Rovaniemi: Exploring Santa Claus’ Official Home
Rovaniemi, Finland, is the 5th biggest city in the country in terms of land area and the 16th biggest in terms of population. It serves as the administrative capital of the province of Lapland, which is in the northernmost section of the country. The city also earned the title “The Official Home of Santa Claus” in 2010, mainly because Santa Claus’ original home is believed to be somewhere in Finnish Lapland, and it was logical to make the office in the province’s capital. Thanks to this, tourism is one of the primary industries here, so hotels and lodging areas are pretty abundant. Rovaniemi is served by Rovaniemi Airport, a domestic airfield offering seasonal international flights.
Best Time to Visit
November is one of the most visited months in Rovaniemi, partly because of the blue twilight of the Polar Night viewing and mainly because of this is the time for meeting Santa in his Santa Village. During this month, Santa officially declares the start of the Christmas Season, although the Santa Claus Village is literally open throughout the year. If you want to score discounted Rovaniemi, Finland hotels, come by February during the slow tourism season.
What to Do & Area Attractions
While in Rovaniemi, make sure to visit Santa Claus in SantaPark and enjoy the interesting finds in the Ethnographic Museum. If you’re looking for accommodations, the Arctic City Hotel, Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus, and Scandic Rovaniemi City are good choices as they provide guests with airport shuttles.