WELCOME TO SANTA’S PETS IN SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE, ROVANIEMI!
Winter Season in Santa's Pets
Visit and feed Santa's reindeer, alpacas and other animals. You can enjoy delightful walks with reindeer and alpacas or book an exclusive private visit for your family.
Alpaca Walks
We offer unforgettable outings where you can walk our alpacas through the forest near Santa's Village. Your journey begins with your elf guide at Santa's Pets, and the pace is relaxed and leisurely.
Meet the reindeer in Santa Claus Village
Santa’s Pets is a magical place to meet Father Christmas’s furry friends. It’s the only place in Santa's Village where you can meet reindeer every day of the year! Reindeer encounters are included in your entrance ticket, offering an affordable way to meet Santa’s favourite helpers.
NEW: Hanging out with alpacas 15 min plus visit of Santa’s Pets
Enter the alpacas’ enclosure, feed them treats, take photos and enjoy 15 minutes together with the alpacas. The experience also includes a one-day entrance ticket to Santa’s Pets, allowing you to visit the other animals during opening hours.
Private visits in Santa's Pets
Santa's Pets offers two types of nice private visits:
A) Private visit with barbeque
B) Private visit in the morning
Learn more.
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.
Villa Arctic River
Villa Arctic River is our premium riverside chalet in Rovaniemi. Located on the banks of the Ounasjoki River, our villa offers the unique luxury of Lapland’s nature. It is not a resort but a private retreat where you can enjoy peace and quiet, as it is the only villa on the spacious property.
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.
Opening in December 2026 at the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi!
Enjoy the thrill of tubing down snowy hills on inflatable tubes! Santa's Snowtubing is located 300 meters from Santa's Pets.
Visit Santa’s Pets at the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi every day
Meet reindeer, alpacas and other lovely animals!
In Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle, you are welcome to meet Santa’s Pets (Finnish: Tallitontun piha) with reindeer, alpacas, donkeys, sheep, goats and rabbits. 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. During the winter, even your littlest family members can have fun on our snow slides.
Guests can also use our Lapland hut (kota) & campfire / barbecue. This is included in the entrance fee. Buy snacks and drinks from the elves’ store. No advance 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?
Santa’s Pets also offers exotic reindeer and alpaca walks in the forests of Santa Claus Village with our delightful elf guides. Entrance to the park is included in the price. For guided walks or private visits, book the tickets in advance from our online store or by email. Welcome!