Santa Claus Village - Rovaniemi

Reen Ali

Since I went on late spring/early summer, the lack of snow dampened the Christmas atmosphere. I'm pretty sure this place is magical during winter.

Lots of places to take pictures of, many types and various souvenirs shops. The souvenirs prices were reasonable. Spoilt for choice.

Must do things here are:
1. Post out Christmas cards from here. You can opt for it to be delivered in December or immediately from Santa's Post Office.

2. Snap or record of you at the Arctic Circle Line.

3. Send the link of the live camera of you at the Santa Village or crossing the arctic circle line to your friends and family back home. They will be able to see you in real life timing.

4. A talk with Santa for kids.

Priya Kumari

My visit to the Santa Claus Village was truly unforgettable. Despite some activities being closed, the experience was still magical. Strolling through the snowy landscape and taking in the sights was a joy in itself. Crossing the Arctic Circle line added an extra thrill to the adventure, making me feel like I was truly at the top of the world. Meeting Santa Claus was a highlight; his warm presence and cheerful demeanor made the visit extra special. Sending a postcard from the official Arctic Circle post office was a lovely touch, allowing me to share the magic with loved ones back home.

While some restaurants were closed during my visit, the gift shops remained open, offering a variety of treasures to take home as souvenirs. The village exudes charm, with its cozy cottages and twinkling lights creating a festive atmosphere. It truly felt like stepping into a Christmas wonderland.

The Santa Claus Village holds a special significance as the official village of Santa Claus, adding an extra layer of enchantment to the experience. Crossing one of the most polar lines on Earth was a unique opportunity, and being at the northernmost line was a surreal experience.

Overall, my time at the Santa Claus Village was filled with joy and wonder. Despite the challenges of some activities being closed, the magic of the village shone through. It's a place where dreams come to life and memories are made, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a magical escape.

Shubham Gupta

Beautiful beautiful place. Snow covered Santa town. Meeting Santa Claus was an experience.
The entry is free and the place practically closes at 5 PM in March. Husky farms and Reindeer farms were good to visit.
There is a milestone of Arctic Circle line and the Post Office to send postcards from Santa Claus.

Martins Freidenfelds

So awesome place. There is so much do to and see. This village in evening is just gorgeous with all those colored lights it just looks magical. Most restaurants closes at 17:00 but there is couple places open longer. Lots of good Finish stores as well. You just get festive feeling when there. For sure will go back and spend more time there.

Dennis Maluwa

This place is amazing if you want to spend some time with family. You get to see the reindeer ? and Santa. So many amazing things about Santa. I bet it's the best during winter.

Nilusha Jayawickrama

Fantastic experience! We did the husky ride, reindeer ride and my personal favourite, the one hour snowmobile drive. Plenty of nice places to capture pictures from and a good set of souvenir. We met Santa as well! A true portrayal of what one would imagine a Santa Claus village to be. The only issue we had was with picking a spot for lunch since there weren't a lot of options around the area.

Oskar Vitlif

Santa Claus Village is the most famous destination in Rovaniemi. However, it is very touristy and rather unspectacular overall. Getting there is fairly easy: public and private buses leave from the city center at regular intervals and there are various stores and attractions on site. There is a Christmas post office on the premises. Food and drinks are also available on site. However, the prices are designed for tourists and therefore very high.

The highlight is the opportunity to visit Santa Claus. Visitors have to take a number and often have to wait longer. The visit itself is free of charge. However, a photo costs 40 euros. Pro tip: draw a number first. Then you can visit Santa Claus at the end of the visit.

That means you can drive past but overall, it's more of a big tourist show.

Irene Krajewska

Interesting place. For Santa lovers, you won’t want to leave. Gifts, food, Santa’s post office, reindeer sledge rides, and the snow house/ice bar is AWESOME!! The tubing and maze are good fun too!