Santa Claus Village
Santa Claus Village is located 8 kilometers north of Rovaniemi on the Arctic Circle. Every year, it attracts tourists from all over the world who are eager to catch a glimpse of Santa Claus. The reindeer park, enclosed by wooden fences, is home to many beautiful reindeer. In the summer, they lazily lie on the lawn enjoying the sunshine; in the winter, especially during Christmas, these lovely reindeer become hardworking helpers for Santa Claus and tourists, pulling sleighs through the snow. Visitors are immersed in the snowy festivities, experiencing the joy and warmth of Christmas, just like the beautiful and vivid scenes depicted on Christmas cards.
Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park
In Finland, the official Arctic Circle boundary is located at the intersection of Rovaniemi and Sodankylä, with the formal boundary marker standing in Santa Claus Village. Visitors here can straddle the latitude of 66 degrees 33 minutes north and take a photo, and receive a certificate of reaching the Arctic Circle at the visitor center. As night falls, colorful lights illuminate the entire area along the Arctic Circle line, lighting up the dreams and passions of visitors. This place is filled with a dreamy and romantic atmosphere, making people linger and forget to leave.
Santa Park
Santa Park, also known as Santa Claus' Cavern, is only 2 kilometers away from Rovaniemi Airport and is a must-visit for Christmas enthusiasts. This large amusement park, themed around Santa Claus, is located under a small hill and is uniquely decorated like a cartoon world. It offers a wide range of attractions: amusement rides, reindeer sleigh rides, puppet theater, Christmas parties, multimedia shows, and high-tech seasonal landscape experiences, with surprises at every turn.
Icebreaker Sampo
The Sampo is a unique passenger icebreaker in the world, launched in 1960, with a light displacement of only 3540 tons. This tonnage is rare among modern icebreakers, but its unique ability is truly astonishing, capable of easily breaking through ice up to 8 meters thick. From December to April each year, the ice in the northern part of the Gulf of Bothnia reaches an impressive thickness of several feet, and tourists can board the icebreaker to experience this incredible spectacle. The icebreaker departs from Ajos port, with the entire sightseeing trip lasting about 4 hours. In summer, the icebreaker is open as a comfortable restaurant and café, offering visitors a different kind of comfort and delight.
BearhillHusky
BearhillHusky. This farm is renowned for its husky sledding program, allowing you to roam 20 kilometers deep into the forests of Lapland. The dogs are very friendly, and the guides are experienced experts. Additionally, BearhillHusky has received the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and is one of the well-regarded husky farms in the area. Don't miss this rare opportunity to explore the beauty of nature in the Nordic polar region with adorable huskies.
