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Visit Santa Claus and his elves in Lapland

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Have you ever fantasized about visiting Santa Claus and his elves in the North Pole? Lapland trips to see Santa are on the bucket lists of thousands of adults and children worldwide. Let’s learn more about this magical experience.

The official Santa Claus Residence, located in Rovaniemi, Finland, is open all year and annually welcomes hundreds of guests who travel to Lapland to see Santa.

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Of course, Christmas Santa trips at the end of December are the busiest time of year to visit. As a result, it is recommended to book trips to see Santa as early as possible in order to avoid limited availability or skyrocketing prices during this season.

The Santa Village covers a large area and is comprised of numerous buildings and areas. The holiday spirit can be found everywhere, beginning with Santa’s office, where you can meet the honoree.

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There’s also a husky park with sled rides, a couple of restaurants, a snowmobile park, the legendary icy Snowman World, several unique hotels, and the popular Santa post office, where you can send a letter or postcard from the North Pole back home or to your friends.

Of course, trips to Lapland to meet Santa don’t stop there; you can also meet his charming reindeer, a character we can’t imagine a winter fairytale without.

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Those who prefer to stay close to the village may opt for one of several one-of-a-kind nearby options, such as glass igloos with panoramic roofs for viewing the Northern Lights or the unique Treehouse hotel.

And, aside from flights, one of the most popular ways to get there is to take the Santa Claus Express train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi. The train itself is not themed, but the name comes from the scenic route it takes from the capital city all the way above the Arctic Circle.

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