Summer Electric Fat Biking Tour to Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi

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3.5 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 12 years-old and up
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From€90

Enjoy a gentle electric fat bike ride in Rovaniemi, discover the city's cultural heritage and visit Santa Claus Village!

Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, is a vibrant city rich in culture and history. During the summer, Rovaniemi reveals lush green landscapes and endless daylight thanks to the Midnight Sun. It is also known as the official hometown of Santa Claus, with the iconic Santa Claus Village open year-round. On this summer e-fat biking tour in Rovaniemi, you'll cycle around the city centre and to the village!

The adventure begins at the meeting point in the city, where you'll be greeted by your experienced guide. They will provide the high-quality electric fat bikes and helmets. The fat bikes have large, thick wheels with an electric engine, making them easy to ride on every kind of terrain. Rovaniemi is a bike-friendly city, with plenty of safe cycling roads and paths. The tour is perfect for beginners, and the guide will adapt the difficulty to the group's level. After a quick safety briefing and instructions, the fat biking tour in Rovaniemi begins!

The local guide will lead you to some of the famous attractions of Rovaniemi city, where you'll learn more about its significant heritage. You'll also visit some hidden gems related to the city's culture, architecture, and history. After visiting the city centre, you'll cycle across a bridge into a lush, dense forest. Here, you'll discover some unique Arctic summer nature. Then, you'll arrive at Santa Claus Village, a magical destination where Christmas is celebrated year-round! The village is located right on the Arctic Circle, just 8 km (5 mi) from Rovaniemi city.

During the 40-minute guided tour of Santa Claus Village, you'll visit the official North Pole Post Office, cross the Arctic Circle line, and meet Santa in his office! You'll also have time to browse the local knife shop and other stores selling Lappish and Christmas-themed souvenirs. After visiting the village, you'll continue your e-fat bike tour in Rovaniemi, cycling back on a different path through residential areas and to Ounasvaara Hill, which offers panoramic views of the scenic Kemijoki River. Upon your return to the city centre, you have the option of visiting a typical pub in Rovaniemi to taste a local drink, before your excursion comes to an end.

Experience the best sights of Rovaniemi on this summer electric fat biking tour to Santa Claus Village!

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Practical information

On this excursion, you'll depart from Rovaniemi and embark on an e-fat bike tour around the city, including a visit to Santa Claus Village.

Course of events
  • Arrive at the starting point in Rovaniemi
  • Meet the guide
  • Receive equipment (electric fat bike and helmet)
  • Safety briefing and instructions
  • The biking adventure begins!
  • Cycle to attractions in the city centre
  • Cycle to Santa Claus Village
  • Visit the village (approximately 40 minutes)
  • Stop at souvenir shops
  • Cycle back towards the city centre, passing Ounasvaara Hill
  • Arrive in Rovaniemi
  • Optional drink at a local pub
Activity requirements

The minimum height restriction for this activity is 160 cm (5'2"). Children can join the tour if they comply with this restriction.

Meeting point:
Nordic Odyssey Office, Jaakonkatu 4-6, Rovaniemi 96200, Lappi, Finland
Spoken languages:English, French
Included
  • Guide
  • Electric fat bike
  • Helmet
  • Bike tools (locks, pumps)
  • Entrance to Santa Claus Village
Excluded
  • Drinks at a local pub (optional)
Do not forget to bring
  • Weather appropriate clothing
  • Wind/rainproof jacket
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Water

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