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Rovaniemi: the magical hometown of Santa Claus and its overtourism challenges
It’s that time of year again when the festive spirit is in full swing across the world, and Rovaniemi ... Claus himself, and enjoy the unique holiday vibes the city offers. The Santa Claus ...
Seattle Times2mon
Santa lives in Finland. Some of his neighbors are not thrilled
A few months later, in June 1985, Santa Claus Village opened ... crunching along Rovaniemi’s snowy streets and hoisting signs that read “Dear Santa, I Want a Home.” The demonstration ended ...
The New York Times2mon
Santa Lives in Rovaniemi, Finland. Some of His Neighbors Are Not Thrilled.
Tourists having their picture taken with one of the Santas at Santa Claus Village ... along Rovaniemi’s snowy streets and hoisting signs that read “Dear Santa, I Want a Home.” ...
The Star5mon
Ho ho oh no! Santa Claus Village faces call to control number of visitors
The Santa Claus Village ... tourism to Rovaniemi is probably only going to grow in 2025 – as visitors want to experience the unique atmosphere up north, especially during the holiday season.
Smithsonian Magazine5mon
Why Is Santa From the North Pole? Here’s How the Legend Originated and Why Different Towns Lay Claim to It
The stretch of land they chose along Richardson Highway, Alaska’s first major road, was generally unremarkable, dotted with craggy scrub trees and brush, and home ... Santa Claus Village in ...
Business Insider5mon
I caught the overnight Santa Claus Express from Helsinki to Lapland. St. Nick didn't show up, but the $73 train was full of surprises.
The 12-hour train rides from the Finnish capital of Helsinki to Rovaniemi in Lapland — the "official home of Santa Claus," known for its Santa Claus Village. For 70 euros, or about $73 ...
moneycontrol.com6mon
10 Best Christmas Holiday Destinations Around the World
From snowy wonderlands to vibrant cityscapes, here are the top 10 places to make your holiday season ... Visit Rovaniemi, the official home of Santa Claus, and enjoy Arctic safaris, snowmobile ...
manilatimes6mon
Locals demand 'overtourism' control in Santa Claus Village
Rovaniemi, which happily calls itself the "official hometown of Santa Claus." The Santa Claus Village theme park, which attracts more than 600,000 people annually, is especially popular during the ...
scmp.com6mon
Finland’s Santa Claus Village fuels overtourism at Christmas as residents call for control
The Santa Claus Village theme park, which attracts more than 600,000 people annually, is especially popular during the holiday season. Tourism is booming in Rovaniemi – which has hotel and ...
Sydney Morning Herald6mon
Even the home of Santa Claus is now suffering from overtourism
Rovaniemi, which happily calls itself the “official home town of Santa Claus”. The Santa Claus Village theme park. Rovaniemi, counted a record 1.2 million overnight visitors in 2023 ...
New York Post6mon
Santa Claus ‘hometown’ suddenly overrun with tourists — and locals are protesting in the streets: ‘It’s not anymore in control’
Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland and home to the Santa Claus Village ... the AP reported — with over 600,000 making it to the Santa Claus Holiday Village. Getty Images “This is like my ...
Manchester Evening News6mon
The ‘home of Santa Claus’ is a direct flight from Manchester Airport
But you don’t get much more Christmassy than the official home of Santa itself - and you can fly there directly from Manchester Airport. Rovaniemi ... in the Santa Claus Village, post a card ...