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Let's open the Christmas season together with Santa Claus
Rovaniemi is the hometown of Santa Claus and it is christmassy all year round.
The highlight of the year is though at the end of November, when the christmas
season is opened officially by the most famous citizen of Rovaniemi. Many elves,
citizens and tourists take also part in the festivity.
28.11. The Grand Opening of the Christmas season
3 - 4 pm Warm-up for the Grand Christmas Opening
Reindeer sleigh rides and husky sled rides can be experienced in the Santa Claus
Village and the shops have a wide range of special offers. Campfire can be found
in the grounds of Santamus and by the Christmas House.
4 - 4.30 pm Traditional Grand Christmas Opening in the Central plaza
of the Santa Claus Village
The wait for Christmas begins at the ArcticCircle with great ambience for the
whole family to enjoy.
Folk gather at the Santa Claus Village for marking the Grand Opening of the
Christmas together with Santa Claus.
But, goodness me, the Christmas key has gone missing!
Master Elf is given the mission to search for the Christmas key that has
mysteriously disappeared. Without the key, Christmastime cannot begin.
The exciting tale takes people across the world. Will Master Elf succeed in his
mission? The warm spirited half hour offers children and adults the magic and
excitement of Christmas, highlighting in Santa Claus proclaiming the start of the
great wait for Christmas
4.30 - 6 pm The Wondrous Grand Christmas Opening continues...
...at the Santa Claus Village with atmosphere by provided by reindeer sleigh rides
and husky sled rides, or by frying sausages on the campfire. Christmas Shopping
may be done through to 7 pm. Of course, you can also meet Santa Claus in
person and tell him your last minute wishes! You can have your family portrait
taken with Sanrta - and even use them as Christmas cards.
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You can get to Santa Claus Village by bus no 8:
Railway Station-City Centre-Santa Claus Village at 13.05, 14.05, 14.30, 15.05 ja 15.30
Santa Claus Village-City centre-Railway Station at 17.05, 17.30, 18.05, 18.30 ja 19.05
Price: return ticket 6,40 € per adult and 3,60 € per child.
Other events of Rovaniemi Christmas you can find from the Events calendar.