In Rovaniemi, the famous Rovi branch of the elf kingdom are recognisable by their big noses and pointy ears, and have been helping Santa Claus for hundreds of years with his Big Christmas List, which is updated all the time as letters to Santa fly in from all over the world. Come and see the Rovi Elves in action at Santa's Christmas Control Centre and in the Elf School.

There is never a dull moment in Rovaniemi, with so many adventures to enjoy during your break with us here. These include favourites such as husky-sledding, reindeer sleigh-rides, tobogganing and snowmobiling, as well as unique Lapland activities such as reindeer-lassoing and kick-sledding!

Hotel Santa Claus

Lapland trips for this hotel are: Classic Lapland (4 day trip) • Classic Lapland (5 day trip)

The Clarion Hotel Santa Claus caters for even the most demanding guests. Thanks to our first-class amenities and superb service, staying with us is always a pleasure.

Our four-star hotel is in the very heart of Rovaniemi, in the same complex with a shopping mall. Our Lappish Restaurant Gaissa specializes in Lappish dishes in a trendy way. New Bar & Grill ZoomUp was opened in June 2008 and provides lunch, delicious large portions of grilled delicacies as well as small snacks until late hours. The street level Cafe & Bar ZoomIt makes the best variations of coffees and drinks. Despite the central location the unique Lappish nature is only a stone's throw away.

Location:
Hotel Santa Claus is close to most of the attractions and safari companies, who offer popular excursions such as snowmobile, husky dog, reindeer and riverboat safaris.

Accommodation:
Superior Room
Junior Suite
Santa Claus Suite
Deluxe Room
Aurora Suite
Aurora Borealis Suite

Amenities:
Pay TV - Minibar - Internet access for your laptop - Safety box - Adjustable heating - Air-conditioning - An electric kettle - Ironing board - Trouser press - Bathtub (except Junior suites) and shower - Hair dryer

Winter Wonderland Hotel & Cabins

Lapland trips for this hotel are: Classic Lapland (4 day trip) • Classic Lapland (5 day trip)

Winter Wonderland by name, winter wonderland by nature. In fact, if you're after the postcard Lapland, this is the place for you. About 30km outside Roveniemi in a snowy woodland, it all adds up to a really cosy vibe. Inside, for example, you've got a choice between the hotel bedrooms and the more exclusive, wooden cabins that feature flat-screen TVs and DVD players. Elsewhere, the entertainment's also distinctly festive - think carols around campfires, toasted marshmallows and tobogganing.

Location:
In its own woodland 30km outside of Rovaniemi, local bus services* make the resort easy to reach. A 10km cross-country ski track starts from the hotel and crosses the Arctic Circle. Hotel is located 30km from Rovaniemi town centre.

Accommodation:
Single Rooms
Twin Rooms
Deluxe Cabins
Premier Log Cabins

Amenities:
T.V. - DVD Player - Telephone - Hair dryer - Private Sauna - Buffet Restaurant - Room Service - Lobby Bar - Internet Access

Christmas Cottages

Lapland trips for this hotel are: Classic Lapland (4 day trip) • Classic Lapland (5 day trip)

Beat the winter chill with your own private sauna in the cosy Christmas Cottages. Just 300m from the slopes, these quaint cottages have all the mod cons you need for a fun and relaxing holiday. You can walk to the mini-market, go cross-country skiing, tobogganing and snowshoeing.

Location:
Situated just 300m from the slopes, a bus stop is a short distance away - operating weekdays only, tobogganing and cross-country skiing are available nearby and there is a mini-market within walking distance.

Accommodation:
One bedroom cottages have twin beds in the main room, 2 single beds in the open loft plus bathroom with a private sauna, kitchenette, microwave, cooking plates, fridge, kettle, TV, WiFi* and telephone. These sleep up to 2 adults and 2 children.

Two bedroom cottages have a twin rooms in the loft area, a twin room sectioned off from the living area and extra beds in the living area - camp bed or similar ,and sleep up to 4 adults and 2 children. Half Board is available at a supplement - meals provided at on-site restaurant, towels and linen changed on arrival days.

Transfer Time:
15 Minutes.

Rantasipi Pohjanhovi

Lapland trips for this hotel are: Classic Lapland (4 day trip) • Classic Lapland (5 day trip)

With a centre-of-town location, an indoor pool, and the full programme of snow activities, this place delivers on all fronts.

Set next to the Kemijoki River, this place is just a few minutes' walk from the shops, restaurants and bars of Rovaniemi's lively centre. Santa Park is close by too, and you're in a good spot for snow sports like snowmobiling and skiing. You can also hire toboggans from reception.

The property itself is straight from the modern school of design. The lobby is a case in point. A sea of mottled marble laid out with pink and blue armchairs, it’s a simple and fuss-free space that’s welcoming and bright. The same goes for the bedrooms, which are spread between the main building and an annexe reached through a tunnel. Free from grand design gestures; the refurbished ones combine boutiquey grey-and-cerise shades with wooden floors and sleek console desks. The remaining rooms are dressed in more traditional browns and creams. Décor differences aside, however, all come with extras like minibars and hairdryers.

Food-wise, there's one restaurant here offering buffet meals. For breakfast, expect hot and cold selections with everything from sausages and eggs to cheeses, hams and finnish porridge on offer. In the evenings, meanwhile, there’s a Lappish a la Carte menu featuring lots of meat and fish dishes.

Lastly this place has the added bonus of a swimming pool – a simple, rectangular affair on the lower ground floor of the hotel. Elsewhere, there’s a sauna and a children’s playroom with a miniature bouncy castle.

Location:
?n the centre of Rovaniemi with shops and restaurants nearby, Take the riverside walk to the Arctic Museum 1km away.

Accommodation:
All rooms have shower, TV with pay-per-view video channel, telephone, minibar, hairdryer and daily maid service with towel change. Standard rooms are Twin rooms sleeping up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children - extra bed is a camp bed or similar. Twin rooms for sole occupancy and Half Board available.

Facilities:
5 bars including a karaoke bar and 2 in nightclub, indoor swimming pool, play area, games area, children's menu, sauna, hairdressing salon, room service, internet, laundry service, ironing room.
Some facilities may incur extra local charges.

Meals:
3 restaurants including à la Carte restaurant. 2 in à la Carte restaurant and 1 lobby bar.

Transfer Time:
15 Minutes.

Forest Heights

Lapland trips for this hotel are: Classic Lapland (4 day trip) • Classic Lapland (5 day trip)

Forest Heights combines a smart hotel and traditional cottages in one. A cinema and an ice maze are also among the line-up"

It's the hilltop position that sets this place apart from the crowd. The property looks out over Rovaniemi and its surrounding countryside, so the views are nothing short of spectacular. Better still, you’re in a great spot for exploring. The hotel is just footsteps from the Ounasavaara Ski Resort, so you can be whizzing down the slopes within minutes of getting up in the morning. Plus, Rovaniemi’s cosmopolitan city centre is less than five minutes away in a taxi.

As for the hotel itself, it’s home to a stylish restaurant that offers up panoramic views through its floor-to-ceiling windows. The a la carte menu is one of the best in Rovaniemi, and features Lappish favourites like smoked fish and a wide variety of meats. There’s also a buffet section, with plenty in the way of international dishes. After-dinner drinks, meanwhile, come courtesy of the lobby bar. You can even take your beer or wine up to the hotel’s rooftop terrace for a spot of star-gazing.

Another great thing about this place is all the extras it offers. There’s a cinema where little ones can watch a film while tucking in to a tub of popcorn, plus an outdoor ice-skating rink and even an ice maze.

In terms of accommodation, you can choose a room in the main hotel building or opt for a traditional log cabin a little further away. The former are kitted out with soft lighting and wooden floors, and come with mod-cons like satellite TVs, hairdryers and minibars. The cottages, meanwhile, are tucked in to snowy woodland, so they feel nicely secluded.

Location:
3km from Rovaniemi city centre. Next to the Ounasvaara ski resort and within easy reach of Santasport Institute with spa services and indoor facilities

Accommodation:
All rooms have bath or shower, satellite TV, telephone, minibar and hairdryer. Standard rooms have a double bed or twin beds and sleep up to 3 people. Half Board and Full Board upgrades available.

There is also Superior rooms, Family rooms and self-catering Cottages.
Superior rooms have a shower, 2 extra beds and sleep up to 4.
Family rooms have a lounge area, shower, private sauna and sleep up to 5.
Cottages sleep up to 6 adults in twin rooms, with extra bed in the lounge area, shower and kitchen. The cottages are around 5 mins walk from the main Sky Hotel building.

Facilities:
Rooftop terrace. Lobby bar. Sauna. 24hr reception. Room service. Laundry service Some facilities may incur extra local charges.

Meals:
Panorama à la carte restaurant with views over Rovaniemi.

Transfer Time:
10 Minutes.

Santa Sport Hotel

Lapland trips for this hotel are: Classic Lapland (4 day trip) • Classic Lapland (5 day trip)

From snowshoeing to ski jumping, you can try every winter activity going at the brand new Santa Sport.

The brand new Santa Sport is a great base if you don't like sitting still. In the heart of Ounasvaara, on the edge of Rovaniemi, this place specialises in active holidays and wellbeing breaks. The best part is, there's something for all ages and fitness levels, so it's a great choice for families.

All the sports and activities here are offered up by The Santa Sport Institute. This training facility includes a spa, a sports hall, a bowling alley and a fitness suite, to name just a few of its features. It's also surrounded by a Nordic Fitness sport Park, where routes for snowshoeing, walking and mountain biking are marked according to their level of difficulty. The skiing is pretty impressive here, too – as well as downhill skiing you can try ski jumping. The best part is, guests staying at the Santa Sport get great discounts at the institute.

The hotel’s dining scene is just as health-orientated. The Fazer Amica Taky is the main restaurant, which serves nutritious dishes as well as plenty of vegetarian choices. Elsewhere, you can get light bites like sandwiches and pastries in the Santasport Café. Plus, there’s a salad bar near the bowling alley.

Location:
2km from Rovaniemi

Accommodation:
Standard rooms have twin beds, extra bed in bedroom, sofa bed, TV and kitchenette. Family rooms with child bed in lounge and kitchenette are also available.

Facilities:
Massage, Whirlpool baths, 4 saunas, Internet, Spa, Children's pool, Swimming pool.
Some facilities may incur extra local charges.

Meals:
à la Carte restaurant, Café with terrace, Salad bar.

Transfer Time:
15 Minutes.

Hotel Sokos Vaakuna

Lapland trips for this hotel are: Classic Lapland (4 day trip) • Classic Lapland (5 day trip)

In the heart of Rovaniemi, this smart hotel is known for its brilliant dining scene.

The Hotel Sokos Vaakuna is in the centre of Rovaniemi, so you’ve got shops, restaurants and bars at your fingertips. And, if you want to fit in some skiing while you’re here, the Ounasvaara ski slopes are less than five minutes away in a taxi. What’s more, this place is close to Rovaniemi’s magical Santa Park, where you can meet Father Christmas and his elves.

The hotel itself has a standout dining scene, with two à la carte restaurants to its name. Tex-Mex joint Amarillo serves up fajitas, burritos and quesadillas, as well as juicy steaks and burgers. If you’re feeling really hungry, go for the XXXL burger. Then there’s Fransmanni, which specialises in traditional French cooking. Starters include classics like snails in garlic butter, and for mains you can tuck in to dishes like chicken casserole and duck leg confit with mushroom ravioli.

As for what else is on offer here, little ones are catered for in a big way. As well as their own menu in the restaurants, they've got a playroom and a games room. For adults, meanwhile, there’s a cosy English pub-style bar with a TV, as well as a nightclub where you can dance until the early hours.

Lastly, a note on the bedrooms. They're really smart, with dark-wood furnishings and chocolate-brown curtains the mainstays. Plus, they all come with nice-to-haves like flatscreen satellite TVs, minibars and hairdryers.

Location:
In Rovaniemi's centre, near the Kemijoki River, there are restaurants, shops, clubs and bars nearby. The city's many Christmas themed attractions and museum of Lapland, the Arktikum, are also near the hotel.
Ounasvaara's ski slopes 3km away

Accommodation:
All rooms have shower, satellite TV with limited channels, telephone, minibar, hairdryer, iron with board and daily maid service. Standard rooms are Twin rooms and sleep up to 3 adults. Twin rooms for sole occupancy available.

Room Upgrades
We also offer Interconnecting rooms on request and Family rooms. Family rooms sleep up to 2 adults and 2 children, sofa beds for children.

Facilities:
Children’s games room. Children’s menu. Playroom. Nightclub open 4 nights a week - 10pm to 4am. English style bar with cable TV.
Some facilities may incur extra local charges.

Meals:
2 à la Carte restaurants serving French and Tex-Mex cuisine.

Transfer Time:
15 Minutes.

Snowy Cottages

Lapland trips for this hotel are: Classic Lapland (4 day trip) • Classic Lapland (5 day trip)

The Snowy Cottages give you the best of both worlds – a secluded woodland setting and easy access to the heart of Rovaniemi.

Slightly removed from Rovaniemi's busy centre, these traditional cottages have got all the hallmarks of snug winter hideaways. They're set on a hillside, surrounded by snow-dusted woods, so great views span every which way. What's more, getting out and about from here is simple. A five-minute taxi ride will take you to the city's shops, restaurants and bars, and the nearest ski slopes even closer.

As for cottages themselves, traditional wood panelling and pretty white fences make up the exteriors. Step inside, and you're greeted by beamed ceilings, open fireplaces and sink-into-me sofas. Mod-cons come in the form of TVs and Playstation 2s, while in-room saunas make it easy to warm up after a day in the snow.

Each cottage comes with a kitchen too, which is kitted out with all the essentials. As well as ovens, microwaves and cooking rings, you’ll find nice-to-haves like coffee makers. Best of all, if you stay here you get the added bonus of a breakfast pack. They include things like bacon, eggs, bread, fruit juice, and tea and coffee, so you won’t need to dash to the supermarket as soon as you arrive.

Location:
900m to Santasport Institute. 3km from Rovaniemi's resort centre and close to the ski slopes

Accommodation:
All cottages have twin beds in 2 separate bedrooms and 2 single beds on the mezzanine floor outside the upstairs bedroom, with shower, private sauna, oven, microwave, 4 cooking rings, fridge, coffee making facilities, dishwasher, washing machine, drying cabinet, fireplace, lounge area and Playstation 2® - games not provided. Breakfast packs will be provided in the cabins upon arrival and will include bacon, eggs, croissants, bread, jam, milk, fruit juice, ham and cheese along with tea and coffee. The cottages are cleaned and fresh linen and towels provided on arrival days. Cottages sleep up to 4 adults and 2 children. Hotel rooms available in brand new building.

Transfer Time:
15 Minutes.