Santa Claus Village is a group of wooden buildings featuring Christmas-themed landscapes and experiences. Every year, a large number of tourists come here to catch a glimpse of Santa Claus. The Santa Claus Office in the village is an institution responsible for receiving children from various countries. The 'certified' Santa Claus here answers children's curious and strange questions. The Arctic Circle just happens to pass through the village. When visiting, you can find a white line marking the latitude of the Arctic Circle and also receive a certificate for crossing the circle.
Santa Claus Village is located on the Arctic Circle, 8 kilometers north of Rovaniemi. The buildings in the village are all made of wood, covered with thick white snow, red decorations, and Christmas trees full of gifts. Here, it feels like Christmas every day. In the evening, when the golden lights envelop this quiet little village, it feels like being in a fairy tale Christmas, warm and beautiful.
Santa Claus Post Office
In the Christmas Village, there is a Santa Claus Post Office that receives postcards and letters from all over the world. Santa Claus replies to the senders in different languages, bringing them blessings from Santa Claus. Besides postcards, there are also many dolls, Christmas decorations, postcards, and other small items for sale here. Each one is beautiful and exquisite, making you want to take them all home.
Reindeer Farm
A reindeer farm run by a Sami family, located 14 kilometers from Inari on the Kittla road. Here you can see Sami performances and in winter, you can also embark on a reindeer journey.
Arktikum Science Centre
The Arktikum Science Centre is located in the center of Rovaniemi. Its glass corridor, over 120 meters long, resembles a raised transparent cave in the wilderness, extending all the way to the banks of the Ounas River, creating a stunning sight. The museum is divided into two floors and features many small exhibition halls. Each hall has a different theme, ranging from Finnish history to polar animals and the Northern Lights, allowing visitors to explore at their own pace.
Rovaniemi Church
Although this church is not very large, its overall design is exceptionally exquisite. Especially when covered in snow, it appears even more sacred and solemn. The interior furnishings of the church are quite ordinary, but combined with the mural of Jesus at the front, it unexpectedly brings a sense of tranquility. It is a great place to quietly reflect away from the hustle and bustle.
