As Rovaniemi rebuilt itself and became a tourism destination — spurred by a visit from Eleanor Roosevelt in 1950 — it entered a new chapter, one that became firmly associated with the man in ...

That changed, however, in 1950 when first-lady Eleanor Roosevelt paid a visit to Rovaniemi to check up on its rebuilding efforts. In advance of her trip, officials built a cabin a few miles north ...

From meeting Santa Claus to enjoying husky-pulled sled rides under the northern lights, Rovaniemi offers a once-in-a-lifetime Arctic adventure for families visiting Finland.

Rovaniemi saw a record 1.2 million overnight visitors in 2023, facing its own challenges as it deals with the surge in tourists. “Nordic is a trend,” said Visit Rovaniemi CEO, Sanna Karkkainen.

From national parks and beautiful lakes to modern cities and the home of Santa Claus, these are the best places to visit in Finland ... Islands,” she says. Rovaniemi is the “Official Hometown ...

Shuffling across icy ground, tourist groups pour into Santa Claus Village, a winter-themed amusement park perched on the edge of the Arctic Circle, just seven kilometres north of Rovaniemi.

A tourist season that stretches from October to March has been anything but jolly for some residents of the “Official Hometown of Santa Claus.” A tourist season that stretches from October to ...

Rovaniemi, the home of Santa Claus Rovaniemi ... If you are lucky, you could even meet Santa Claus in his office if you happen to visit the village during 'office hours.' It is from this village ...

Of course, the actual North Pole is a little more difficult to visit IRL, but Rovaniemi, Finland has become the official town of Santa Claus with a post office that receives over 30,000 letters a ...