Santa Claus Reindeer
Santa Claus Reindeer
4.5
10:00 - 16:00
Monday
10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 16:00
Thursday
10:00 - 16:00
Friday
10:00 - 16:00
Saturday
10:00 - 16:00
Sunday
10:00 - 16:00
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Experience a Reindeer Sleigh Ride with Santa's own reindeer In Magical Lapland Nature - Right at the Backyard of Santa Claus Office at the Arctic Circle in Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, Finland
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4.5
164 reviews
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Pawel W
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Family
We had a fantastic experience during the Santa Claus Reindeer visit, largely thanks to Ute, our knowledgeable guide. Her dedication to explaining things in an approachable manner truly enriched the visit. Her insights about the reindeer and their role in Christmas folklore added a special touch to the outing. On top, she speaks also German so our 5 years old child could smoothly communicate, ask questions and fully enjoy time spent there. Highly recommended!
Written 9 August 2023
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Hayleyd87
Liverpool, UK114 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
This was amazing, such a lovely experience. We were torn between doing a husky ride or reindeer and the trips were coming up at around £250 for one or the other. We went to Santa Claus Village and done both for less than that! We done the 1km (1000m) trail which went through the lovely snow filled forest. It probably took between 5 and 10 minutes which was plenty. They give you a reindeer blanket which was lovely.
We paid €29 for an adult and €15 for a child for the 1km one, there was a 400m one which was slightly cheaper. You could then buy a certificate for crossing the Arctic Circle which was €5 each or a reindeer driving licence for €4 each.
An amazing experience would definitely recommend and think it was just the right amount of time as I think any longer would have been cold and a bit much.
We paid €29 for an adult and €15 for a child for the 1km one, there was a 400m one which was slightly cheaper. You could then buy a certificate for crossing the Arctic Circle which was €5 each or a reindeer driving licence for €4 each.
An amazing experience would definitely recommend and think it was just the right amount of time as I think any longer would have been cold and a bit much.
Written 5 December 2021
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Thank you for your beautiful words, and warmly welcome to visit us again!
Written 19 April 2022
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LinP
Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland8 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
Great visit especially with kids. We thought at first that we would just be able to see the reindeers through a fence, but it was much more than that. We were able to feed the reindeers, pet them and just spend some time with them.
The lady who was taking care of the reindeers was very professional and you could sence how much she cared about the reindeers. She was very friendly and we were able to learn a lot about reindeers.
It was also nice to know that the reindeers only spend a few hours "at work" and they are taken every day back to their natural environment.
Highly recommend this place!
The lady who was taking care of the reindeers was very professional and you could sence how much she cared about the reindeers. She was very friendly and we were able to learn a lot about reindeers.
It was also nice to know that the reindeers only spend a few hours "at work" and they are taken every day back to their natural environment.
Highly recommend this place!
Written 9 August 2021
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Thank you for your beautiful words! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your visit, and warmly welcome you to visit us again!
Written 19 April 2022
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wrldcnnssr
Washington DC, DC56 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
Perfect activity with kids even in October. We fed, played with and learned about reindeer life in Finland's north. We also rode a sleigh (on wheels) which was a huge hit!!! Highly recommend.
Written 14 October 2020
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Thank you for your comment, nice that you enjoyed :) Hope to see you again :)
Written 16 October 2020
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Áron H
Budapest, Hungary3 contributions
Aug 2020
I've been to several wolf and bear parks, similar, unique feeling with them.
Interesting informations from the guide, is you visit Santa's village it's a must!
Interesting informations from the guide, is you visit Santa's village it's a must!
Written 25 August 2020
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Thank you or your kind words. For us it is important to make all we can to make sure that the reindeer are happy and healthy :)
Written 27 August 2020
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Stenla
2 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
We were here in the summer and the caretaker was very friendly and provided lots of interesting information on reindeers and was very helpful answering any questions. For 5€ you can feed and touch the reindeer. Definitely recommended, especially with kids. Many thanks to the lady working the 20th of August!!!
Written 22 August 2020
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Thank you for your nice comment. It was so nice to mert😊 Welcome again!
Johanna
Written 24 August 2020
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Antanas B
Helsinki, Finland97 contributions
Jun 2020 • Family
We have only visited reindeer “office” to have the chance to pet the reindeer and take some photos. Kids loved it. Also the lady guide was very helpful.
Written 17 June 2020
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Thank you for your kind words and welcome again😊
Johanna
Written 24 August 2020
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Marcel M
3 contributions
Dec 2019
The pick up was 25 minutes late, then we had to endure a whole 2 hours ordeal in a minibus to get the rest of the party, for some we had to wait 20 minutes at their pick up place. Once started, the guide (in very poor fi-nglish) tried to jolly up the ride out into the woods with some stats and infos around Rovaniemi and Finland, which was more inepth and insightful than a school research project of a 15 year old would have been. However, we still looked forward to the reindeer experience.... Once we got there, there was absolutely no explanation or interaction with the guides and the reindeers, so we sat into our sleigh and off we went. The ride was ok (I guess there is not much that can go wrong).
We have done a couple fo other tours during our time and this one was clearly the worst, in particular in particular disappointing when you think that you pay north of 500 EUR for a family.
We have done a couple fo other tours during our time and this one was clearly the worst, in particular in particular disappointing when you think that you pay north of 500 EUR for a family.
Written 29 December 2019
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BudSnow
UK598 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
We took a 35 minute, 3 km, 4 pm, ride in the dark into the forest, reindeer will pull you! You need to dress warmly for this ride in the winter. If you want to take lots of pictures, you’ll need a flash, or better to come back in the day. 3 km rides can be booked ahead and only twice a day.
Written 21 December 2019
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Thank you for your comment. We are happy you enjoyed. The timing in the morning and the afternoon, in the dark forest, has it's magic :)
Written 23 December 2019
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wedge158
Kettering, UK321 contributions
Dec 2019
The ride through the forest behind a reindeer was magical - it was a perfect day, clear and no wind and we were wrapped up warm in reindeer hides. It lasted about an hour and our 5 year old grandaughter throught it was great fun.
Written 9 December 2019
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Thank you for your kind words, we are happy you enjoyed :)
Written 10 December 2019
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priscilla1983
1 contribution
I saw from the website that the reindeer Ride is €29 for 15 mins, jus wanna check if the thermal overall is included in the price or we have to pay additional for the rental of the thermal overall?
wedge158
Kettering, UK321 contributions
No but they do cover you with a reindeer hide which is very warm. We did the 30 min drive and were fine in normal cold weather gear.
traveltheworld524
Mexico City, Mexico9 contributions
Hello, the difference between the rides are just the length of them or do they take different paths? Is the 30 minutes worth it compared to the 15 minutes, scenery wise?
Johanna
Rovaniemi, Finland
Hi
All the rides start and stop in the same place, Forest path takes a little turn on the forest side, but Winter adventure (35-45 minutes) goes so deep in the forest that there are places where you can't see houses.
Chaz1975
Kilkenny, Ireland24 contributions
How do i book this ride an how much for adults and kids pls
Johanna
Rovaniemi, Finland
Hello
For the short rides no booking required, you can just come to the ticket booth and buy the ticket. The prices;
400m round: about 5-10 minutes
Children 14€ (3-12 years)
Adults 18€
apr 1000m ride: about 15-20 minutes
Children 23€
Adults 29€
Opening hours 10-16
Josephine T
Singapore, Singapore1 contribution
Hello,
Is there reindeer rides in September?
Thanks
Johanna
Rovaniemi, Finland
Hello.
When the weather is cool enough and the reindeer have already grown the winter hair, then we can do the reindeer rides. And usually in September we can do the short 400m ride with sleight on wheels. Please contact closer to our email; info@santaclausreindeer.fi
dylanbear
Dundalk, Ireland
Hi we are coming to visit on the 14th November is it possible to do the reindeer sleigh ride then please and do we need to prebook? Thank you :-)
Johanna
Rovaniemi, Finland
HI
In November we start reindeer rides with sleight as soon as we have snow. Usually that time the 400m should be ok.
Me and my family are planning on doing the northern lights reindeer safari but on the website it doesn't seem ideal for booking. It just shows a message bar. How can I book the safari?
JasonBethandTeagan
Colac, Australia159 contributions
We booked ours there, it's important to get the Northern Lights App and go by the forecast, not much point booking if there is no Northern lights forcast, there wasn't when we were there and instead we did a reindeer sled ride as the sun rose it was truly beautiful.
les2tatinettes
Mougins, France
pouvez vous m'indiquer comment faire pour une ballade en rennes , le prix etc
merci
Please see in French : santaclausreindeer.fi
lovechristmastime
Swansea, Australia41 contributions
Do you need to prebook activities at Santa Claus village ?
JanneKor
Rovaniemi, Finland
Hi,
Thanks for message. You don´t need to prebook, there are always open 400m and 1000m reindeer sleigh rides during opening times. Right now at high season we are open daily at 10:00-17:00.
There are 3km safari and the Northern lights-safari that you have to book in advance. You can ask about possibilities at janne.korkko@santaclausreindeer.fi