Overtourism has hit Santa’s Village, say Finnish locals | CNN
Dec 13, 2024 · 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 Circle.
Finland’s Santa Claus village is facing a Christmas curse
Dec 13, 2024 · On the edge of the Arctic Circle in Lapland, Finland, the ‘official home of Santa Claus ’ welcomes over 600,000 visitors during the festive period alone each year, all eager for the chance to...
Santa Claus' 'hometown' overrun with tourists — locals furious
Dec 14, 2024 · Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland and home to the Santa Claus Village theme park, has recently become a festive beacon for Christmas lovers the world over — suddenly attracting a whopping million...
As tourists discover Finland's Santa Claus Village, some locals call ...
Dec 12, 2024 · They frolic in the snow, take a reindeer sleigh ride, sip a cocktail in an ice bar or even meet Saint Nick himself in the capital of Finnish Lapland, Rovaniemi, which happily calls itself the “official hometown of Santa Claus.”
Watch: Santa leaves Lapland to deliver Christmas presents in ... - Sky News
Dec 23, 2024 · Santa bid the crowd a merry Christmas in different languages before setting off to deliver presents. Children and adults cheered as Father Christmas boarded his sleigh at Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland.
Overtourism hits Santa’s village, say Finnish locals
Dec 14, 2024 · The Christmas magic of Finnish Lapland’s Santa Claus Village is facing a less festive reality as overtourism concerns grow in Rovaniemi. The town, known as the “official hometown of Santa Claus,” is drawing record numbers of visitors, sparking frustration among residents over housing, infrastructure, and quality of life.
Finland's Santa Claus Village: Locals critic mass tourism | CTV News
Dec 15, 2024 · They frolic in the snow, take a reindeer sleigh ride, sip a cocktail in an ice bar or even meet Saint Nick himself in the capital of Finnish Lapland, Rovaniemi, which happily calls itself the ...
Welcome to Santa Claus Village | Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi Lapland
Santa Claus has made Lapland in Northern Finland his home for centuries, and the Arctic Circle is close to his heart because many Christmas secrets are rooted in this magical place. Santa Claus Village is a family destination with plenty to see and do for all ages.
As tourists discover Finland's Santa Claus Village, some locals call ...
Dec 12, 2024 · 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 Circle.
Santa Claus village faces threat of overtourism | The Independent
Dec 12, 2024 · Shuffling across icy ground on a cold December afternoon, lots of tourist groups poured into Santa Claus Village, a winter-themed amusement park on the edge of the Arctic Circle.