Photo courtesy of Visit Rovaniemi (Rovaniemi Tourism & Marketing Ltd.)
Welcome to Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland and Official Home of Santa Claus, sits just five miles south of the Arctic Circle. This town at the confluence of the Kemijoki and Ounasjoki rivers has a history dating back some 8,000 years, and a delightfully modern vibe. Take a journey through Rovaniemi with these 21 photos.
Photo courtesy of Visit Rovaniemi (Rovaniemi Tourism & Marketing Ltd.)
Grand Opening of Christmas
As each year approaches its end, Rovaniemi takes center stage as the “Official Home of Santa Claus.” In November, Mr. Claus opens the Christmas season with a speech, followed by more than a month of holiday festivities in Santa Claus Village.
According to local legend, Santa’s original home occupies a secret location in Finnish Lapland. His Rovaniemi office opened in 1985, and the town became the Official Hometown of Santa Claus in 2010.
Photo courtesy of Visit Rovaniemi (Rovaniemi Tourism & Marketing Ltd.)
Santa Claus Village
You don’t have to visit in winter to say hello to Santa. He keeps an office in Santa Claus Village, where more than half a million people visit him each year. While exploring…
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