Welcome to Santa Claus Village & the Arctic Circle!
Experience the magic of Christmas every day of the year!
Santa Claus Village is located in Rovaniemi, Finland, the official hometown of Santa Claus. Santa Claus has made Lapland in Northern Finland his home for centuries, and the Arctic Circle is close to his heart because many Christmas secrets are rooted in this magical place. Santa Claus Village is a family destination with plenty to see and do for all ages. Here’s wishing you an unforgettable visit!
Greetings, the Santa Claus Village family
Meet Santa Claus
You can meet Santa Claus every day of the year at Santa Claus Village. Meeting Santa is a unique experience, no matter what time of year you visit us. Santa’s gift sack is always filled with good cheer, warmth, and friendship. He reminds us of a world of fairy tales and stories where everyone is welcome, not just the children.
Cross the magical Arctic Circle
Did you know that the Arctic Circle runs right through the Santa Claus Village? As the Arctic Circle line is marked in Santa Claus Village’s central square, you can experience something uniquely exciting here – you get to cross the magical Arctic Circle! You can hop, step, jump or even do a cartwheel!
Experience the wonder of the Northern Lights
The colourful Northern Lights playing in the sky are one of the most beautiful phenomena in nature. The geographical location of Santa Claus Village and the surrounding area makes it a suitable area to encounter the Northern Lights. It’s important to remember that the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon. This means that while there’s no guarantee you’ll see them, the search will be even more exciting!
Be enchanted by Lapland’s nature
Every season is different in Rovaniemi. In this Arctic nature wonderland, you can breathe in the silence of snow-covered forests, experience the magic of the midnight sun in summer, and admire the famously colourful autumnal hues of “Ruska” in Lapland. Explore the enchanting natural sites and landscapes of Santa Claus Village.
Outstanding flavours of the North
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Café-Restaurant Napatapuli
Café-Restaurant Napatapuli, located in Santa’s Gift House in Santa Claus Village, is a fast & traditional food restaurant that has been proudly serving since 1998.
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Lapland Restaurant Kotahovi
Lapland Restaurant Kotahovi in Santa Claus Village offers quality Lappish gastronomy. The restaurant Kotahovi gets its name from “kota” which is Finnish for Lappish-style hut.
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Restaurant Gallis
Enjoy a dining experience with the menu that has been crafted as a culinary journey. Located in Glass Resort in Santa Claus Village, restaurant combines global ingredients with locally sourced Lappish ingredients.
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Activities & experiences
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Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park
Snowmobile Park is a Finnish family business, based in Santa Claus Village. Snowmobile safari programmes for individuals, families & groups
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Wild Nordic
Premium quality, personalised service, small to medium size groups and wide selection of unique safaris: snowmobile safaris, husky & reindeer tours, Northern Lights tours, etc.
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Arctic Circle Tourist Information
Provides information about Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi area & Lapland. Multilingual staff will help you to book your activities, and get your Arctic Circle Crossing Certificate.
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Atmospheric accommodation
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Villa Lehtoniemi in Rovaniemi’s countryside
Villa Lehtoniemi, 30 km from Santa Claus Village, is a magnificent large house by the lake, surrounded by beautiful landscapes.
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Nova Galaxy Village
Located 15 km from Rovaniemi’s centre & 19 km from Santa’s Village, by the side of the Ounasjoki River, Nova Galaxy Village is a resort of unique Scandinavian style Aurora huts. Activities such as husky & snowmobile safaris are available almost every day.
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Nova Skyland Hotel
Nova Skyland high-class hotel is located in the Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle, near the Santa Claus Office.
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Delightful souvenirs
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Santa Claus Office Webshop
Santa Claus Office Gift Shop can be found also online. We ship…
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Lappi Shop
Lappituote in Santa’s Gift House in Santa’s Village, has produced souvenirs for over 30 years and is the leading company in Finland.
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Shopping in Santa Claus Main Post Office
An official, full-service post office, a world of unique stamps, special postcards & souvenirs with cozy Christmas feeling all year round.
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Watch the Santa Claus Village livestream!
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Plan your stay
How to get to the Santa Claus Village? What should you know before visiting? We’ve put together some useful tips for you!
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Sun 3.11.: Opening of Christmas Season 2024
The Grand Opening of Christmas Season is an annual celebration honoring the traditions of sharing Christmas spirit and good will. The event, organized by Visit Rovaniemi, takes place on Sunday 3rd November at 18:00 (Finnish time, UTC +2) at the central square of Santa Claus Village. You can also watch the event in a live broadcast. Read MORE about the event and it’s live broadcast.