Lapland and Santa trips from Minneapolis

Lapland from Minneapolis in December: Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle, husky and reindeer rides, the northern lights and the Icehotel, priced for December 5 to 8 and December 12 to 15, 2026.

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Rovaniemi (RVN)Rovaniemi: Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle, open every day, with husky and reindeer safaris from townNo matching fare savedDec 5 – Dec 8, 2026 (suggested)Search these dates
Ivalo (IVL)Ivalo for Saariselkä and Inari, with glass igloos, husky safaris and dark skies for the northern lightsNo matching fare savedDec 5 – Dec 8, 2026 (suggested)Search these dates
Kiruna (KRN)Kiruna for the Icehotel at Jukkasjärvi, open from December 11, 2026, and Abisko's clear aurora skiesNo matching fare savedDec 5 – Dec 8, 2026 (suggested)Search these dates

About these places

Santa Claus Village is free to enter; safaris, Icehotel stays and aurora tours are booked separately. Expect only a few hours of daylight in December.

Facts checked October 8, 2026. Sources: Santa Claus Village: on the Arctic Circle, open every day · Icehotel: ICEHOTEL 37 opens December 11, 2026

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