The Finnish city’s main draw is unquestionably its credentials as the official home of Santa Claus, but look beyond the ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In Finnish Lapland, you can make friends with huskies. Photograph by Apukka Resort This article was produced by National ...
Rovaniemi wasn’t always known as the home of Santa Claus. It only took on the title in the 1980s, four decades after the city was destroyed during World War II. As Rovaniemi rebuilt itself and became ...
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. Why settle for a brief ...
In Rovaniemi, Finland, Islam meets the extraordinary rhythms of the Arctic Circle. On January 4, 2026, this northern city, which often experiences limited daylight during winter—offers a uniquely ...
Get out the eggnog! Because all the fun with Santa starts very soon. Rovaniemi is the capital of Lapland in Finland, located at the northern Arctic Circle. Lying at the junction of North and South on ...
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 March ...
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Santa taking one of his reindeer for a ride in Rovaniemi © Juho Kuva You can ...