Santa Claus Office
Joulumaantie 1, Rovaniemi, Finland, 96930
Nowhere is the magic of Christmas more real than the Santa Claus Office, where the Jolly Old Elf himself welcomes visitors from across the globe. Kids (and the young-at-heart) can have a chat with Santa and hand-deliver their wish list, while cheery elves snap memento photos and videos. Afterwards, visit Santa Claus’ Main Post Office and other attractions in Santa Claus Village.
The basics
Santa Claus Office is the main attraction in Santa Claus Village, a Christmas-themed complex located just outside Rovaniemi on the Arctic Circle, where Father Christmas receives both the naughty and nice all year round for private visits and photo shoots. Santa Claus Office tours generally include hassle-free round-trip transportation from the city center, time to meet Santa and explore the other attractions in Santa Claus Village, plus outdoor Arctic adventures like mushing a husky-pulled sled, riding in a reindeer-drawn sleigh, zipping through the woods on a snowmobile, and more.
Things to know before you go
Santa Claus Office is open throughout the year but does not take reservations, so expect to wait to meet Santa during the Christmas season.
Meeting Santa is free; photos and videos of the meeting are available for purchase, as well as extras like a “gift” from Santa.
Visitors are not allowed to take their own photos or videos while visiting Santa.
Santa speaks several languages, including English.
There are a full range of services in Santa Claus Village, including eateries, restrooms, a gift shop, and Christmas-related attractions and activities.
Santa Claus Office is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers.
How to get there
Santa Claus Office is located in Santa Claus Village, 5 miles (8 kilometers) outside Rovaniemi on the border of the Arctic Circle in southern Lapland. Take a shuttle or drive from the city center; alternatively, book a tour that includes round-trip transportation for easy logistics.
When to get there
Santa Claus Office is open year-round for visits with Father Christmas, but the most atmospheric time is over the Christmas holidays when Santa Claus Village hosts seasonal events and Arctic activities like reindeer sleighing, snowmobiling, and dog sledding through the snow-covered landscape.
Top attractions at Santa Claus Village
Though meeting St. Nick is the main draw at Santa Claus Village, this Christmas-themed park offers several kid-focused attractions and activities to keep families entertained for hours. Send letters to friends and family from the Arctic Circle at Santa Claus’ Main Post Office, learn the ways of the elves at the Elf Hat Academy, take a ride on a reindeer sleigh, shop for Christmas souvenirs and gifts, and sample local specialties at the Nordic eateries.
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