This is the experience of visiting Santa Claus House in Rovaniemi: schedules

When you consider your first trip in winter to the Finnish Lapland, and you look for the activities y essential visits, as a top they will offer you the visit of Santa Claus Village near Rovaniemi.

If, indeed, it is about going to visit! santa claus house!

I assure you that this visit is not only of interest to children, but also to adults whose faces during it reflect the return to the illusions of childhood.

This enclave close to the city of Rovaniemi, one of the most important of the Lapland region in Finland, I visited it for the first time many years ago during my trip to North Cape in van

And I mean the enclave, not the Santa Claus village, which did not exist at that time.

How to cross and visit the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi

The interest of this enclave. and the reason why we then made a stop on the route is that it is the place near Rovaniemi where you can Cross the imaginary line of Arctic Circle.

At that time, in this place you could only find a sign indicating said geographical landmark, and a small wooden house next to the point on the road where a line on the road marked the aforementioned imaginary line.

Of course we tourists did the typical photo crossing the Arctic Circle.

Roosevelt's cabin in Rovaniemi

The aforementioned wooden house, known as the Roosevelt's Cabin, has historical importance.

It was hastily built in 1950 when the first lady of the United States decided to visit this place to find out how the reconstruction work in this area of Finland, greatly affected by the Second World War.

The cabin was intended to host the welcome ceremony, and as a curiosity I will tell you that it was built 108 meters further south of the true geographical line of the Arctic Circle.

But the truth is that, from then on, the cabin it turned into a tourist attraction.

It was an essential stop for those of us who were traveling through the area and stopped to take the typical photo, in addition to having a coffee or buying a souvenir.

Finally, in 1965 a new cabin was built in the geographically exact location of the Arctic Circle (the one I saw on my trip...), and in the 70s around 90.000 visitors a year passed through this place.

What to see when visiting Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi

From that cabin is how, especially since the year 2000, the various attractions of a complex known as the Santa Claus Village.

It is a group of buildings located eight kilometers north of Rovaniemi, considered the birthplace of Santa Claus, and whose first office was installed in 1985.

Now when you get to Santa Claus Village, you find various attractions that in some way can remind you of a Theme Park, although not in a closed area, but open to all visitors.

How to visit Santa Claus at his house in Rovaniemi

The most notable corner is undoubtedly the Santa Claus House, also known as Papai Noel, the first place where all visitors go.

To give you an idea, when you enter you have the feeling of finding yourself in a small theme park attraction.

Going through different rooms decorated with all kinds of objects that refer to Santa Claus, you reach the crowning moment which is greeting the same person in person Papai Noel.

This character is waiting for you sitting in his chair and invites you to sit down to have a brief chat while, in parallel, they are taking some photos and a video of you.

Then when leaving the building, in the store remembrances is where you can purchase these graphic souvenirs.

La Santa Claus House It is open at all times of the year, not only in winter, and for the thousands of visitors who come to it every day. greet Santa Claus, you must be prepared for the possible long queue that forms to make the visit.

The Santa Claus House schedules They are every day of the week, in winter, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and in the months from June to August, from 9 a.m. to 18 p.m., and the Admission is free.

La Admission to Santa Claus House is free, and here you can check the schedules in detail, including special days.

Rovaniemi Santa Claus Village Post Office

Another place to visit is the Santa Claus Post Office, which is managed by the Finnish Post Office.

It is a beautiful establishment, very comfortable and colorful, where you can send your letter to Santa Claus, for which you have cozy sofas and the warmth of a fireplace so that writing your own letter is a very pleasant experience.

You have the opportunity to see numerous letters, and you will be surprised by the original and often endearing requests of visitors who have left their letter.

As a curiosity, when we visited it, a blackboard indicated that in said Santa Claus Post Office More than 17 million letters had already been received from 199 countries around the world.

And it is also highlighted that during the time of Christmas, Santa Claus It received about 32.000 letters a day at that post office, with China, Poland and Italy occupying the top countries of origin.

Snowman World in Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi

Another corner to visit in Santa Claus Village is Snowman world.

These are facilities that bring together a ice bar and restaurant, as well as a small ice Hotel.

In said ice restaurant you can taste the most typical dish of the area, the salmon soup, which taken hot is very comforting.

During the visit there is also the possibility of descending on large tires down an icy ramp; It is a short experience but I assure you that you reach more speed than you expect.

Reindeer and husky in Santa Claus Village

At Santa Claus village There are other activities, some very suitable for children, and within what is configured as SantaPark.

So, for example, you can take a short tour through the forest riding a husky dog ​​sled.

Or if you prefer a quieter ride, you can opt for the sleigh pulled by a reindeer.

In short, the visit of Santa Claus Village It is an essential experience in your trip to Rovaniemi, Especially in winter; and it will surely also be an unforgettable experience.

Santa Claus house schedule in Rovaniemi

In view of a possible trip, you should consult the availability of the different areas and their schedules, since these change throughout the year.

Santa Claus Tour in Rovaniemi

In view of your visit to Santa Claus Village, you have the option of signing up for a tour from Rovaniemi.

With a total duration of six hours, from Rovaniemi you will go to the aforementioned Santa Claus house driving a snowmobile.

Before arriving you will visit a reindeer farm and you will take a walk in reindeer sleigh, to finally visit the Santa Claus Village, with a typical Lappish meal included.

Photos of Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi

Here you have more photos of Santa Claus Village attractions, which you can visit near Rovaniemi in the Finnish Lapland.