Journey

Meet Santa Claus at his home in Lapland

Credits: Riku Pihlanto

Starting Point: Rovaniemi
2-4 days

Journey: Meet Santa Claus at his home in Lapland

Did you know that Santa Claus lives in Finland? It’s true, and you can meet him in person in Lapland any time of year. On this journey, you’ll visit Santa Claus, meet the elves and enjoy festive experiences in Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus®.
Santa Claus Office outside Winter Photo.
Rovaniemi

Santa Claus Office

Visit Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi in the Arctic Circle to visit Santa at home, send Christmas greetings to loved ones and enjoy a variety of Christmas -themed fun. Santa Claus’ Office is the place to meet the big guy every day of the year.

Where to stay

From glass huts to chic Finnish designs, there are plenty of accommodations to choose from in Rovaniemi. Here are a few ideas for where to stay.
The Northern Lights from Aurora Cabin in Apukka Resort Rovaniemi Lapland Finland
Rovaniemi

Apukka Resort Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

Rovaniemi has plenty of tasty restaurants offering everything from rustic, traditional dishes to modern Nordic cuisine. Here are a few suggestions for where to eat.