Where is the official Santa Claus Village?

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ROVANIEMI: THE OFFICIAL HOMETOWN OF SANTA CLAUS Santa Claus Village is located at the Arctic Circle, about 8 km north from the center of Rovaniemi, the Official Hometown of Santa Claus.

Is there a real Santa’s Village?

Santa Claus Village opened just outside Rovaniemi in 1985. Of course there are other places that lay claim to a Santa or Saint Nick association: Korvatunturi, Finland, claims to be his real home and that Rovaniemi was just created for tourists. Christmas lasts all year around in Rovaniemi, a place of anticipation.

Why was Santa Claus Village built?

Santa wanted to safeguard the tranquility of his secret hiding place and came up with a superb idea that also allowed him to meet people who love Christmas and his many friends who come to greet him. It was around half a century ago that Santa Claus started to frequently visit the Arctic Circle near Rovaniemi.

Is Santa Claus Village free?

Price There is no entrance fee to the Santa Claus Village.

Where is the location of Santa Claus Village?

Santa Claus Village is located about 8 kilometres (5 mi) northeast of Rovaniemi and about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from the Rovaniemi Airport. The first original home of Santa Claus was Korvatunturi.

Where is the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi?

Santa Claus Village is located about 8 km northeast of Rovaniemi and about 2 km from the Rovaniemi Airport. Rovaniemi city bus route 8 travels between the Rovaniemi Railway Station and the Santa Claus Village.

When did the Santa Claus Village open in Finland?

Santa Claus Village. Santa Claus Village is an amusement park in Rovaniemi in the Lapland region of Finland. It was opened in 1985.

Where was the first home of Santa Claus?

Santa Claus Village is located about 8 kilometres (5 mi) northeast of Rovaniemi and about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from the Rovaniemi Airport. The first original home of Santa Claus was Korvatunturi. In 1985, Rovaniemi was declared as an official hometown of Santa Claus.