Santa Claus' Main Post Office, Post office and tourist attraction in Santa Claus Village, Arctic Circle, Finland.
Santa Claus' Main Post Office is a working postal facility in Santa Claus Village with natural stone walls and pine wood interiors that serve both postal functions and visitor needs. The distinctive red mailbox at the entrance collects Christmas correspondence sent from destinations worldwide.
The post office was established in 1950 when Eleanor Roosevelt inaugurated it by mailing the first letter with an Arctic Circle stamp in November. This early connection to a prominent world figure established the facility's international significance from its inception.
Visitors from around the world come here to send holiday greetings and Christmas cards with the Arctic postmark, creating a ritual that connects them to the festive spirit of the location. The space has become a gathering point where travelers express their connection to both the season and the Arctic region.
The post office operates with extended hours from 9:00 to 20:00 during December and maintains standard postal services throughout the rest of the year. Visitors should expect wait times, especially during the peak December season when many people wish to send Christmas mail.
This facility holds the sole worldwide authorization to use the exclusive Arctic Circle postmark, making it the only place where correspondence can receive this specialized stamp. Every letter posted here becomes a memento of its northern Arctic origin.
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