How do i get from rovaniemi city centre to santa claus village. See all 20 santa claus village tours on tripadvisor. Family guide to santa claus village finland peachy keenes. Dec 26, 2016 christmas morning 2016 ryan opens surprised presents most of the gifts were from family and friends. Santa claus was still welcoming guests in his office. In the village you may also visit santa claus post office and order the real letter from santa for the next christmas for your children and friends. The company was established in 1999 and grows little by little every year. Utilizing his personal collection of pictures, memorabilia, and rare park photographs, readers can once again reminisce about the fun of santa s. Book below online your visit or buy entrance tickets at santa claus. Santa claus village rovaniemi updated may 2020 top tips. Adrenaline seekers experience every twist, turn, and drop. This is the place where christmas magic lives year round and where santa and his joyful elves make presents for children. Allow approximately 2h autoroute 50, then 15 north to exit 76.
Santa claus village and santa claus office are located at the arctic circle. Stop by the original santa claus post office, where children can sit at antique school desks and pen their letters to santa. At santa claus village in rovaniemi, finland, the smells of gingerbread will waft from the fascinating new tourist attraction, the mrs. How should i book accommodation in rovaniemi during christmas and new year. See all 21 santa claus village tours on tripadvisor. Santa claus holiday village, rovaniemi 2019 updated. Restaurants, cafes et bars dans le village du pere noel a rovaniemi.
Christmas house restaurant is open from morning to evening. The individual shops, restaurants and activity centres have their own opening times, so it is best to check their opening hours on the individual websites. If you opt for a long ride with a 3hour full program, book it in advance. If you are looking to book a reindeer sleigh ride in lapland, the reindeer ride operated by santa claus reindeer is the most accessible, behind the main office of santa. Santa claus village in rovaniemi in lapland finland arctic circle. All apartments comes with floortoceiling windows, sauna and a private outdoor hot tub. She knows the truth about santa claus and i was worried that she would be bored to death. Top 10 hotels in santa claus village, finland cancel free. Fill out our job application for either under or over 18 years of age. Book to see santa in santa claus village rovaniemi forum. To get there from rovaniemi city centre, take local bus no. Santa claus village rovaniemi all you need to know. Check waiting time because we guess during high season, it must get pretty crowded.
Be prepared, that it is usually colder in rovaniemi than in helsinki. The book santa claus is comin to town is a delightful version of a classic. The illustrations are wonderful, warm, charming and delightful and bring a special meaning to the story. Santa claus village before christmas 2019 rovaniemi. We were able to find posted information that stated santa claus village is open from 10. All of the rovaniemi santa claus holiday village shops, with the exception of christmas house gift shop, are independently owned and operated. Therefore different companies have different opening hours. Santa claus office, santa claus post office and santa claus gift house where arctic circle information is located will be open from 1. The village is located right on the arctic circle, and there are plenty of other incredible things to see and do around rovaniemi, finland. Do you need to book in advance to visit santa claus office.
Santa claus village rovaniemi 2020 what to know before. Santa claus village is a holiday village located 10 km outside of rovaniemi, finland. We recommend booking santa claus village tours ahead of time to secure your spot. There are lots of souvenir and gift shops, and restaurants dotted around santa claus village, you can even get your passport stamped for a few euro cents in one of the gift shops. She still talks about it, which just goes to show that everyone can enjoy the. Then, travel through countryside to the magical santa claus village and come face to face with the great man himself in the santa claus office. Santa claus christmas cottage in santas village rovaniemi. Santa claus village just before christmas 2019 rovaniemi lapland finland arctic circle meet father christmas, visit santa claus reindeer, santa.
The santa claus village is located in rovaniemi, finland steps from the arctic circle. For the latest information or opening hours for an individual company of santa claus village, please visit directly the website of the company in. Opening hours santa claus office, arctic circle, rovaniemi. The saint who would be santa claus is the best of hagiography combined with the best of secular history, all liberally spiced with the passion and verve of a good biographer in thrall to his subject. Its unusual today that a kid over 7 or 8 still believes. Santa claus main post office is a tourist destination in santa claus village in the arctic circle, about 8 kilometres north of rovaniemi. Santa claus has the village full of new fun this year for both kids and parents. Santa claus village rovaniemi 2020 all you need to know. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. We are following the directives of the provincial health authorities and will update our covid19 response page with more information regarding season dates as it becomes available. Santa claus village is an amusement park in rovaniemi in the lapland region of finland. Located within santa claus village, glass resort is set in rovaniemi. Opening day for our 2020 season is saturday, may 23.
Santa is always sitting in his office, you will have a chance to meet him and whisper your christmas wishes on his ear. For the latest information or opening hours for an individual company of. Allow a little less than an hour exit 76 of autoroute 15 north. You can also get some additional santa claus village info by clicking here. Frequently asked questions santa claus village rovaniemi. Regardless of growth, we stay true to our values, which are the soul of what we do.
The life and adventures of santa claus frank baum village books. Village du pere noel family activities laurentians. The opening hours of the santa claus village vary from time to time, so make sure you double check the timings before your visit. But you have to wait more than two hours to see santa claus on christmas eve. Santa claus is located on the land of santa claus reindeer resort. Unlike santa claus village, which is outside and subjected to 20 degrees below zero, santas park is entirely built underground and kept nice and warm. However, there is an office hour for santa claus and he may not be in the office all the time even when the village is open. Santa claus village with kids all you need to know. Northern lights trips to aurora station in rovaniemi.
Book below online your visit or buy entrance tickets at santa claus reindeers. Santa claus village is a welcoming city where you can spend time checking out the local cuisine. Santa claus village might not have wellknown attractions within the city, but you wont need to venture far to find top places to visit like santapark. Santa claus village you can meet santa claus and cross the magical arctic circle every day at the santa claus village in rovaniemi. What our happy parents say about us we have been going to the village for several years. In the 1950s a yearold might still believe in santa claus, mr.
One of the most costefficient ways of visiting santa claus village is by own or rental car. Make sure to tour the stunning 1880 santa claus church. You can meet with the real santa claus, participate in reindeer and husky safaris, hunt for northern light and visit several different shops that offer crafts and souvenirs from lapland. We wanted to experience the village after dark and. Santan village is the premier destination for all your shopping, dining and entertainment needs. In the surrounding area, you wont want to miss out on seeing otvotien uimaranta and ounasvaara. Check your naughty or nice rating on the new niceometer. Thanks to english, we have tantalizing glimpses of what actually shaped the man into the saint, and both into an icon. From thrill rides and kiddie rides, to roller coasters, family classics and animal attractions, santa s village family fun and amusement park has something for everyone in the family. Santas village is closed wednesday, january 1, 2020 through friday, may 22, 2020. Hotels near santa claus village main post office, finland. This outdoor center is truly a unique, distinctive lifestyle center that offers customers rich and varied activities, discoveries, experiences and amenities combined with a special blend of stores, restaurants and entertainment including apple, macys, coach, and more. Visit the new toy workshop to choose your personal elf buddy and see the most incredible toy making machine yet. There is a live line to see the santa withour breacks during working hours.
Visit the main post office to send santa clausstamped greetings, join an arctic circle crossing ceremony, and enjoy the shops, elves workshops, snow activities, cafes and more. Continue with the taxi to santa claus village on the arctic circle. Opening hours of santa claus village during christmas season. Santa claus village rovaniemi, finland attractions. Please note that your information will be placed into our customer database for the santa s village azoosment park. The santa claus holiday village is located at the heart of santa claus village in. Frequently asked questions santa claus village rovaniemi finland. Visiting the santa claus village in rovaniemi, is a. I also like to get some fun childrens books to get my son excited about the trip. These attractions typically are open every day the park is operating including summertime, halloween, christmastime, and new years eve. Also santa village is like an amusement park, if you want to see the serene and beautiful snow country, i recommend going to the back of santa village where husky park is located or to ranua zoo.
A santa claus s office is located inside the main building of the village, for visitors to take photographs and chat with santa claus. Plan a day of play for your team and their families. Pay a visit to the historic, 1935 santa claus statue. Santa claus office is located in santa claus village, arctic circle, lapland. See availability the fine print if you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform santa claus holiday village in advance. Santa claus holiday village accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival. The doors of santa claus office are temporarily closed, but do not to worry, you are still able to meet santa claus daily via a internet live stream at 1. Santa claus village rovaniemi all you need to know before. Hours of operation please note that due to the covid19 pandemic our season opening has been postponed. Join the elves postal workers as they sort through some 700,000 letters to santa. This enchanting book whisks children to the north pole.
Visit santa claus village on your trip to rovaniemi or finland. It is remeniscent to the holiday song, with the exception of a few added lines here and there. Santa in finland, where marketing triumphs over geography. Rovaniemi is the official hometown of santa claus, and the citys most famous resident can be visited every day of the year in santa claus village right on the arctic circle, an attraction that draws more than 500 000 annual visitors from all around the world. To keep the magic alive, using your own cameras, phones and other recording gadgets is prohibited. The best reindeer ride rovaniemi has to offer in the santa claus village itself. There are many souvenir shops as well as santas main post office, programme service companies and cafes and restaurants in the santa claus village. On a very cold day in finland this place is a great refuge for a cold snowy day. Join us for a guided tour of santa claus secret village, santa s park and enjoy the magic of lapland with your loved ones.
Dec 05, 2016 you can check the opening times and transport information at the santa claus village website. For a truly magical christmas, visiting santa in lapland, finland is an unforgettable experience for all the family. This is a great book to read during the christmas season. There are many souvenir shops as well as santa s main post office, programme service companies and cafes and restaurants in the santa claus village. Wenz is the dundee parks resident santa claus and official historian. The santa claus village opening times can be found here. Arctic circle snowmobile park santa claus village rovaniemi.
The official santa claus village is built atop the arctic circle marker, denoted by a line painted on the pavement arctic circle certificates cost 4. Santa claus village in rovaniemi is not a single company, but over 40 firms working together in the arctic circle area. Ultimate reindeer ride rovaniemi style at santa claus village. For the latest information or opening hours for an individual company of santa claus village, please visit directly the website of the company in question. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. Santa claus village is located about 8 kilometres 5 mi northeast of rovaniemi and about 2 kilometres 1. Santa claus office is open every day, free admission. Meet the one and only santa claus in rovaniemi finland tours. Santa claus village in rovaniemi in lapland finland arctic. Its a complimentary parkwide scavenger hunt featuring elves from a to z. Besides his duties at santa s village, wenz has been seen in numerous televised parades and national holiday events. Post office has also it magical arctic circle stamps. Arctic circle snowmobile park is a finnish family business, based in the santa claus village.
It is a perfect destination for families and those who still admire the christmas spirit year by year. We provide our guests with fully equipped cottages and our main building is right next to our friends santa s house. Visiting santa claus village travel the whole world. However, santa village is made up of individual establishments. The christmas house restaurant and souvenir shop, christmas exhibition and all the services of the santa claus village. It is open all year and over 100 international media and about half a million visitors from around the world are welcomed by christmasdressed postal elves.
Rovaniemi 0 miles from santa claus village main post office the santa claus holiday village is located at the heart of santa claus. When is santa claus village arktikum museum and arctic science centre ranua wildlife park etc. Santa claus village is open every day and draws over 500,000 visitors from around the world each year. Santa claus office rovaniemi 2020 all you need to know. Staying next door to santa in the santa claus holiday village provides a holiday full of christmas spirit for the whole family. Dec 20, 2017 santa claus village in finland attracts half a million visitors a year. Santa claus holiday village, rovaniemi updated 2020 prices. Theres a mixture of humdrum souvenir stands and classier shops, some selling sami handicrafts.