The Elves’ New Year celebration
Happiness is bubbling in the Secret Forest!
Welcome the New Year deep in the Arctic wilderness of Santa Claus Secret Forest – Joulukka. Surrounded by snowy landscapes, this special celebration brings together Finnish traditions, festive food and an unforgettable midnight celebration beneath the Arctic sky.
The Elves’ New Year Celebration
Pricing
Prices from:
€359 per adult
€285 per child (2–12 years)
Children under 2: free of charge
An additional 6% service fee is added at checkout.
Duration
4.5 hours, including transfers
Availability
31 December 2026
Departure time: 20:30
Follow the twinkling lights into Joulukka, where the elves welcome you into the festive warmth of the Secret Forest. Enjoy a generous New Year buffet before heading outside to join the traditional Finnish celebrations.
As the night unfolds, gather by the fire to try the Finnish New Year tradition of tin melting and see what the year ahead might hold for you and your family. Follow the elves on a lantern-lit walk through the forest, write down your wishes for the New Year and dance beneath the Arctic sky to live DJ music.
During the evening, each family has a personal meeting with Santa Claus, who shares his warm wishes for the year ahead.
As midnight approaches, everyone gathers beneath the Arctic sky for the New Year countdown. Together with the elves, count down the final moments of the year, raise a glass of sparkling wine and welcome the New Year among snowy pines and glowing lanterns, surrounded by the magic of Lapland.
It’s a New Year celebration your family will remember long after you leave the Secret Forest.
Price of The Elves’ New Year celebration
Pricing
€359 per adult
€285 per child (2–12 years)
Children under 2: free of charge
An additional 6% service fee is added at checkout.
Availability and duration
Availability: 31 December 2026
Departure time: 20:30
Duration: 4,5 hours including transfers
Please note that Santa Claus’ Secret Forest – Joulukka is located 18 km from Rovaniemi city centre.
Allergies
Please let us know about any allergies or dietary requirements at least two weeks before your visit.
The New Year Buffet
Starters
A generous selection of festive cold dishes
Gravlax, cold-smoked salmon with Dijon dressing, and salmon roe
Marinated herring and shrimp
Christmas ham and beef pastrami
Reindeer pâté and vegetable terrine
Fresh salads including herb garden salad, mushroom salad, and potato salad
Pickled red onion, green peas, and seasonal fruits
Freshly baked bread, butter, and hummus
Warm Dishes
Traditional and comforting favourites
Creamy rice porridge
Smoked turkey with cherry game sauce
Oven-baked salmon with chanterelle sauce
Roasted rosemary potatoes and mashed potatoes
Root vegetable ratatouille
Dessert selection
A sweet ending to the celebration
Cheese selection with crackers, fig jam and cloudberry jam
Gingerbread and Christmas tarts
Chocolate delicacies and fruit jellies
Bûche de Noël and apple strudel
Freshly brewed coffee and tea
Hot berry juice served by the fire outdoors