Suomi
In January, snow will fly again in Rovaniemi and engines will roar as the Arctic Lapland Rally gets underway! The race will begin with a ceremonial start from Lordi Square on Thursday, January 29, 2026, and Santa’s Hotels will once again be an official partner of the race. Read more and join the unique Arctic Rally event!
Restaurant Gaissa offers delicious rally menus from Thursday to Saturday.
What would an Arctic race event in Lapland be without reindeer herding or salmon soup? Restaurant Gaissa on the second floor of Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus will provide generous and delicious race meals!
Gaissa Race Menu
Starter
House Salmon soup
Main Course
Traditional Sautéed Reindeer
Dessert
Vanilla Ice Cream with toppings
49 €
Gaissa Cocktail piece menu
Smoked salmon mousse on rye bread
Reindeer liver mousse on flatbread
Smoked vendace on malt bread
17 €
Restaurant Gaissa is open on all event days from 4pm to 10pm.
Nook Lounge glass terrace & race hall at the bar
From the glass terrace of Nook Lounge you can watch the ceremonial starts with warm drinks, and inside you can watch the race on a big screen throughout the race! At Nook you will find race drinks and nice snacks to boost the atmosphere.
Arctic Lapland Rally Official Closing Party at Hotel Santa Claus
The race will end ceremoniously at Lordi Square on Saturday evening, and then we will move on to the official Closing Party! The official Arctic Lapland Rally Closing Party will be celebrated at Santa’s Hotel in Santa Claus, Kirnu on Saturday, January 31st from 9 pm to 2 am.
At the closing party, the party crowd will be entertained by local rock legend Laskuteline and a DJ Taustahemmo! At the closing party, the winner of the Santa’s Hotels/EK10 Hanhikoski will be awarded and their interview will feature first-hand impressions of this year’s race.
Tickets for the closing party are €15 in advance and €20 at the door. There are a limited number of tickets, get yours using the button below!
We reserve the right to changes.