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Insider Christmas and New Year Family Package

DETAILS
  • 4 hours
  • Start time at our office 18:00 & 21:00
  • Starting location Korkalonkatu 36
  • Includes: Transportation, guide, winter clothing, festive dinner, tin casting predictions, chance to see Northern Lights, fireworks on New Year’s Eve, campfire experience, sledding
  • Adult: 159€, Child (3-12 years): 139€
  • Provided by: Rovaniemi Insider
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  • Authentic Finnish holiday experience in Arctic nature
  • Family-friendly fun with festive meals and campfire activities
  • Opportunity to see Northern Lights and enjoy New Year fireworks
A green and pink northern lights display reflected on the surface of a frozen lake surrounded by snowy landscapes.
Close-up of a person using a knife to carve feather sticks from a piece of wood to use as tinder for a campfire.
Close-up of bright orange and yellow flames rising from burning charcoal or wood embers.
Sausages grilling over an open wood fire on a metal rack during outdoor cooking
Interior of a traditional wooden hut with a central fire pit, tree stump seating, hanging herbs, and benches set for a communal meal.
Bright green northern lights streak across the sky above a lit cabin surrounded by snow in the Arctic wilderness.
Bright fireworks exploding in the night sky with orange, red, and pink streaks above silhouetted trees.
Children sledding at night under the Northern Lights in a snowy forest, wearing winter gear and headlamps.

Duration & Time:
Christmas Special: 24.12.2025 — 18:00–22:00
New Year’s Special: 31.12.2025 — 21:00–01:00

Experience the warmth of Finnish holiday traditions surrounded by Lapland’s snowy wilderness. This cozy family-friendly event takes place by a frozen river, combining delicious local food, outdoor fun, and magical moments around the fire. Perfect for families looking to celebrate Christmas or New Year in a unique Arctic setting. There is also a chance to spot the Northern Lights. Warm winter clothing, gloves, and winter boots are provided to ensure comfort in the snowy outdoors. Pickup and drop-off from designated locations are included.

Festive Meal:
Starter: Smoked reindeer crumble with rye crisps and fresh cheese
Main: Planked salmon, sausages, and potatoes (cooked over open fire)
Children: French fries, meatballs, and lingonberry jam
Dessert: Finnish squeaky cheese with cloudberry jam
Christmas cookies, glögi, and Finnish chocolate treats
Vegan and other dietary option available.

Included activities:
Campfire Experience: Warm up by the fire, roast sausages, and grill marshmallows while enjoying your meal in a cozy kota or by the glowing flames

Sledding hill

Finnish Traditions: Tin casting predictions (both Christmas and New Year)

Special Surprise: Bring your own gifts for the guide, who will wear a festive elf hat and share them with your children or loved ones

New Year Special: Fireworks show at midnight

Warm Clothing Provided: Winter jackets, gloves, and boots

Transportation: Pickup and drop-off from designated locations

  • Northern Lights sightings are natural phenomena and cannot be guaranteed in terms of occurrence or intensity
  • Bring your own gifts for the guide to share with children or loved ones
  • Warm winter clothing, gloves, and boots are provided

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  • Location: Central apartments offer easy access to attractions like Santa Claus Village and Arktikum, as well as restaurants and shops. Those on the outskirts provide a more serene, nature-focused experience.
  • We help you get to know the essentials like Wi-Fi, kitchen facilities and  laundry services. Some apartments also offer saunas.
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