Captivating natural wonders, rich culture and traditions, vibrant urban life, and a wide range of accessible activities make The Official Hometown of Santa Claus a truly unique destination. Located on the Arctic Circle, it is a hub for arctic adventures, cultural experiences, and natural phenomena like the Northern Lights and Midnight Sun. Open here on Google Maps.

Rovaniemi, the regional capital of Lapland, is situated near the Arctic Circle in northern Finland. With a population of about 65,000, the broader sub-region hosts around 69,000 people. It ranks as the 17th most populous municipality and the 12th most populous urban area in Finland. By air Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) is 10 km from the city center, with flights from Helsinki and major European cities. Visitors can also travel by bus and train from Helsinki or the big cities of Finland. Visitors can hire taxis or car rent and public transport are vastly available. Euro (EUR) is the main currency for the transaction. Card and ATM booths are also available.

According to Santa Claus Village, Around a hundred years ago, word began to spread about Ear Mountain in Finnish Lapland and its mysterious inhabitants. To protect his secret haven, Santa devised a brilliant plan that allowed him to meet Christmas enthusiasts and his many friends. About fifty years ago, Santa Claus started making regular visits to the Arctic Circle near Rovaniemi’s center. Since the turn of the millennium, the Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle has become the premier Christmas destination in the world. Its popularity led to a doubling of visitor numbers, with international visitors increasing up to fourfold, surpassing half a million. Top Attractions of Santa Claus Village: 

• Meet Santa Claus:
  The main attraction is the Santa Claus Office, where visitors can meet Santa Claus in person. Open every day of the year, with free entry to meet Santa (photos and videos have additional costs).
• Santa Claus Main Post Office:
  Send postcards and letters with a special Arctic Circle postmark from “Santa Claus Post Office”. The post office handles millions of letters to Santa from children all around the world. Additionally, a wide range of Christmas-themed gifts and souvenirs are available.
• Santa Claus Reindeer
  Reindeer Rides short rides and longer safaris are available. Experience a traditional mode of transportation used by the indigenous Sami people.
• Elf’s Farm Yard
  A family-friendly attraction where you can meet and feed domestic animals, such as goats, sheep, and rabbits.

Besides all of this, Santa Claus Village offers multiple seasonal activities like snowmobiling, husky safaris, ice fishing, and a special attraction ‘the northern lights’. Tours for viewing the Northern Lights, best seen from late August to April. Visitors can also stay in Santa Claus Holiday Village. It offers cottages and Aurora cabins for viewing the Northern Lights.