Last updated: December 01, 2024
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.
Contact information and details below.
Meeting Santa Claus every day of the year.
At Joulupukin Pajakylä, you can meet Santa Claus every day of the year. The place is a family destination with plenty of things to see and experience. You can enjoy a unique experience where Santa's gift shop offers always good cheer, warmth, and friendship.
Where: Rovaniemi | More Info: Christmas Markets at Santa Claus Village
Santa Claus's arrival and speech
The Joulupukin Pajakylän Joulunavaus is an annual festive event that opens the Christmas season in Napapiiri. The event takes place at the center of Joulupukin Pajakylä on Sunday, November 3rd at 6 PM. The event features festive music that transports attendees to the spirit of Christmas, culminating in Santa Claus's arrival and speech.
Where: Rovaniemi | More Info: The Grand Opening of Christmas Season
Santa Claus participates in the opening event program.
Santa's speech and arrival is part of the opening event program, where Santa Claus participates in the event and gives a speech.
Where: Rovaniemi | More Info: Santa's Speech and Arrival
The departure of Santa Claus is a unique event featuring elves and festive music.
Santa Claus embarks on a long journey to the world's children accompanied by elves and festive music.
Where: Rovaniemi | More Info: Santa Claus is on his way
Interactive theater performance and graduation certificate
Learn about the wisdom of the elves and become Joulupukin's trusted assistant at the elf academy. Explore the world of the elves, learn their language, dance their dances, and decorate like a real elf.
Where: Rovaniemi | More Info: Santa Claus Secret Forest