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- IgnatiusSingapore, Singapore143 contributionsIt's the official residence of santa claus and it's a village to explore on its own, there are other smaller attractions within like an ice world and stuff but i think it's generally for the young ones and also these smaller attractions within requires an entrance fee.
I did try the reindeer ride which is well worth for the experience and just to feel what its like on a sleigh with the reindeers.
The must visit would be the post office whereby you would get to see the letters across the world that were mailed here to santa claus. I would also recommend sending one to yourself from here for the upcoming Christmas just so to remind yourself you have actually been to this almost magical place on earth in the arctic circle.
Somewhere in the middle of the village is also where you can pay santa claus a visit and have an official photograph taken with him, and yes it cost 50 euros to have it printed in a laminated photo with an official santa claus cover.
All in all I enjoyed my visit here and lastly it's easy to get here from the city centre, simply hop on the bus that says its going to santa claus village and in doubt just simply ask your hotel receptionist.Written 18 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Ari D3 contributionsIt's like to be already on Christmas eve :)
People there are very nice and the elves when you meet Santa Claus are very funny!Written 7 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Malav SAhmedabad, India77 contributionsnice old church there are as such not much sight seeing places in Rovaniemi so its good if you visit this placeWritten 10 November 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tyler BTring, UK306 contributionsWe visited the city centre from the Santa Claus Village to pick up some winter clothes that we were renting, so we decided to spend the morning in Rovaniemi. There really isn't much to do here but visit the Arkitrum museum and take in the views of the Lumberjack Candle Bridge. Is it good? Sure. It's an impressive bridge, and it's worth a photo. I'm not sure what else to tell you about it.Written 21 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Joanna LTel Aviv, Israel71 contributionsWas well worth it though, and the service was excellent in every way. Would go again if in the area.Written 28 March 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- justin oVienna, Austria70 contributionsYes we have all heard about the Second World War but this memorial is to a part that at least I wasn't familiar with. The dealings between Finland, Germany and Russia are the backdrop to the existence of this memorial/cemetery and an important part of the recent history of the area.Written 22 November 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tyler BTring, UK306 contributionsWe visited Rovaniemi city centre from Santa Claus Village to collect from rented winter clothes. While we were there we decided to spend some time and visited Lordi's Square. It's a square. It has some shops. That's all we have to say. It actually turned out useful as our son had a fingernail infection and the pharmacy there were very helpful. But, yeah.Written 21 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lalac1 contributionMet the Official Santa Claus at his New Office in Rovaniemi City Center. He warmly welcomed us from the outside of his Christmas mini house into his Office. You could really tell How passionate he is about meeting people from around the world. Very Nice and loving. It was indeed a magical encounter! The best Official Santa Claus in Rovaniemi!
Moreover, the photos are affordable and it comes with Santa’s signature. We also took certificates certifying that we met the real SC along with his signature. We were also allowed to shoot a video and take pictures during and after the signing using our own camera for free. All of us left his Office super happy. I highly recommend meeting Santa at his new office in the city center of Rovaniemi. ❤️Written 5 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - DineauAmsterdam, The Netherlands27 contributionsFor those who prefer to go off the beaten track and enjoy to at least try to go local, I can highly recommend to attend a game of the RoKi Rovaniemi Icehockey team. Icehockey is the most popular sport in Finland so you'll find yourself among locals if you decide to go. The Lappi Areena is an all purpose ice hall, but serves as the home to the RoKi team. It's located on the other side of the Ounasvaara hill, opposite to the city centre and can be reached by taxi of by foot. don't bother reserving tickets beforehand as RoKi is not performing tremendously well (at least not this season) and the games therefore very seldom sell out. So it's pretty easy to get tickets really. The Laapi Areena is not a terribly large place as compared to your average US NHL stadium, but it's nice and cosy. The place features a RoKi fanshop as well as a dedicated RoKi bar. Last but not least the staff are friendly and helpful, probably also because not an awful lot of tourists will actually attend these games.So by all means, if you enjoy trying something genuine, to be among the local population and like sports in general, I can highly recommend going there.Written 18 March 2016This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mikael FHelsinki, Finland30,581 contributionsThe wooden building was made in 1957 and consecrated in 1962 as Saint Andreas Church.
On our visit, the church was closed as usual with Orthodox churches we have seen.Written 10 August 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Camila FR13 contributionsGood place to see Aurora Borealis (northern lights), with 360º view of the sky. This is a huge frozen lake, 8-10 minutes from Santa Claus Village. Easily accessible, it has a "kota" (traditional public fireplace).Written 31 March 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mikael FHelsinki, Finland30,581 contributionsThe railway from Rovaniemi to Kemijärvi was completed in 1934. A large and expensive bridge was built. The old bridge was used only for about 10 years, as the German troops blew it up when withdrawing from Lapland in October 1944.
The current bridge was completed in 1951. It is a steel truss double-deck railway and road bridge. The upper deck of the bridge is used for rail traffic, the lower deck is used for car traffic. There are walking and cycling paths on the sides of the car deck.Written 10 August 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - rafaelrabelloCampinas, SP102 contributionsThis place is one of the best around Rovaniemi to see the Aurora during the winter.
It is a frozen lake, almost no lights in the surrounding and you have a 360º view of the sky, excellent to see Aurora storms.
It is easily accessible by car (about 15min. from Rovaniemi center and 7 minutes from Santa Claus village.).
There is a kind of a hut with a fire pit to protect yourself from the cold and roast marshmallows, you can get free wood from another hut next door.Written 27 March 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Mikael FHelsinki, Finland30,581 contributionsThis monument near the railway station is a symbol of how Rovaniemi has risen from the ashes after being burnt down by German soldiers in 1944.
This work by Rovaniemi-born sculptor Kari Huhtamo is made of stainless steel and was completed in 1977.
At that time the inhabitants of Rovaniemi were a bit critical and the sculpture got a nickname: the pigeons’ radar.
On our visit, the wall surrounding the sculpture was defaced with graffiti.Written 29 August 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Expedition6910242 contributions90 year old knives house…One of the few buildings spared during the second world war. Take a look at the mini museum of old knives and pick souvenirs to bring back.Written 30 March 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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