Santa Claus’ original home lies in the mysterious Korvatunturi (“Ear Fell”) in Finnish Lapland. Since the exact location is a secret only known to a chosen few, he decided to establish an office in Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland, in 1985. Rovaniemi received the status of the Official Hometown of Santa Claus in 2010.
Location:
Rovaniemi
Type of excursion:
3-hour excursions
Season:
All Year
Availability:
available
Number of people:
1
Duration:
3 hours
Transport:
Christmas House & Santa Claus Experience
The main building of Santa Claus Holiday Village, also known as the Christmas House, hosts a unique Christmas-themed exhibition and a professional photography service with Santa Claus himself. This magical experience takes place right on the Arctic Circle and is perfect for visitors of all ages.
The exhibition covers approximately 400 m² and includes two fascinating sections:
Finnish Christmas traditions and the story of Lapland’s Santa Claus, Joulupukki
The most well-known Christmas traditions from around the world
The exhibition showcases both modern-day Christmas customs and centuries-old Finnish and international traditions, complemented by captivating Christmas videos in the permanent display.
At the Christmas House, you’ll also have the opportunity to meet Santa Claus in person and capture this special moment with a high-quality professional photograph. As a keepsake, you will receive two official certificates from Santa Claus:
Certificate of Meeting Santa Claus at the Arctic Circle
Santa’s Niceness Certificate
For an additional charge, you can book a VIP 20-minute meeting with Santa Claus, which includes:
Escort by a VIP Elf as your personal guide
Priority access with no queues
Services of a professional Photographer Elf
One printed photo with Santa Claus (A4 size)
A personal gift from Santa Claus
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Arctic Circle Crossing Certificate
Entrance to the Christmas exhibition
Children:
Children aged 0–3 years participate free of charge
A truly heartwarming experience combining Christmas magic, tradition, and unforgettable memories at the Arctic Circle.
