Activities & Experiences

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 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!

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 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!

What is the Arctic Circle?

The Arctic Circle is a circle of latitude that runs 66°33′45.9″ north of the Equator. It marks the southernmost latitude where the sun can stay continuously below or above the horizon for 24 hours – these phenomena are known as the Midnight Sun in the summer and the Polar Night “Kaamos” in the winter.

Cross the Arctic Circle in Santa Claus Village

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.

Roosevelt Cottage – the first building at the Arctic Circle

The Roosevelt cottage, the first building at the Arctic Circle, was constructed in 1950 to honour the visit of Eleanor Roosevelt to Rovaniemi.

Experiences at the Arctic Circle