The Finnish city’s main draw is unquestionably its credentials as the official home of Santa Claus, but look beyond the ...

ROVANIEMI, Finland — 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 the Arctic ...

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 the ...

In Rovaniemi, Finland, Islam meets the extraordinary rhythms of the Arctic Circle. On January 4, 2026, this northern city, which often experiences limited daylight during winter—offers a uniquely ...

“I was on vacation for a few weeks going down through Europe with Interrail with a few of my buddies and it was very hot and we thought that when we would come back to Finland it would be cooler like ...

ROVANIEMI, Finland — After dinner at the Bull Bar and Grill in the small Finnish city of Rovaniemi, Mariel Tähtivaara, a law student, popped into a supermarket to grab some dessert. As she perused the ...

Where is Santa on the 364 nights of the year when he’s not delivering gifts? At home in Rovaniemi, Finland, the self-proclaimed “Official Hometown of Santa Claus.” Travelers to the remote Arctic ...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, filled with shopping, Christmas parties, and decorating the tree. Most people like to travel home for the holidays, but those with wanderlust may be looking ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ROVANIEMI, Finland (AP) — Shuffling across ...