Those of us who believe in Santa Claus or Santa Claus know for sure that they must have a house where magic is made and created. But not everyone knows that it is in the capital of Lapland, Rovaniemi, where the real Santa Claus lives and whom you can come and see with your own eyes the magical world of Christmas.

Not far from Santa’s village is a wonderful place – Santa Park, where the beloved winter holidays continue all year round, where elves sing, children laugh, and the air is saturated with the smell of spices. Every year, the ice cave of Santa Park opens its doors to hundreds of thousands of tourists from around the world, and during the New Year holidays their number increases several times. So if you have decided to give your children a special New Year in Santa Park, it is better to buy tickets in advance.

How to get there
Santa Park is very conveniently located: it takes only a few minutes to get from Rovaniemi Airport, and the city center is about 8 km away. From there you can get to the park by a special bus Santa’s Express (№ 8) in 15 minutes. For those who come to Santa Park by car, there is free parking with plenty of space.

When you purchase a ticket to Santa Park, you are guaranteed a chance to participate in all the entertainment:

Meeting Santa Claus at his office
Elf Post Office
Elf Toy Factory Gift Shop
Santa Park Dance Show (3 times per day)
Magical Train “Four Seasons”
Elf Workshop
Calligraphy School
Angry Birds Playground
Elf School (min 5 times a day)
Ice Gallery & Bar with Ice Princess
Opportunity to visit the Champagne Bar and the Cat’s Cafeteria
Opportunity to cross the Arctic Circle
Opportunity to send a personalized Christmas video postcard via JoinMe Tube
A visit to the Gingerbread Christmas Bakery
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SantaPark Entertainment
Santa Park has an Elf School where the elves themselves give lessons and tell you their innermost secrets. When you graduate, you’ll get a real diploma!

It’s impossible to visit the school and resist the heady smells emanating from the Gingerbread Kitchen, where elves’ apprentices are busy decorating gingerbread made according to a secret recipe. Gingerbread can be eaten on the spot or taken away as a wonderful gift to family and friends. In addition, the Gingerbread Kitchen brews delicious mulled wine and sells the most incredible delicacies.

Surely there is not a person these days who – regardless of age – has never played Angry Birds. Santa Park has an entire playground dedicated to the game, where you can shoot slingshots and show off your skills in other skills of the famous birds.

Of course, in the park, Santa Claus has his own office, where you can personally meet the great wizard and tell him about your New Year wishes. In Santa Park there is a School of Calligraphy, where experienced elves will teach anyone the subtleties of elven penmanship, which will come in handy when you sign a Christmas card.
It’s impossible to visit the school and resist the heady smells emanating from the Gingerbread Kitchen, where the elf pupils are busy decorating gingerbread.

You can learn about the nature of Lapland, its indigenous inhabitants and fascinating animals in the Ice Gallery: ice sculptures made with amazing skill will tell you about it. There is also the Ice Bar, which offers a variety of refreshments to choose from. In Santa Park you can take part in an unforgettable adventure: to cross the Arctic Circle at a depth of 50 meters! And in addition, get a certificate confirming it.

You can not miss the opportunity to see all four seasons at once: just take the train “Seasons” and enjoy the ride, looking carefully around and noticing the interesting animals and plants. The ride ends at the Secret Elf Toy Workshop, where you can make your own unique Christmas decorations, the most special in the world.

Santa Park also has its own post office: postcards sent from there are very special, marked with magic stamps.

Shopping and restaurants
If you get hungry, it’s easy to find the Cota Café, which is located in the heart of Santa Park. The cafe has a children’s room, serves exceptionally tasty snacks and desserts, and serves hot lunches during the winter season.

There is also a gift store within the park, where the very real elves will help you choose unique and wonderful gifts for friends and family.