Your magical journey begins with a short guided walk through a peaceful, snow-covered forest near Rovaniemi. As you follow the snowy trail in search of Santa’s secret hideout, your guide’s storytelling builds the excitement. Hidden among the trees, the glow of oil lanterns and the warmth of a crackling fire welcome you to a special place. There, Santa Claus himself is waiting to meet your family.
With over 20 years of experience creating unforgettable private meetings for families from around the world, our Santa brings warmth and character to every encounter. Familiar names, favorite hobbies and thoughtful details shared beforehand become part of the conversation, giving children the wonderful feeling that Santa already knows them. This meeting is reserved entirely for your family, with time for each child to feel seen, remembered and personally welcomed.
Children can talk with Santa, share their Christmas wishes, hand over their letters and receive the gifts you have arranged in advance. Gather by the open fire beneath the snow-covered trees, listen to Santa’s stories from Lapland and enjoy an unhurried moment together. There is room for curious questions, quiet conversations and laughter. If you wish, a joyful family sing-along can bring the meeting to a heartwarming close.
Photography is included to capture your family together and the reactions you might otherwise miss while enjoying the moment. Comfortable private return transfers complete this approximately two-hour Santa experience in Rovaniemi. From the first steps into the forest to the final goodbye, thoughtful preparation makes this a deeply personal Christmas memory, shaped around the people and details that matter to your family.
Experience Highlights
- Follow a snowy forest trail in search of Santa’s secret hideout
- Meet Santa in a magical forest setting with glowing lanterns and a crackling fire
- Enjoy an unhurried private encounter personalized around your children
- Share wishes, letters and stories, with an optional family sing-along
- Treasure photographs of your family’s special moments with Santa
Included in the Experience
- Comfortable private return transfers
- Short private guided forest walk with immersive storytelling
- Personalized private meeting with Santa Claus
- Atmospheric forest setting with oil lanterns and an open fire
- Photography during your Santa meeting
- Advance coordination of family details, letters and gifts supplied by you
Good to Know
To help Santa prepare, please share your children’s names, hobbies, favorite activities, pets, special interests and Christmas wishes in advance. Copies or details of any letters already sent to Santa help make the meeting even more personal.
Bring any letters that have not yet been mailed so your children can hand them to Santa themselves. If you would like Santa to present gifts during the meeting, please supply these and arrange the details with us beforehand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens during In Search of Santa?
A short guided walk through snowy forest near Rovaniemi leads to Santa’s hideout, lit by oil lanterns and warmed by an open fire, where Santa is waiting to meet your family.
How long does it take?
Approximately two hours, including comfortable private return transfers.
Is the meeting private?
Yes. The hideout is reserved entirely for your family, with time for each child rather than a queue behind you.
Are photographs included?
Yes. Photography is included, so you can watch your children’s faces instead of a screen.
What should we send in advance?
Names, hobbies, favourite activities, pets, special interests and Christmas wishes. Bring unmailed letters with you and arrange any gifts beforehand.
Is it suitable for young children?
The walk is short and the pace is unhurried. Children can talk with Santa, hand over letters and join a family sing-along if they wish.
Plan the rest of your trip
If you would rather Santa came to you, there is the private visit to your accommodation. For a sleigh ride alongside him, see the reindeer sleigh ride with Santa. Both can be combined into one tailor-made Christmas trip.
