Location
The Christmas Chalets are located in Rovaniemi, in Finnish Lapland, within the Arctic Circle.
Our magical Christmas chalets offer an authentic winter wonderland experience for a memorable family stay. Despite feeling tucked away, the chalets are just a 5-minute drive to Rovaniemi, offering convenient access to Lapland's winter activities.
Highlights
A cozy Christmassy hideaway
All your meals are prepared by a private chef
Easy access to local walking and cross-country skiing trails
Warm up by the fire after a day of winter activities such as husky sledding or snowmobiling
Our Christmas chalets are the perfect companion for our Magical Trip to visit Santa Claus itinerary, where your days will be filled with exciting activities. You will enjoy the services of a private chef who will create warm and comforting dishes to replenish your appetites after a busy day in the snow. You will be able to completely relax as all the preparation, cooking and cleaning is done for you, leaving you with ample time to relax as a family and enjoy your magical surroundings.
Each Christmas chalet is simply furnished, consisting of two bedrooms and a loft with an additional two beds. There is also a kitchen, a cozy living room complete with wood-burning fireplace and a sauna where you can thaw out after a day of sledding or snowmobiling. The chalets are festively decorated throughout the year, so even visits after Christmas are possible, prolonging the Christmas experience.
The highlight of a stay in one of our Christmas chalets are the fantastic activities on offer and these humble and homely chalets are designed to be a comfortable and cozy retreat to retire to after a day in the snow. After all, you are unlikely to spend much time indoors with so much to do outside. The chalets offer easy access to the array of activities on offer in Lapland with cross-country ski tracks and hiking paths on your doorstep and, as night falls, you may even be lucky enough to see the Northern Lights dancing overhead.
We offer our Christmas chalets as part of an action-packed itinerary for the whole family including husky sledding, snowmobiling, rides on a reindeer sleigh and, of course, a visit to Santa Claus.
When to visit
Your own private chef will prepare your breakfast and dinner at the chalet using delicious, local ingredients and with an authentic Finnish flair.
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Visit a reindeer farm
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Reindeer farm with reindeer safari
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Snowshoeing
Take part in a snowshoeing expedition exploring the woodland around your hotel. You will be glad to have these specially-adapted shoes as you make your way down less-trodden paths in the deep snow.
Reindeer safari at Beana Laponia
Visit a reindeer farm and learn about the traditions of reindeer herding in Lapland. Climb into the cozy sleigh for a wonderful journey pulled by reindeer through the wilderness, across pristine white snow and through Lapland's magical forests.
Snowmobile safari at Beana Laponia
Ride a snowmobile through the incredible winter wonderland of Finnish Lapland. Admire the incredible scenery and keep an eye out for local wildlife as you speed through the snow to tranquil spots with beautiful views.
Ice fishing by snowmobile sleigh
Drive through the beautiful fells and wilderness tucked up in a sleigh pulled by a snowmobile, before arriving at a private lake to try your hand at the traditional practice of Ice fishing.
Northern Lights tour by snowmobile
Take a snowmobile across the snowy landscape in search of the Northern Lights. Once darkness has fallen, you will drive away from artificial lights and towards the Lappish wilderness. If the weather is clear, you will hopefully see the Lights dancing!
Ice fishing in Finnish Lapland
Learn a brand new skill during your time in Lapland - the traditional art of ice fishing. You'll learn how to break through the ice to reach the water below, as well as how to set up your fishing rod with the hopes of making a big catch!
Aurora Snowmobiling
Take a snowmobile across the snowy landscape in search of the Northern Lights. Once darkness has fallen, you will drive away from artificial lights and towards the Lappish wilderness. If the weather is clear, you will hopefully see the Lights dancing!