Staying warm by the campfire, awaiting the reindeer sleigh adventure

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Rovaniemi is the capital of the province of Lapland in northern Finland. It is best known as the official home of Santa Claus and is located just above the Arctic Circle. Rovaniemi is known worldwide as the home of Santa Claus. The Santa Claus Village is a popular attraction, where visitors have the chance to meet Santa Claus, visit his post office and experience the magic of Christmas all year round. Rovaniemi is located right on the Arctic Circle, meaning it is an excellent location to see the Northern Lights, especially during the winter months. The city also offers unique experiences, such as the opportunity to cross the Arctic Circle. The Arktikum is the science center and museum and provides insight into Arctic nature and culture. It features exhibitions on the history, geology, flora and fauna of the region. Located near Rovaniemi, Ranua Zoo is the northernmost zoo in the world. It is home to a variety of Arctic animals, including polar bears, lynx, reindeer and arctic foxes. Rovaniemi enjoys abundant snow cover during most of the winter. Snowfall usually starts in November and continues until April. This creates a fairytale winter environment. Periods of deep frost are common, with temperatures often dropping to -20°C or even lower. Cold waves with temperatures below -30°C are not uncommon.

Santa Claus village is located in Rovaniemi, Finland is known as the Official Hometown of Santa Claus and offers visitors a magical and festive experience all year round. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet Santa Claus in his office, share their wishes and take unforgettable photos. The park has several elf workshops where visitors can participate in hands-on activities such as making Christmas decorations, gingerbread cookies and traditional Finnish crafts. The park includes an ice bars and restaurants where guests can enjoy drinks in a cold atmosphere. There is also an Ice Gallery with beautiful ice sculptures. Guests can send postcards with the special postage stamp of the Arctic Circle, creating unique and cherished memories. The park is located in a series of underground caves, which adds to the mystical atmosphere. The caves are decorated with Christmas lights and decorations. There are extensive opportunities for outdoor activities, such as husky rides, reindeer sleigh rides, snowmobile tours and cross-country skiing, allowing visitors to explore the beautiful natural surroundings. It is important to be well prepared for the winter conditions in Rovaniemi by wearing appropriate clothing, such as thermal layers, insulated jackets, gloves and boots, in order to comfortably enjoy all the winter activities the region has to offer.

Rovaniemi is de hoofdstad van de provincie Lapland in het noorden van Finland. Het is vooral bekend als de officiële woonplaats van de Kerstman en ligt net boven de poolcirkel. Rovaniemi is wereldwijd bekend als de woonplaats van de Kerstman. Het Santa Claus Village is een populaire attractie, waar bezoekers het hele jaar door de kans hebben om de Kerstman te ontmoeten, zijn postkantoor te bezoeken en de magie van Kerstmis te ervaren. Het park heeft verschillende elfenworkshops waar bezoekers kunnen deelnemen aan praktische activiteiten, zoals het maken van kerstversieringen, peperkoekkoekjes en traditioneel Fins handwerk. Het park omvat een ijsbars en restaurants waar gasten kunnen genieten van drankjes in een koude sfeer. Er is ook een ijsgalerij met prachtige ijssculpturen. Gasten kunnen ansichtkaarten versturen met de speciale postzegel van de Poolcirkel, waardoor unieke en dierbare herinneringen worden gecreëerd. Het park is gevestigd in een reeks ondergrondse grotten, wat bijdraagt aan de mystieke sfeer. De grotten zijn versierd met kerstverlichting en decoraties. Er zijn uitgebreide mogelijkheden voor buitenactiviteiten, zoals huskytochten, rendiersledetochten, sneeuwscootertochten en langlaufen, waardoor bezoekers de prachtige natuurlijke omgeving kunnen verkennen. Rovaniemi ligt direct op de poolcirkel, wat betekent dat het een uitstekende locatie is om het noorderlicht te zien, vooral tijdens de wintermaanden. De stad biedt ook unieke ervaringen, zoals de mogelijkheid om de poolcirkel te oversteken. Rovaniemi geniet van een overvloedige sneeuwbedekking gedurende het grootste deel van de winter. Sneeuwval begint meestal al in november en blijft tot april liggen. Hierdoor ontstaat een sprookjesachtige winterse omgeving. Bij aankomst ervaar ik een temperatuur van -21°C en er is net een vers pak sneeuw gevallen.

Taken in: Finland / Lapland / Rovaniemi / Nivavaara (show map)

Taken on: January 26, 2024

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