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University of Oulu Botanical Gardens
Oulu · 5.6km from downtown
Letonniemi Nature Preserve
Oulu · 6.2km from downtown
Santa Claus Village
Santa Claus Village is located 8 km north of Rovaniemi on the Arctic Circle. Every year, a steady stream of visitors flocks from all over the world to catch a glimpse of Santa Claus. Santa Claus Village is a group of wooden buildings, including a pointed main gate, restaurants, flower gardens, Santa's office, residence, post office, gift shops, and a reindeer park. The tents and antlers used by the Laplanders for their stay are also quite interesting souvenirs. Here you can also get a certificate for crossing the Arctic Circle. The Santa Claus post office offers various fairy-tale stamps, greeting cards and gifts. All letters sent from here will bear a special postmark from the Arctic Santa Claus post office. Here you can also book a letter signed by Santa Claus at the post office, which will be sent to your friends and family during Christmas, bringing them a delightful surprise. By the woods stands a reindeer park enclosed with wooden fences, home to many beautiful reindeer. In summer, they lounge lazily on the grass to rest; come winter, especially during Christmas, they work hard for Santa and travelers, pulling sleighs across the snow at full speed. This lets travelers enjoy the thrill of snowflakes brushing their faces and experience the joy and warmth of Christmas, turning scenes from holiday cards into reality.Finland · Rovaniemi
Lintulammenpuisto
Oulu · 2.6km from downtown
Rantakurvi Birdwatching Tower
Oulu · 2.7km from downtown
Papinjärvi Beach
Oulu · 10.4km from downtown
Hevonperse
Oulu · 31km from downtown
Iinatti Bike Park
Oulu · 8km from downtown
Sanginjoen luonnonsuojelualue
Oulu · 16.3km from downtown
Kauppahalli
Oulu · 332m from downtown
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University of Oulu Botanical Gardens
Oulu · 5.6km from downtownLetonniemi Nature Preserve
Oulu · 6.2km from downtownSanta Claus Village
Finland · RovaniemiLintulammenpuisto
Oulu · 2.6km from downtownRantakurvi Birdwatching Tower
Oulu · 2.7km from downtownPapinjärvi Beach
Oulu · 10.4km from downtownHevonperse
Oulu · 31km from downtownIinatti Bike Park
Oulu · 8km from downtownSanginjoen luonnonsuojelualue
Oulu · 16.3km from downtownKauppahalli
Oulu · 332m from downtown
What travellers say about Oulu
Marianna865 June 2023
5.0
Such an incredible variety of plants, informative for both adults and children. The science garden facilities are new and comfortable. I definitely reccommend!
University of Oulu Botanical Gardens
YoYo_0T9A3B0L1 May 2026
5.0
The tree in the center of the square gets its decorations changed every year, and the lighting is quite cozy. There's a Santa Claus office in the village where you can take photos, and a post office where you can send postcards with an Arctic Circle postmark. The tree itself isn't particularly special, but the surrounding wooden houses and reindeer sleighs, combined with the lights in the snow, create a nice atmosphere. It's a good place to bring children to experience Christmas culture.
Santa Claus Village
