2025 Santa Claus Village Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 Rovaniemi, Finland, a city located within the Arctic Circle, makes people feel like they have walked into a fairy tale as soon as they set foot on this land. There is a real Santa Claus, a white world, reindeer sleighs, and for me who has never seen snow, this place is simply a dream. When you come to Rovaniemi, Santa Claus Village is definitely the most representative attraction. This is not just a tourist attraction, but a truly magical place where adults and children can find the purest happiness. As soon as you enter the village, you can see the iconic Arctic Circle Line. Almost every tourist who comes here will take a "check-in photo" on the line. Record the moment you officially step into the Arctic Circle. Walk into Santa Claus' office and see the legendary Santa Claus with your own eyes. He takes photos with every tourist with a kind face. You can also receive an exclusive Christmas card from the "North Pole Post Office". Everything here makes people believe that fairy tales really exist. 🎄🌟 Santa Claus Village, if you haven’t been there yet, it’s definitely worth putting on your must-visit list! Santa Claus Village Address: 96930 Rovaniemi, Finland

For a long time I've been super keen to experience a Husky Ride and to see the Northern Lights. I knew the time had come up to travel North and tick off some items from my bucket list! Why you should visit Rovaniemi, Finland: ❄️ Wonderland Winters, Fresh Summers 🤫 Beautiful City Life, don't forget to visit - it's so peaceful! 🐺 The Huskies (of course) 🌌 Great chances of seeing the Northern Lights in Winter 💶 It can be done on a budget (if you're careful) What I wore (in January): 🧥 Thick insulated coat jacket (borrowed from a friend) 👕 Thermal sports t-shirt (from Lidl) plus woollen jumper 👖 Thermal sports trousers plus workmen's insulated trousers (from Lidl) 🥾 Ski boots (borrowed from a friend) 🧣🧤 Scarf and gloves 🎒 I was able to pack all of the above into the included basic hand luggage ‼️ Do Not wear cotton or cotton blends! They trap moisture and can leave you sweating ✈️ Arriving on the Sunday just after lunchtime on a flight that passed over wonderful forests of outback Finland (Picture 2), I headed straight over to the Santa Village (Picture 3) to wave to friends and family on the live webcam (a must!) and get a general vibe of the area. 🛌 After a couple of hours here I headed into the city to my apartment rental to get some rest as I knew I was to have a busy day the following day. On the way, I stopped at a supermarket to get supplies for a light evening meal. I'd recommend this as much as you can in Finland - restaurants can be a tad pricey. Day 2 🌨️ Onto Day 2 - my favourite day! The Husky ride. I booked a trip that included a free bus up to the Husky Park (which I missed as I didn't read the instructions properly 🤦♂️) so a £40 taxi later and I was at the park. Lesson learned! 🐺 After the safety briefing we were straight out onto the ride in convoy with the other guests. The ride took us through the Finnish forestry (Picture 1) and across frozen lakes (Picture 4) that gave views of crisp sky and green forests blushed with white snow that were simply unforgettable. We then finished with some time with the dogs (Picture 5) followed by hot juice and biscuits, before it was back to the city. Day 3 🚶♂️ I had a pretty chilled daytime today walking the city and passing buildings like Rovaniemi Church (Picture 6) on my way to look at the River Kemijoki which dissects Rovaniemi. 🌌 Now it was onto the Northern Lights! Starting 7:30pm, this was a 'Guaranteed Sighting' tour which meant that it had been cancelled the night before as there would have been no chance of spotting them. We were reliably informed there would be around a 30-40% chance of spotting them tonight, but this was my last chance, so off I went. No sighting = Refund or Rebooking. Our tour guide took us further north and after some advice from head office we stopped near Liakka on the Swedish border. 📷 And then, there came the Lights (Picture 7)! Absolutely breathtaking. We then headed back to the city and stopped a couple of times on the way as the Lights sprung up again. I reached the house at 2:00am. 🏔️ Day 4 and after some good sleep I climbed the hill on the outskirts of the city to Ounasvaara Observation Tower for excellent city views (Picture 8) before it was time to head back to the airport. I will be back soon - I had the BEST time ever. Perfect for solo travellers, couples or families 🤍 #europetravel

Santa Claus Village, the only official Santa Claus Village in the world, is located in the suburbs of Rovaniemi, a city in northern Finland. It is a destination that every believer in the real existence of Santa Claus looks forward to. Here is a detailed travel guide to help you plan an unforgettable Christmas trip. 1. Transportation Guide The most convenient way to get from Rovaniemi city center to Santa Claus Village is by taking bus number 8, which takes about 15 minutes and costs 3.6 euros per person. If you need to get there from the airport, you can choose the Santa Bus or the Airport Bus, with fares of 4 euros and 8 euros respectively. 2. Attractions 1. Santa Claus Office: This is a must-visit place in Santa Claus Village. You can talk to professionally trained Santa Claus and take meaningful photos with him. Please note that photos and videos require an additional fee. 2. Arctic Circle Line: Outside Santa Claus' reception hall, there are several pillars marking the Arctic Circle line. You can take photos here to commemorate crossing the Arctic Circle. 3. Santa's Post Office: The stamps and postmarks here are limited editions. You can choose to send postcards to family and friends, feeling the blessings from the Arctic Circle. 4. Culinary Experience: Don't forget to taste the local specialty of grilled salmon. Several restaurants offer this delicious dish, with Santa's Salmon Place being particularly popular.

#favouriteitinerary #europetrip Journey to the Arctic Circle's heart and experience the magic of Santa's Village in Rovaniemi, Finland. Meet Santa Claus himself, whisper your wishes, and capture the perfect photo. Cross the Arctic Circle line and receive a special certificate. Visit the Santa Claus Post Office and send festive greetings with a unique Arctic Circle stamp. Enjoy reindeer sleigh rides through snowy forests, or try dog sledding for an exhilarating adventure. Explore charming gift shops brimming with Lappish crafts and souvenirs. Indulge in traditional Finnish cuisine at cozy restaurants. Stay in a cozy cabin or a luxurious hotel, surrounded by the enchanting Lappish landscape. Create unforgettable memories in this winter wonderland, where Christmas spirit lives year-round.

#0yentravelFebruary2025 🕰️Opening hours: Open all year round Access: Buses depart from Rovaniemi Station about every hour. There is also the Airport Express bus that runs from Rovaniemi Station to Rovaniemi Airport to Santa Claus Village. 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: (Information up to 2024) You can meet the real Santa Claus. It was quite crowded and we waited in line for about an hour. It is free to meet him, but taking photos is prohibited. The staff will take your photo for you, so it costs money to purchase it. You can also pay 30 euros at the reception desk in advance to have Santa Claus give you a present directly. You can purchase the photo digitally (downloaded to your smartphone) or on paper, or both. I bought it digitally for 55 euros. If you go to the Santa Claus office, you can have Santa Claus send you a letter to your home. (It costs money) You can also do this on your smartphone. There are also other attractions such as a reindeer sledding experience, restaurants, and a souvenir shop, so you can spend the whole day here, making this the most recommended spot in Rovaniemi!