Rovaniemi

As we Norwegians already know; Santa Claus doesn’t live in Finland. He lives at the North Pole. But we can´t confirm that he doesn’t come and visit Rovaniemi from time to time. And he really should. Nowhere in the world is there put so much effort and love into making a cozy village for Santa. It’s a must see when visiting Rovaniemi and we guarantee that you will long for Christmas like a 4-year-old child. And what is Christmas without Rudolf and his brotherhood of reindeers? In Rovaniemi, you can follow his trails in your own sledge as the northern light blazes across the Arctic deep blue sky. It’s a real journey where fairytales come alive.

If you seek a deeper understanding of Finland, we highly recommend a visit to the historical museum Arktium where you get a dive into the cultures and traditions of the Sami people. And if you are in for a real Arctic experience; visit one of the local Saunas and take a skin dip in the powder snow. It’s the closest you get to the real Arctic life.