Santa Claus Village Visit
Overview
Travel out to Santa Claus Village, about 8 kilometres from Rovaniemi, where the Arctic Circle is marked across the central square and you can step over it on foot. Meet Santa in his office, send mail from his own post office and browse the shops around the village.
Highlights
- Arctic Circle line: Cross the marked line in the central square.
- Santa Claus Office: Meet Santa, who welcomes visitors every day.
- Main Post Office: Send a card with the special Santa Claus postmark.
- Reindeer and huskies: Optional reindeer experiences and the Husky Park, at extra cost.
Good to know
- Time on site: About 3 hours in the village, with the return transfer included.
- Activity level: Easy walking around a compact site; paths can be snowy and slippery in winter.
- Best for: Families with children, first-time visitors to Lapland and anyone who wants to stand on the Arctic Circle.
Facts
History
- In 1927 Finnish radio presenter Markus Rautio announced that Santa lives on Korvatunturi fell in Lapland.
- Roosevelt Cottage, the oldest building in the village, was built in 1950 for Eleanor Roosevelt's visit.
- Rovaniemi was almost destroyed at the end of the Second World War and rebuilt.
Did you know?
- Santa Claus Main Post Office handles about half a million letters each year.
- Letters to Santa in Rovaniemi have arrived from 199 countries.
Tour manager tips
- In winter dress in thermal layers, with a hat, gloves and warm, non-slip boots.
- Personal photos are not allowed during the Santa visit; official pictures are sold separately.
- Agree a regroup point, such as the post office, before the group splits up.
Included in the price
Included
- Return transfer to Santa Claus Village
- Entry to the village grounds
- Arctic Circle crossing
- All taxes and booking fees
Not included: Official photos and videos with Santa, reindeer and husky rides, Arctic Circle certificate, thermal clothing hire, food and drinks, gratuities, personal expenses.
Please note: Access depends on the ticket type booked and on the service being open on the day of your visit and on availability of the transfer service on the day.
Meeting point
Santa Claus Village, Arctic Circle marker
Tähtikuja 1, 96930 Rovaniemi, Finland
Entry fees for museums, monuments and civic sites are set by the authority that runs each one and can change without notice. Figures here are a guide; your final quote confirms them.