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SantaPark Arctic World Partners with Arctic Resort Company
Rovaniemi / Tromsø, 9.9.2026
SantaPark Arctic World and Arctic Resort Company have agreed to partner, bringing together established hospitality, destination and experience businesses across Finnish Lapland and Northern Norway.
Ilkka Länkinen and Katja Ikäheimo-Länkinen will together become the largest private shareholders in Arctic Resort Company and will continue to play an active role in shaping the company’s future development.
The partnership brings together two complementary businesses with extensive experience in the Arctic. It creates opportunities for closer cooperation, sharing of expertise and the continued development of destinations and experiences across both Finland and Norway.
The companies will continue to develop their individual destinations and brands while exploring new opportunities for cooperation across the two regions.
Ilkka Länkinen, Chairman of the Board of SantaPark Arctic World
“We have been looking towards Norway for some time, with a clear ambition to expand our presence there. We have known Bernt Osthus for many years and followed the growth of the businesses he and his team have built, as well as their strong entrepreneurial approach. This partnership is a great opportunity to join forces and build something truly distinctive across Finland and Norway.”
Bernt Osthus, Chairman of Board of Arctic Resort Company
“SantaPark Arctic World is the ideal partner for us. Katja, Ilkka and their team brings extensive experience in Arctic hospitality and destination development. We are looking forward to joining forces, sharing expertise and to developing the Nordic champion in Arctic tourism.”
About SantaPark Arctic World
SantaPark Arctic World is a Finnish hospitality and experience company with more than 25 years of experience in developing distinctive Arctic destinations and experiences in Finnish Lapland. Its portfolio includes Arctic TreeHouse Hotel and Rakas Restaurant, Aino Private Island Hotel, SantaPark – Home Cavern of Santa Claus, Santa Claus Secret Forest – Joulukka and Lapland Luxury DMC in Finnish Lapland.
About Arctic Resort Company
Arctic Resort Company brings together and develops hospitality, destination and experience businesses across Northern Norway and Finnish Lapland. Its portfolio includes Snowhotel Kirkenes, Sommarøy Arctic Hotel, Camp Tamok, Aurora Alps, Arctic Husky and Destination Tromsø, Northern Light Safari, together with the SantaPark Arctic World businesses in Finnish Lapland.
SantaPark Arctic World and Arctic Resort Company at a Glance
Combined annual revenue: approximately EUR 63 million
Annual visitors: approximately 350,000
Employees: permanent 220 seasonal 700
Key locations: Rovaniemi, Tromsø and Kirkenes
Countries: Finland and Norway
Operations: Hotels, resorts, Arctic experiences and destination services
Season: Year-round
Experience: More than 25 years of Arctic hospitality and destination development
Media enquiries:
Hanna Laakkonen
Marketing & Communications Manager
☏+358 50 359 1584
hanna.laakkonen@santapark.com
SantaPark Arctic World