Snow, reindeer, Santa Claus. For most people, the far north of Scandinavia is synonymous with Christmas – a twinkling, wintry wonderland of snow-smothered forests and rosy-cheeked good cheer.

Aalto’s timing was perfect. At that moment, the government was promoting Finland, over rival claims from Denmark, Norway, the United States and Greenland, as the real home of Santa Claus. But it ...

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 ...

Northern lights, reindeer rides and ice bars: Finland's Santa Claus village is the ultimate winter escape and the Arctic wonderland that tourists can’t resist | Travel ...

More than 600,000 people annually visit Santa Claus Village, a winter-themed amusement park in the small town Rovaniemi in Finland. However, not everyone is happy about the onslaught of visitors ...

ROVANIEMI, Finland (AP) — Shuffling across icy ground on a cold December afternoon, lots of tourist groups poured into Santa Claus Village, a winter-themed amusement park perched on the edge of ...