The six-day journey to Finnish Lapland was designed "to create lasting family memories amidst a stunning Christmas winter ...

EasyJet has announced a twice-weekly winter service from London Southend Airport to Rovaniemi in Finland, starting December 1, 2025, and operating on Mondays and Fridays throughout the festive season.

RIT Associate Professor Quang “Neo” Bui earns Fulbright Award to study cybersecurity in Finland, bringing global insights ...

Santa lives in Rovaniemi, Finland. Some of his neighbors are not thrilled. Rovaniemi’s Santa Claus Village and the booming tourist industry around it was covered in an article by The New York Times on ...

A few months later, in June 1985, Santa Claus Village opened five miles north of downtown Rovaniemi. It started out modestly — just one old log cabin and a few souvenir shops.

While traveling in Finland, I took the Santa Claus Express from Helsinki to Lapland. The $73 train was beautiful, but there were some surprises.

Discover the magic of Christmas at Santa Claus Village in Finland. Learn how to reach Rovaniemi, top attractions, must-do activities, and travel tips for a perfect Arctic holiday.

Shuffling across icy ground on a cold December afternoon, tourist groups pour into Santa Claus Village, a winter-themed amusement park perched on the edge of the Arctic Circle. They frolic in the ...

The Santa Claus Village is one of the city’s most visited spots (Picture: Getty Images) The city, home to a population of around 65,000, is facing challenges brought by a surge in tourism.

The Santa Claus Village theme park in Rovaniemi, Finland, has seen a surge in tourists, and is now facing similar problems faced by other cities across Europe including Barcelona and Amsterdam.

Tourists gather at Santa Claus Village, a winter-themed amusement park perched on the edge of the Arctic Circle, in Rovaniemi, Finland, on December 4, 2024.