WELCOME TO SANTA’S PETS IN SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE, ROVANIEMI
Winter 2024-2025 in Santa's Pets
Visit and feed Santa's reindeer, alpacas and other animals. You can enjoy delightful hikes with reindeer and alpacas or book an exclusive private visit for your family.
Private visit and barbeque
The guide elf will introduce you to Santa's adorable animals. You'll have the chance to pamper some of them, feed them, and visit the reindeer enclosure to take pictures.
Alpaca Walks & Hiking
We offer unforgettable outings where you can walk our alpacas through the forest near Santa's Village. Your journey begins with your guide at Santa's Pets, and the pace is relaxed and leisurely.
Experience walking with reindeer
We offer exciting outings where you can walk our reindeer through the forest near Santa Claus Village. Choose between a 30-min or 60-min reindeer walk, or combine the experience with an alpaca walk for an unforgettable adventure.
Cart ride on a pony 15min & visit of Santa's Pets
Enjoy a carriage ride in Santa Claus Village with our lovely pony, Ilona. The elf guide drives the pony while the child and the elf guide sit together on the cart.
Watch video about Santa's Pets in winter
Watch a winter video showing Santa's adorable animals and our unforgettable activities, such as reindeer and alpaca walks in the forest of Santa Claus Village.
Unique combo experience: walk with reindeer and alpacas
This delightful combo includes a 30-minute reindeer walk, a 30-minute alpaca walk, and a visit to Santa's Pets during opening hours.
Northern Lights excursions in Rovaniemi
On our unforgettable Northern Lights tours in the Rovaniemi countryside, we set out on a quest to discover these magical lights, doing everything possible to maximize your chances of experiencing them.
Sustainable and responsible tourism
Being responsible and sustainable is very important to Santa's Pets. Learn more about our policies and actions in this area, as well as our Sustainable Travel Finland and Good Travel Seal certifications.
Visit Santa’s Pets at the Arctic Circle every day of the year: meet reindeer, alpacas and other lovely animals
Open daily
In Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle, you’ll find the welcoming Santa’s Pets (Finnish: Tallitontun piha) with reindeer, alpacas, pony, donkeys, sheep, goats, rabbits and different birds. You can watch domestic animals in their daily activities under arctic conditions and, best of all, you can feed reindeer! Kids love them and they love kids!
Winter fun: coasting down the little hill on site! All the equipment you need is provided. Guests can also use our Lapland hut (kota) & campfire / barbecue. This is included in the entrance fee. Buy snacks and drinks from elf’s store. No booking is needed for visits. Santa’s Pets is open every day of the year. View the opening hours HERE . Tickets can be purchased on arrival.
Fancy a walk with reindeer or alpacas?
As an extra service, Santa’s Pets also offers nice reindeer and alpaca walks in the forests of Santa Claus Village and cart rides on a pony. Book the tickets in advance for walks and for private visits from our online store or by email. Entrance is included in the price of alpaca & reindeer walks. Welcome!