Rovaniemi
Official hometown of Santa Claus
Rovaniemi is also the Official Hometown of Santa Claus. Over 700 000 visitors come to the Santa Claus Village every year. In a city of Midnight Sun, Polar Night and Northern Lights, they have Santa Claus ā the world-known ambassador of good will ā plus an uncounted number of Santaās helpers, the Christmas elves, and over 12 000 reindeer. Nothing short of magical!
The Official Hometown of Santa Claus Ā®
Your ultimate 365 Christmas experience
Christmas spirit is a matter of the heart, a state of mind. Your magical journey here at Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi is guided by the values of authenticity, giving, creativity and constant presence. Itās also your moment to meet Santa Claus any day of the year and write a chapter in your lifeās story while exploring Rovaniemi rich in history and curious details.
Santa Claus Village
Cross the magical Arctic Circle
Did you know that the Arctic Circle runs right through Santa Claus Village? As the Arctic Circle line is marked in Santa Claus Villageās central square, you can experience something uniquely exciting here ā you get to cross the magical Arctic Circle! You can hop, step, jump or even do a cartwheel!
In Rovaniemi, the Arctic Circle runs through Santa Claus Village, located eight kilometres north of the city centre, where it is clearly marked.
Santa Claus Village in Lapland is a popular place to cross the Arctic Circle: here the line is marked, and you can even get a certificate confirming the feat.
Activity
Snowman World
Snowman World is the home of cute snowman characters and a snowy activity park for the whole family, where you can also enjoy lunch and dinner daily in the magnificent Snow Restaurant, made entirely of snow and ice.
The activity park entrance ticket is valid all day and you can slide down the icy hill with a snow tube, try skating and adventure in the snowy labyrinth.
After playing outside, it is nice to enjoy a drink from an icy glass at the Ice Bar and enjoy lunch or dinner at the Snow Restaurant. The warm indoor cafƩ Ensilumi offers a small snack and drinks.
When the whole family’s snow activities come to an end for the day, the coolest ice party in the Arctic Circle begins! Enjoy an ice drink from an icy glass and show off your cool moves to the music played by the DJ on the Ice Disco dance floor.
The entrance ticket includes: Snow slide, ice skating, snow maze, snow and ice art, ice disco.
Activity
Meet Santa Claus
At Santa Claus Village you can meet Santa Claus every day of the year. Meeting him is a unique experience, no matter what time of year you visit us. Santa Claus’s gift bag always contains good cheer, warmth and friendship. He reminds us of the world of fairy tales and stories, which is not just for children, but where everyone is welcome.
When you step into Santa’s house, it feels like you’ve stepped straight into the pages of a storybook. The moment is filled with curious joy and wonder.
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