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Santa Claus · Rovaniemi

As tourists discover Finland's Santa Claus Village, some locals call for rules to control the masses

61% Center coverage: 18 sources

More than 600,000 people annually visit the site, a winter-themed amusement park in the small town of Rovaniemi on the edge of the Arctic CircleSee the Story

Santa Claus · Rovaniemi

Finland’s Santa village brings overtourism to the Arctic Circle

Coverage: 5 sources

Santa’s ‘hometown’ of Rovaniemi, Lapland joins the ranks of Barcelona and Amsterdam as droves flock there for Christmas. Locals aren’t happy.See the Story

Santa Claus · Rovaniemi

Santa Claus Village Confronts Overcrowding Rovaniemi’s Tourism Boom Faces Strain from Overtourism and Unpredictable Seasonal Changes in Finnish Lapland - Travel And Tour World

67% Left coverage: 3 sources

Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, has long been associated with magical snowy landscapes, holiday festivities, and the famous Santa Claus Village. However, this year, tourism has faced unexpected hurdles due to an unseasonal lack of snow, which has caused trip cancellations by major tour operators like TUI. Despite these setbacks, local businesses remain optimistic, anticipating a record-breaking year, largely fueled by enhanced air con…See the Story

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