EDT to Rovaniemi
Finland · 1 live trip · from £168.99 return
Rovaniemi is the official home town of Santa Claus, right on the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland, and visiting Santa is free. Santa Claus Village sits only about 10 minutes from the airport, so you don't need a car for the main Santa sights. The Airport Express bus takes about 15–20 minutes into the town centre.
Great first EDT. Santa Claus Village is right by the airport and easy to reach by bus or taxi, but dress for real Arctic cold, often -15°C or colder in winter.
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Lapland Rovaniemi airport (RVN) to Rovaniemi: about 15 min by Bus 8.Or head somewhere else from the same airport: Santa Claus Village (10 min by bus or taxi), SantaPark (10 min by taxi or seasonal bus). Trip cards show your city time for each option.
- Start at Santa Claus Village: meet Santa for free (Santa's Office can have long queues, so allow plenty of time), cross the Arctic Circle line and send a card from Santa's Main Post Office.
- See reindeer and huskies at the village, or visit SantaPark, the Christmas cave park just down the road (seasonal, check the opening dates).
- Take bus 8 or the seasonal Santa's Express into town for the Arktikum science museum and the Lumberjack's Candle Bridge.
- Husky farms and Northern Lights trips further out need an organised tour with pickup, so book one that fits your flight times.
What to try
- Sautéed reindeer with mashed potato and lingonberries
- Salmon soup, creamy and warming on a cold day
- A hot berry juice or glögi, Finnish mulled wine, by the fire
Streets not to miss
- The Arctic Circle line — A painted line through Santa Claus Village where you step from south to north of the Arctic Circle.
- Lordi Square — The small main square in the town centre, named after the Finnish rock band who won Eurovision.
Rovaniemi EDT questions
How long is the flight to Rovaniemi?+
Direct flights take about 3h 15m from Manchester.
How do I get from Lapland Rovaniemi airport (RVN) to Rovaniemi?+
About 15 minutes by Bus 8. We add 5 minutes each way when working out your city time. You can also head to Santa Claus Village instead, about 10 minutes by bus or taxi. You can also head to SantaPark instead, about 10 minutes by taxi or seasonal bus.
Can you do Rovaniemi as a day trip?+
Yes. Right now there are 1 live EDTs to Rovaniemi from £168.99 return, with up to 5h 45m in the city.
Is Rovaniemi a good first EDT?+
Yes. Santa Claus Village is right by the airport and easy to reach by bus or taxi, but dress for real Arctic cold, often -15°C or colder in winter.
Is it free to visit Santa Claus?+
Yes. Entry to Santa Claus Village, meeting Santa, crossing the Arctic Circle and visiting Santa's Main Post Office are all free. The official photo with Santa is usually paid, and you generally can't take your own photos or videos during the meeting. Stamps and postcards at the post office, reindeer rides and husky experiences cost extra.
Do I need a car in Rovaniemi?+
No. Bus 8 runs between the town centre and Santa Claus Village all year, and the seasonal Santa's Express and Airport Express buses link the airport, the town, Santa Claus Village and SantaPark. Check the Linkkari and Airport Express timetables against your flight times.
How much daylight is there in winter?+
Very little. Around Christmas the sun barely rises, with only about 2–3 hours of twilight-like daylight, so plan the outdoor sights for the middle of the day.
Is SantaPark open all year?+
No. It's seasonal, and the opening dates change regularly. Check the official SantaPark website before you book.