The Christmas season has arrived in Rovaniemi! This guide presents the city's winter season events and activities that make Santa's hometown a perfect Christmas destination for both locals and visitors.
At Lordi Square, you'll find the traditional Christmas market with its stalls and warming treats. In the Arctic Circle area, you can visit Santa Claus Village, and regular Christmas events are held in the city center. Around Arktikum and Pilke, you can admire winter light installations, and from the top of Ounasvaara hill, you can enjoy magnificent views of the Christmas city.
Happy Holidays!
Rovaniemi Events Events
Santa Claus Secret Forest (Rovaniemi) • 0.4 miles
Interactive elf academy with graduation ceremony
The Grand Opening of Christmas Season in Rovaniemi (Rovaniemi) • 4.7 miles
Official Christmas Season opening with Santa Claus
Christmas Markets at Santa Claus Village (Napapiiri) • 4.7 miles
Meet Santa Claus daily on the Arctic Circle.
Santa Claus is on his way (Napapiiri) • 4.7 miles
Meet Santa Claus at his official hometown
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