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Santa's Hometown in Rovaniemi

Summary by Atlas Obscura
Finland's Lapland region is a land of dense forests and pure air known as one of the best places in the world to catch the Northern Lights, and also to meet Santa Claus! The region has capitalized on its winter wonderland geography and climate, and its capital city, Rovaniemi has, since 2009, claimed to be the official hometown of Santa. This moniker has now been challenged by a Dutch non-fiction author who has recently submitted an application …

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AFP C is a place that many consider to be magical. Direction Rovaniemi, in Finnish Lapland, considered the official home of Santa Claus. This city of 60,000 inhabitants, capital of the region, has become the gateway to the Arctic polar circle. More than 600,000 curious and passionate Christmas people flock there each year to experience a unique experience. Far from the crowded ski resorts, the trip to Rovaniemi is certainly more expensive, but i…

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Atlas Obscura broke the news in on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
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