Celebrate Santa in Ole Saint Nick’s Home—Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi, Finland. Photo by 66 north on Unsplash

Rovaniemi in Lapland, Finland, is one of the most magical Christmas towns in the world and it also happens to be the home of Ole Saint Nick. The arctic city is filled with reindeer and Santa’s Villiage, with Santa being the focus. This holiday season, make sure to visit these Santa experiences in the area.

Santa’s Sleigh Ride Around the Arctic Circle

While visiting Santa Claus Villiage, you can cross the Arctic Circle on a snowmobile drawn sleigh ride. There are even blankets provided so you can stay nice and cozy during your adventure.

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Santa Claus Safari from Rovaniemi

Start out on a river cruise through the waters of the Kemijoki and Ounasjoki rivers and end at a farm with real reindeer. After your trip, make sure to visit Santa in his home.

Aurora Borealis with Santa Claus

While in Lapland, you have to see the Northern Lights. Santa will watch the stars with you by a warm campfire. Who else can say they watched the Northern Lights with the one and only Santa?

Family Day: Snowmobile, Arctic Animals And Santa’s Village

This experience has all the major highlights of Santa’s village including a snowmobile through the forest, husky and reindeer-drawn sleigh rides, and a visit to the village.