Rovaniemi
Right by the Arctic Circle, the ‘official’ terrestrial residence of Santa Claus is the capital of Finnish Lapland and a tourism boom town. Its wonderful Arktikum museum is the perfect introduction to these latitudes, and Rovaniemi is a fine base from which to organise activities, visit Santa and generally get a taste for the Arctic.
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- Attraction in RovaniemiSanta Claus Village
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Attraction in RovaniemiSantapark - Attraction in RovaniemiArktikum
- Attraction in RovaniemiPilke Tiedekeskus
- Attraction in RovaniemiSanta's Grotto
- Attraction in RovaniemiKonttaniemen Porotila
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- Attraction in RovaniemiRovaniemen Taidemuseo
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