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Santa’s Underground Grotto
2025

Celebrate the magic of Christmas underground at Arigna Mining
Experience. Tickets go on sale October 15 at 8:00 AM!

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Santa’s Underground Grotto
2025

Celebrate the magic of Christmas underground at Arigna Mining
Experience. Tickets go on sale October 15 at 8:00 AM!

Family entering a brightly decorated pathway leading to Santa's Grotto, surrounded by colourful lights and greenery.

Santa’s Underground Grotto
2025

Celebrate the magic of Christmas underground at Arigna Mining
Experience. Tickets go on sale October 15 at 8:00 AM!

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Santa’s Underground Grotto
2025

Celebrate the magic of Christmas underground at Arigna Mining
Experience. Tickets go on sale October 15 at 8:00 AM!

Opening Dates & Entertainment

  • Sat, 6 Dec: Bernardo the Magician & Puppet Show
  • Sun, 7 Dec: MJ the Magician & Puppet Show
  • Sat, 13 Dec: Bernardo the Magician & Puppet Show
  • Sun, 14 Dec: Bernardo the Magician & Puppet Show
  • Sat, 20 Dec: Bernardo the Magician & Little Top Stars Circus
  • Sun, 21 Dec: Bernardo the Magician & Little Top Stars Circus
  • Mon, 22 Dec: MJ the Magician & Puppet Show

Weekends only on the listed dates (with the exception of Monday, December 22). Weekday bookings are for the regular underground tour only (no Santa)

Ticket prices:

  • Adults: €15
  • Children (2–14): €25
  • Babies under 2: €15

 

Important Info

  • Bookings run 10:00–16:00. Online only—no walk-ins this year.
  • Booking system closes at 08:00 on the day of the event.
  • Your booking is a one-hour slot (not the exact time you will see Santa).
Check-in: Please have the QR code from your confirmation email printed or ready on your mobile when you arrive at reception.

There is no resident photographer—please bring your own camera.

What’s Included

  • Meet Santa in his underground grotto
  • Special gift for each family member
  • Personalised name badge for every child
  • Sweet treat from the elves
  • Live shows and entertainment
  • Illuminated winter landscape
  • Visit the elves’ workshop
  • Optional face painting

Facilities

  • Hot food, refreshments and homemade festive treats (coffee shop)
  • Souvenir shop – with Christmas gift ideas
  • Supervised coach and car park
  • Wheelchair, mobility device, and buggy accessible
  • Toilets and baby changing facilities

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