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Santa Claus Village, Tähtikuja 1, Rovaniemi (2024)

10/12/2024

Winter’s most beloved giants have arrived! ⛄️☃️✨ Our giant snowmen are here again, ready to charm visitors of all ages. Come admire their frosty splendor and capture the perfect winter memory ❄️📸

06/12/2024

Snowman World - Lumiukkomaailma has opened today 🤩

06/12/2024

Happy Independence Day Finland 🇫🇮

Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää Suomi 🇫🇮

02/12/2024

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Despite last night's rain, our short rides (400m and 800m) are available daily from 10 AM to 5 PM in Santa Claus Village

Visit Rovaniemi - the Official Hometown of Santa Claus
Santa Claus Village

01/12/2024

First of December! 😍 Who is ready for Christmas?

30/11/2024

Great news for EV drivers! 🚗⚡ Shell HelmiSimpukka Napapiiri now offers 12 high-capacity electric vehicle charging points!
Open 24/7, Shell also provides expert fuel services, a well-stocked shop, free Helmi WiFi, and delicious meals at the restaurant.

Shell Helmisimpukka Napapiiri is located on the other side of the big road next to Santa Claus Village. Please use the underpass to get to there. Do not cross the high-traffic road!

24/11/2024

One month until Christmas 🎅🏻🎄🎁❤️

23/11/2024

Santa Claus in on his way -event will take place in a month 🎅🏼🦌

Come and wish Santa a good trip together with elves and Christmassy music! 🎄

The event is on Monday 23.12. at 19:30 in Santa Claus Village and you all are welcome to join. ❤️

The event is also Livestreamed around the world, so anyone can join! 😍🌏

Visit Rovaniemi - the Official Hometown of Santa Claus

22/11/2024

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21/11/2024

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❗Important Update on the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Event in Rovaniemi ❗

Due to the harsh weather and strong winds today, the drone show has been cancelled. However, the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck will be on-site with Coca-Cola being served to spread the Christmas Magic! ❤

At the event, you can visit the iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck at the Northern end of Santa Claus Village to enjoy the magical atmosphere, take photos, and enjoy a can of Coca-Cola.

We remind everyone to dress warmly and appropriately for the winter conditions, as the weather today is harsh and windy!

🗓 When: Today, November 21st, from 17:00 to 21:00
📍 Where: Northern end of Santa Claus Village
🚌 Transportation: Free shuttle buss connection drives non-stop between the city center (Korkalonkatu 26) and Santa Claus Village from 15:30 until 22:30 (the last bus from the city center to Santa Claus Village at 21:00).

We apologize for the change and thank you for understanding.

Santa Claus Village

21/11/2024

❗Important Update on the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Event in Rovaniemi ❗

Due to the harsh weather and strong winds today, the drone show has been cancelled. However, the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck will be on-site with Coca-Cola being served to spread the Christmas Magic! ❤

Coca-Cola Christmas Truck is in Santa Claus Village – TODAY! ✨🤩

Decorated with thousands of lights, the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck will tour Finland for the sixth time from November 21st to December 7th. An exceptional opening event will take place in Santa Claus Village featuring a breathtaking light show with 1000 drones — a spectacle never before seen in Finland.

✨ The Coca-Cola Christmas Truck tour opening event will be held at Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, November 21st from 17:00 to 21:00, after which it will be off to other cities in Finland.

✨ A massive drone performance will light up the sky as 1000 drones are flying in the air above the Arctic Circle. This is the largest drone show ever seen in Finland, and such performances are still quite rare worldwide.

✨ At the event, visitors can also enjoy sugar-free Coca-Cola. Empty cans can be used to participate in a charity roulette with a chance to win Christmas-themed prizes. All deposits from collected cans will be donated to food gift cards for low-income families through the Finnish Red Cross.

✨ The age limit to the event is 13 years old. Younger attendees are welcome with their guardians.

What? ⬇️
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck

Where? ⬇️
at the Northern end of Santa Claus Village

When? ⬇️
Today, Thursday, November 21st, from 17:00 to 21:00. Finland’s largest drone light show will take place between 17:30 and 18:30. Weather permitting.

20/11/2024

Tomorrow 😍

16/11/2024

Are you still looking for accommodation for December or winter in Rovaniemi? Have a look at this 🛏️🤩

The Haven of Riverside - Villa Sieripirtti is a charming log cottage accompanied by a separate sauna cabin, nestled in the serene woodlands along the picturesque Kemijoki River. Located just 22 km southeast of Santa Claus Village, it offers a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature.

The villa accommodates up to 14 guests and features a spacious, open-plan living and dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and four cozy bedrooms, each fitted with bunk beds. The lower bunks comfortably sleep two people. Additionally, the villa includes two modern toilet and shower rooms for your convenience.

The sauna cabin is a perfect place to unwind, boasting a traditional wood-burning stove, a spacious shower area with three showers, and a pull-out sofa bed that sleeps two. It also features a small kitchenette with seating for two and all the essentials for a comfortable stay.

Outside, the garden invites you to relax and connect with nature. Enjoy campfire treats around the outdoor firepit or gather in the barbecue hut for a cozy meal, all surrounded by the beauty of the woodland landscape.

📸 Please note that these photos were taken in previous years and that there is not as much snow at the moment

11/11/2024

Hotel Metsähirvas has earned the Sustainable Travel Finland certificate! 🥳🌱

The hotel’s sustainability journey includes big steps like reducing carbon emissions with local wood-chip heating, in-house solar panels, and certified green electricity.

Located just 20 km from Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi’s countryside, Hotel Metsähirvas—part of the Santa Claus Village cooperative—is setting a true example of sustainable tourism! 🌍✨