The Official Hometown of Santa Claus ®
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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. It’s also your moment to meet Santa Claus any day of the year and write a chapter in your life’s story while exploring Rovaniemi rich in history and curious details.
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“I’m an ambassador of good will, love and peace, and wish nothing but happiness to the people of the world”
Santa Claus
From the fell to the city office – the magical story of Santa Claus
From the fell to the city office – the magical story of Santa Claus
Santa Claus’ original home lies in the mysterious Korvatunturi (“Ear Fell”) in Finnish Lapland. Since the exact location of the remote fell is a secret only known to a chosen few, he decided to establish an office in Rovaniemi in 1985. At the Arctic Circle in Santa Claus Village, Santa Claus can meet visitors and share his wisdom of happiness with people all around the world.
700 000 annual visitors in Santa Claus Village
700 000 annual visitors in Santa Claus Village
Rovaniemi is the Official Hometown of Santa Claus, and the city’s most famous resident can be visited all year round in Santa Claus Village. The village is situated right on the Arctic Circle, just minutes away from Rovaniemi centre. Santa Claus Village is a must see attraction that draws more than 700 000 annual visitors from all around the world.
Santa Claus Village is full of Christmas charm, for example the Santa Claus’ Main Post Office. It’s also the home of reindeer and huskies and other lovely creatures.
In Santa Claus’ Main Post Office all letters and cards are stamped with a special Santa Claus postage stamp!
Santa Claus’ Main Post Office Elf
Santa Claus’ beloved reindeer
Santa Claus’ beloved reindeer
The gentle and kind reindeer play a special role in Santa Claus’ life, transporting him cross the snowy land. Getting to know reindeer is easy in Rovaniemi, as many reindeer sleigh rides and farm visits are available. Kindly notice: flying reindeer are reserved for Santa only, as they require expert driving skills that take centuries to master.
Santa Claus in On His Way 23.12.
Santa Claus in On His Way 23.12.
December 23rd, Santa Claus departs from the Arctic Circle, on his mission to hand out presents to children all over the world. The free event will be held on Santa Claus Village in Lapland, Finland.
Is the ultimate Christmas moment when you meet Santa Claus at the Arctic Circle while it is snowing outside, or enjoying a bit of Christmas magic in the middle of the summer under the Midnight Sun? The magic lives inside us all, no matter who we are, what we do, where we live and how we cherish Christmas time.
Questions about Santa Claus?
In Rovaniemi, you can visit Santa Claus every single day of the year in Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle.
Local transport bus number 8 and Santa Claus Bus will take you there. Please find the timetables here:
Local bus 8 (all year around):
timetable (valid 7.8.2024-1.6.2025)
Elsewhere than in the Santa Claus Village, you can meet him for example in SantaPark – the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, Santa’s Secret Forest – Joulukka and in the city centre Santa Claus City Office or in other other private venues.
You can send Santa a letter to this address:
Santa Claus
Santa Claus’ Main Post Office
Tähtikuja 1
96930 Arctic Circle
FINLAND
Because Santa receives more than 700 000 letters a year, he can’t possibly reply to all of them. However, together with his elves, he reads every one of them and tries to answer as many as possible. If you want to be sure of Santa’s reply, you can order a letter from Santa Claus.
5 snowy months in Rovaniemi
Lapland is synonymous with snow and ice – and no wonder, in Rovaniemi we are lucky to enjoy snow around five months of the year. We also have a lovely Midnight Sun and beautiful Autumn with colours and Northern Lights.
More things to love about Rovaniemi
Arctic Capital
Rovaniemi combines the northern nature with urban surroundings, self-confident localness and open-minded internationality. Rovaniemi is also the Official Hometown of Santa Claus®.
Arctic Circle
Rovaniemi, the Official Hometown of Santa Claus and the capital of Lapland, lies right on the Arctic Circle, which makes the town a gateway to the arctic. See more here.
Sustainable Rovaniemi
The local companies have been joining forces for Sustainable Travel Finland trademark that offers a concrete toolkit for travel destinations to help Finland’s travel destinations to adopt sustainable procedures and to make sustainable choices in their business.
Northern Lights
Experience the magic of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) in Rovaniemi. Find out viewing spots, times and more here.
Midnight Sun
The Midnight Sun, the nightless night or polar day – can be seen only here in Rovaniemi on the Arctic Circle or above. From early June until early July, and nights are white throughout the summer. See more here.
Polar Night
Experience the Polar Night, celebration of mysterious lights on glittering snowdrifts.
Snow And Ice
For many, Lapland is synonymous with snow. In Rovaniemi, there’s white stuff on the ground for approximately six months of the year. Find out more here!
Autumn Colours
When bright arctic summer ends and nature is preparing for winter at the Arctic Circle, we are enchanted by the changing colors of the season. In Rovaniemi this amazing nature’s display is at its best in September when trees and ground is covered with spectacular colours. Get your cameras out and head to nature!