Rovaniemi, life 30 degrees below zero
Rovaniemi is a lively university town in Finnish Lapland. That is why Santa Claus has chosen her as his control center. Just 8 kilometers away, Santa's Village , attracts thousands of children every year. The Lappish city is a 1 hour and 15 minute flight from Helsinki. The plane lands at a unique airport decorated with polar animal stuffed animals and Christmas motifs . We have arrived at the Official Santa Claus Airport. As proof of transit of this peculiar place, It is essential to stamp the Santa Claus stamp in the passport.
A 10-minute drive away, the festive atmosphere also pervades Rovaniemi. Its streets are invaded by gigantic snowmen, and sleeping in the Hotel Santa Claus is possible . After a short ride on the local bus, El Pueblo de Santa Claus ends up surprising. The toy workshop, some shops, a snow park, the visiting room where Santa Claus himself receives tourists or his post office are spread over several buildings.
Rovaniemi, a visit to the town of eternal Christmas
In the magical village, a mark on the ground places the Arctic Circle: 66º 34'N 023º51. From this point, the sun does not set during some summer months and does not rise during other winter months. At the Santa Claus Post Office you can send letters and postcards with the Arctic Circle postmark. A red mailbox collects the mail that will arrive at its destination at Christmas and another blue one, the letters that will arrive during the month in which they are sent.
Snowy fir forests, a few kilometers from Santa Claus Village, hide Santa Park, Santa Claus' cabin. In addition, from Rovaniemi, it is possible to hire winter activities: snowshoe excursions, skiing, searching for the northern lights, snowmobile rides, sledding trips pulled by huskies or reindeer...
Riding a sleigh pulled by huskies will become your favorite activity
In summer , when the sun invades 24 hours a day oblivious to the Lappish cold, you can enjoy cruises, kayaking or canoeing on the river with an average temperature of 25ºC. This city of eternal Christmas story is perfect to enjoy as a child.
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