Overview
The ultimate memory making trip of a lifetime, where Frozen style scenery is served alongside Scandi chic suites with panoramic floor-to-ceiling window walls. With dusky pink hued views over snow capped trees and starry skies (often graced by the Northern Lights), the trendy treehouse snug-as-a-bug hygge hideouts ooze cosseting comfort; with fur throws, wood burning fires and private saunas. There’s arctic adventures aplenty to be had outside, from heli-skiing and ice swimming to snowmobile, husky & reindeer safaris. Next door is SantaPark, a Christmas theme park where tiny travellers can meet the main man, ride on the magic train and enjoy elf workshops, as well as private one on one magical experiences at Santa Claus Secret Forest. Not just a winter wonderland, there’s plenty of year round outdoor pursuits to partake in. Visit during the summer for the magical Midnight Sun (and significantly lower prices)
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Flight
3 hours 30 minutes from Gatwick to Rovaniemi direct or 2 hours 50 minutes from Gatwick or Heathrow to Helsinki, followed by a 90 minute flight to Rovaniemi airport
Transfer
Approximately a five minute drive from the airport
Best time to visit
For the ultimate winter wonderland visit December – March (and be prepared for seriously cold weather). The beginning of March – April is a wonderful time to visit with sunlight increasing and plenty of outdoor pursuits available. Christmas season in the official home of Santa Claus runs from November – beginning of January
Visit between the end of August – beginning of April for the best chance of Northern Light viewing. The most ideal months are around equinoxes: September, October and March
During summer solstice the sun does not set behind the horizon on 21st or 22nd June, but the magical period of Midnight sun lasts from 6th June – 7th July, with the beautiful white nights continuing until the beginning of August
Kindly note that the amount of snow, temperatures and visibility of Northern Lights cannot be guaranteed
Favourite room
The atmosphere rich Arctic GlassHouses are ideal for bigger families, with two bedrooms and custom made double beds, private sauna & elegant lounge area with fire place, kitchenette and large deck with a view
Nearby
Rovaniemi – Santa Claus’s official address – is a 20-minute drive away, with both Santa Village and SantaPark nearby
Price
from £245 p/night in low season and £670 p/night in high season
Meet the family...
Hannah
Parent to Tiny Travellers aged 5 and 8
One of our most memorable holidays was to the Arctic TreeHouse hotel. The sun never quite rises so if the sky is clear there’s a stunning ethereal pink light for a few hours a day. With that and snow as deep and as far as the eye can see, the children were mesmerised. There are adventures galore to be enjoyed in the Frozen-style landscape, from husky trips to the Joulukka forest, to ice climbing, fishing and skidoos for older children. We were even lucky enough to witness the amazing Aurora on a night expedition. It’s all pure magic, just make sure to book everything well in advance
Worth waking the baby for
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SantaPark
From November to January step into the world of Christmas magic at SantaPark. Earn your very own elf diploma, sit on the Ice Princess’ throne, ride the fantasy train and decorate festive cookies before meeting the main man himself
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Arctic adventures
From frozen igloo slides, snow tubing and reindeer rides to frozen lake swimming, aurora watching and snowmobile cruising, there’s a world of arctic adventures for all ages
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Santa Claus Secret Forest
Deep in the Finnish forest is the secret home of Father Christmas and his elves. where you can visit their command centre and toy factory. Private experiences can also be arranged
