed, frustrated , with bitter taste from such hospitality!
Written 2 January 2020
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Yes, thank you we know you opinion from the previos preview that your friends made :D
Written 3 January 2020
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Wanderer226930
1 contribution
Dec 2024 • Family
The Happy Fox location is beautiful and the traditional Finnish Christmas dinner is delicious. As a taste of a traditional Finnish Christmas, this is a perfect experience. However, the Santa is truly awful and ruined the whole experience. I'm not sure why Mika, with his fake beard, chooses to play the role as a wheezing asthmatic struggling to catch his breath enough to speak to the children visiting. It was honestly dreadful and quite disturbing. Do not waste money on this as the one opportunity to meet Santa. There are much better and more realistic options elsewhere in Rovaniemi. I'm so disappointed and wish I'd gone elsewhere. Not least to save money but also for a better experience for my children.
Written 8 December 2024
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maochannnn
Tokyo, Japan4 contributions
Nov 2021 • Friends
We booked sauna and Finnish food experience. The room was very cozy and beautifully cleaned, and most importantly the owners gave us a warm welcome.
The sauna experience was good, well equipped, and it’s a traditional Finnish sauna, which we wanted to do in Rovaniemi.
Then, the traditional Finnish cuisine was amazing, with which we enjoyed coffee/tea, ice cream and fun chat with the owner. The salmon was well cooked, taste lovely, and was served with lots of fresh vegetables, which was a kind of home made meals. Comfortable room and lovely foods made us feel like we were at our real home.
Highly recommended !
The sauna experience was good, well equipped, and it’s a traditional Finnish sauna, which we wanted to do in Rovaniemi.
Then, the traditional Finnish cuisine was amazing, with which we enjoyed coffee/tea, ice cream and fun chat with the owner. The salmon was well cooked, taste lovely, and was served with lots of fresh vegetables, which was a kind of home made meals. Comfortable room and lovely foods made us feel like we were at our real home.
Highly recommended !
Written 29 November 2021
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Marc S
4 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
We have spent 2 days at the newly opened Happy Fox suites. Mika and Kristina have created an exceptionnal Place to stay and explore the magic of the Arctic Circle. We had good luck and were able to see the amazing northern lights at the Night Picknic walk with our hosts. Don‘t miss it. We highly recommend. Also, our four children (17,14,12,6) loved it. Cosy Apartments and a very familiar atmosphere. A wunderful Place. Many thanks to Mika & Kristina for their warm hospitality.
Written 5 January 2020
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Hi Marcs,
Thank you for your very nice review.
It was our pleasure to have your family at Villa Happy Fox.
Hope to see you again.
Have a nice spring winter,
Mika & Kristina
Written 14 January 2020
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Patricia H
1 contribution
Feb 2020 • Couples
The Aurora dinner at the Happy Fox Cottage was a really special and unforgettable experience! Mika and Kristina are really nice and lovely hosts. Kristina prepared a delicious dinner which we have enjoyed at the beautiful fox cottage right in the middle of the forest. After dinner we walked with oil laterns through the forest to find the perfect spot for watching northern lights. They were really supportive in taking the best pictures for us. We have felt very welcomed and we went home with the most amazing memories and pictures. We can definitely recommend this experience with happy fox!
Written 1 March 2020
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Alex Kelly
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
My wife and I had an amazing evening in the sauna and a delicious traditional Lapland dinner. Very courteous hosts. We had some dietary restrictions and they accomodated perfectly. Some of the best food I have had in a while. Sauna was relaxing and very comfy. Cannot recommend this.experiemce enough! A must do while in Rovaneimi.
Written 21 August 2023
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heebbs
Singapore, Singapore11 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
We had an excellent time picking various kinds of berries in the Finnish forests. It snowed unexpectedly during our trip but Kristina and Mika kindly prepared rubber boots for us to keep our shoes dry. We were also very impressed by their knowledge about the fruits and herbs in the area and we learnt a lot about the different berries and plants!
It was a fantastic experience going into the warm tent after picking berries in the cold and eating on homemade rolls, grilled sausages and warm tea.
Would recommend Happy Fox to anyone heading over to Rovaniemi! Thank you Kristina and Mike for your very kind and generous hospitality!
It was a fantastic experience going into the warm tent after picking berries in the cold and eating on homemade rolls, grilled sausages and warm tea.
Would recommend Happy Fox to anyone heading over to Rovaniemi! Thank you Kristina and Mike for your very kind and generous hospitality!
Written 5 October 2018
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Thank you for your very nice review!
We were honoured to have you as our guests. It was a really Arctic excperience to have a snow fall during the berry picking. But we had a really great time with you :)
Hope we”ll see you again!
Best Regards
Mika & Kristina
Written 6 October 2018
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Hi, do you mind to tell me how long is the walk? more than 1 hour?
Written 3 August 2018
Hi Chloe, it depends on the tour. Usually walkin distances are short and easy. Please send email or call, if you are thingking some specific tour.
Written 7 August 2018
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