Santa Claus Village, Theme park at Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, Finland.
Santa Claus Village comprises multiple indoor and outdoor spaces where visitors encounter Santa, send mail from the Arctic Circle post office, and cross the polar line.
The village started operations in 1985 after Finland's national radio program established Santa's workshop to welcome international tourists at the Arctic Circle.
The village incorporates Finnish traditions through reindeer encounters, local crafts displays, and regional food offerings in multiple restaurants serving Lappish specialties.
The park remains open every day of the year, with admission to the main area free of charge, while specific activities require separate entrance fees.
Santa's Main Post Office processes over 500,000 letters annually, marking each piece of mail with a special Arctic Circle postmark.
Location: Rovaniemi
Inception: 1985
Address: Tähtitie 1
Website: https://santaclausvillage.info
GPS coordinates: 66.55056,25.88944
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:25
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