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Visit the cosmopolitan Capital of Lapland, the festive city with so much to offer!
Rovaniemi is the place everybody identifies as the home of Santa with the twinkling lights of Santa Claus Village but there is so much more to this vibrant city. Nestled between the hills of Ounasvaara and Korkalovaara, Rovaniemi is the administrative capital and commercial centre of the region of Lapland.
The centre of Rovaniemi has an abundance of shops, café bars and restaurants and for those with some free time in their schedule its worth taking a wander around.
Santa Claus Village is a festive illuminated enclave which draws guests from across the globe to visit Santa, send mail to loved ones from the official Santa Claus Post Office and to enjoy the magical, sparkling lights that decorate every inch of the village. A special string of bright blue lights stretching across the village mark the exact position of the Arctic Circle.
If you're staying for a few days, then it’s definitely worth arranging an excursion to Ranua Wildlife Park which is just under an hour's drive out of the city. However, you don't have to travel far outside of the town to enjoy some of the best activities that Lapland has to offer. Due to Rovaniemi's size and significance with regards to all things festive, there are numerous activities and excursions on offer such as Santa Claus Village, SantaPark, the Arktikum Museum and Science centre and much more! The Arktikum is especially interesting because it offers a unique insight into the nature and the culture of the North, from prehistoric times to a guess at the future. All visits to meet Santa take place outside the city in locations such as Santa Park, Santa Claus Village or Joulukka – Santa Claus’ Secret Forest.
Rovaniemi has such a lot to offer its visitors. Its commercialised and bustling city centre and festive areas become extremely busy during the festive season however you don’t need to look far outside the city to find a more tranquil and unspoilt landscape.
Fun Fact: Santa Claus Village was created in 1950 when Eleanor Roosevelt visited Rovaniemi to see how the US initiative Marshall Plan was helping with the rebuilding of Rovaniemi which had been destroyed during WWII. She wanted to visit the Arctic Circle, so city officials rushed to build a festive cabin 8km north of the city centre. The cabin marked the birthplace of Santa Claus Village and still stands today beside Santa Claus Post Office!
A Tunturi Suite is a spacious, bright & attractively furnished suite with a balcony overlooking the winter wonderland of the Luosto Fells.
Trips available from £1,729 per adult
A stylish 4 bedroom deluxe Log Cabin in the heart of Luosto.
Trips available from £1,995 per adult
A large, spacious 5 Bedroom Log Cabin that can sleep up to 14 people.Ideal for groups.
Trips available from £1,845 per adult
Hotel Santa Claus is in the thick of Rovaniemi's action, with restaurants, shops and bars on the doorstep. What's more, you're a 5-minute drive from attractions like Santa Park and Santa Claus Village.
3 Restaurants to choose from
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The Hotel Santa Claus promises a comfortable stay in the heart of Rovaniemi. When you're weary after a busy day of festive fun in Santa's Village, the hotel's sauna is sure to warm you up. Afterwards, you can choose from something traditional or food straight from the grill in the...
Central location
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The traditional feeling Scandic Pohjanhovi (formerly the Cumulus Resort Pohjanhovi) is the oldest hotel in Rovaniemi and a great base for your Lapland experience as it's in the centre of Rovaniemi, close to Santa's Village.
Daytime activity programme
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The hilltop Forest Heights looks out over Rovaniemi and its surrounding countryside, so the views are great.
Next to the Ounasvaara ski resort
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Set in the heart of Ounasvaara, on the edge of Rovaniemi, the Santasport specialises in active holidays and wellbeing breaks. There's something for all ages and fitness levels, so it's a great choice for families.
Children's Play Area
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The Winter Wonderland Hotel and Cabins are surrounded by wilderness scenery. The deluxe cabins come with luxury touches such as hot tubs.
On the edge of a frozen lake
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The Christmas Cottages have been built so you can make the most of the great outdoors. Each property is less than a 10 minutes walk from the shops.
300m from the slopes
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In the heart of Rovaniemi, the traditionally-styled Scandic Rovaniemi Hotel is a great base for going to meet Father Christmas or trying to spot the Northern Lights. Warm up from your winter adventure in the sauna whilst admiring the beautiful views of the surrounding city and river, before heading to...
Central City Location
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