[2025 Rovaniemi Attraction] Travel Guide for Santa Claus Reindeer (Updated Jul)

A magical place where you can meet Santa Claus 🎅🏼 all year round. This dream destination is located in Rovaniemi, Finland, at the Santa Claus Village. In addition to the Santa Claus Office where you can meet Santa, the village offers activities like reindeer sleigh rides, husky sledding, snowmobiling, as well as restaurants and accommodations. It’s a small theme park where you can enjoy a full day of fun ❄️ 《Location》 Rovaniemi 《Duration》 1 day 《Access》 About 30 minutes by bus or taxi from Rovaniemi city. 《Tips》 Be aware that some activities require advance reservations! For example, the husky sledding experience can get fully booked. Also, you need to make a reservation at the counter for the Santa Claus Office as soon as you arrive. There’s also a post office where you can send letters. I sent a letter to myself, scheduled to arrive by next Christmas ✉️❄️ And don’t miss the famous salmon restaurant, Salmon Place. Here, you can enjoy an exquisite salmon plate 🐟. However, it’s a very popular spot, so be prepared for long waits! (During the year-end season, I waited for 2 hours around 4 PM.) Santa Claus Village offers unique experiences you can’t find anywhere else 🎅🏼. Be sure to visit and make unforgettable memories ❄️

Rovaniemi is Santa Claus's hometown. After seeing videos of reindeer pulling sleighs, I really wanted to visit. Three days were perfectly sufficient for a solo trip, and it wasn't too expensive. Day 1 • 7pm: Arrived in Rovaniemi. Stayed in the city center, took a taxi from the airport. • If you arrive before 8pm, you can book a city aurora tour. • The Santa Claus-designated McDonald's is in the city center. It was formerly the northernmost McDonald's in the Arctic Circle. Free postcards are available. Day 2 • Day trip experience: Reindeer sleigh ride + Husky sledding + Santa Claus Village • The departure point can be the city center or Santa Claus Village. Warm clothing is provided. • Reindeer sleigh ride: 10 minutes, the route goes through a small forest, and it's super atmospheric on a sunny day. • Husky sledding: It should be the company's own husky park. There aren't many dogs, but they are very enthusiastic and cute! • After the activities, you can take the bus to Santa Claus Village for free time or return to the city center. • Tip: You can participate in individual experiences directly at Santa Claus Village, but the queues are very long and cold, and it seems that single riders aren't allowed. So, the day trip is very convenient, hop-on hop-off, no queues, and no cold waiting. • I booked an aurora tour with the same company in the evening, but there was only one observation point. Luckily, I saw the dancing aurora, which was super worthwhile. Day 3 • Took a taxi from the city center to Santa Claus Village. • Photo with Santa Claus: Queued for about 1 hour. • Santa Claus can speak Chinese, "Ni Hao," and the atmosphere was amazing. • Afterward, you can send postcards, buy Arctic Circle certificates, and participate in various other activities, but queuing outdoors is really cold and not recommended. • There are live cameras in the village, so you can find yourself on the live stream. Because Rovaniemi is right on the Arctic Circle, the sky is often a beautiful pink and blue when it's sunny, which is super healing. Unlike further north in Norway, the pink hues last a really long time in Finland. Taking a taxi with Uber is very convenient and fast. I chose a homestay in the city center for accommodation. It was over 1,000 RMB and very spacious. Because it's quite cold, waiting for public transport can be quite uncomfortable. Although it's generally said that you'll regret not coming here, and regret even more after coming, there are still things to do. There are a lot of tourists with children, so it can be a bit noisy. As for the temperature, it's quite terrifying. I wore two layers of thermal underwear, two fleeces, a down jacket, a scarf, thermal pants, hiking pants, and cotton pants, and I was still cold.

#100WAYS TO TRAVEL ##SNOW APPRECIATION ##FINLAND ##Santa Claus ##ROMANTIC THINGS ##COOL EXPERIENCE OF TRAVEL Travel experience of Santa Claus Village in Finland Santa Claus Village in Finland is a travel destination I have always dreamed of visiting. This trip made me feel a strong Christmas atmosphere, as if I was in a fairy tale. The village is located in Rovaniemi, above the Arctic Circle, surrounded by stunning white snow. It’s a dreamy Christmas destination for adults and children alike. As soon as you enter the village, you can see the familiar shape of Santa Claus, and the overall decoration style is full of festive joy and warmth. We first visited the Santa Claus Hall, met the legendary Santa Claus in person, and took photos with him. His kind smile and warm greetings made me feel particularly happy. In addition, there are many specialty shops in the village selling a variety of handicrafts and souvenirs, perfect for buying unique gifts. Here we were also lucky enough to experience the fun of skiing, driving a snowmobile and riding on a reindeer cart. These activities let us feel the charm of Finnish winter. Especially riding a reindeer-drawn cart, with only the tinkling of bells on the quiet snow, made me feel as if I had entered a fairy tale world. In the evening, we participated in the candlelight party and lit up small lanterns to create a dreamy atmosphere. Looking up at the stars, the cold air carries a faint fragrance of snow, which makes people feel peaceful and feel the beauty of life. Overall, Santa Claus Village in Finland is not only a tourist attraction, but also a place that can evoke childhood memories. Here, I feel the true meaning of friendship, love and sharing. Every Christmas should have such an atmosphere and blessing. I hope to return to this dreamy place again in the future and relive that pure happiness. --- Visiting Santa Claus Village in Finland has always been a dream destination for me. This trip immersed me in a rich Christmas atmosphere, making it feel like I was living in a fairy tale. Located in Rovaniemi within the Arctic Circle, the village is surrounded by breathtaking white snow landscapes. Whether you're an adult or a child, this place is a magical Christmas destination. As soon as we entered the village, we were greeted by the familiar figure of Santa Claus, and the overall decorations exuded joyful and warm holiday vibes. Our first stop was Santa's Main Post Office, where we had the chance to meet the legendary Santa Claus himself and take photos with him. His friendly smile and warm greetings filled me with happiness. Furthermore, there were many unique shops selling handcrafted goods and souvenirs, perfect for selecting special gifts. Here, we also had the pleasure of experiencing skiing, riding snowmobiles, and sitting in a sled pulled by reindeer. These activities allowed us to embrace the charm of a Finnish winter. Riding a reindeer sled was particularly enchanting; the only sounds were the jingling of bells in the quiet snowy landscape, making me feel as if I'd stepped into a storybook world. In the evening, we participated in a candlelight event where we lit lanterns, creating a dreamy atmosphere. Looking up at the starry sky, the crisp air filled with a faint scent of snow brought me tranquility and a sense of life's beauty. Overall, Santa Claus Village in Finland is not just a tourist attraction but a place that can awaken childhood memories. Here, I felt the true essence of friendship, love, and sharing. Every Christmas should embody such warmth and blessings. I hope to return to this magical place in the future and relive that pure joy.

Reindeer sleigh rides are a must-do when you come to Lapland 🦌 Santa Claus Reindeer is one of the facilities in Santa Claus Village. No reservation required, you can experience a short 5-15 minute ride 🛷 We took the shortest one, but it was just right for people who get bored easily 🤣 . . . 📍Santa Claus Reindeer 🗺️Rovaniemi (Finland) 🕑10:00-16:00 (December 1st-January 10th 10:00-17:00) 💤May 💰450m Reindeer path €25/person #trip_aug #wintertrip #christmas