(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Rovaniemi, nestled in Finnish Lapland and straddling the Arctic Circle, is renowned as the official hometown of Santa Claus. With its Arctic allure, the Santa Claus Village, and a spectrum of natural wonders from the Midnight Sun to the Northern Lights, Rovaniemi beckons as a captivating destination blending festive magic and Arctic marvels
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Rovaniemi, Arctic jewel on the Finnish Lapland, is Santa's hometown. With the Arctic Circle's magic and natural wonders, it's a unique blend of enchantment and polar beauty
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Rovaniemi is situated on the Arctic Circle, making it one of the best places to experience the magic of the Arctic. Visitors can cross the Arctic Circle and receive a certificate
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It offers attractions as Santa's Office, where you can meet Santa himself, and the Santa Claus Post Office, where you can send postcards stamped with the Arctic Circle postmark
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For those interested in Arctic region's culture, nature, history, the Arktikum is a must-visit. It is impressive science center, museum that gives insights into Arctic way of life
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Rovaniemi experiences the phenomenon of the Midnight Sun in summer, where the sun doesn't set for several weeks. During winter, the Polar Nights bring extended periods of darkness
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Rovaniemi is an excellent place to witness the mesmerizing Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis
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The Sampo is an icebreaker ship that takes visitors on an unforgettable journey through the frozen waters of the Gulf of Bothnia
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Just a short drive from Rovaniemi, Ranua Wildlife Park is the northernmost zoo in world, home to a variety of Arctic animals, including polar bears, Arctic foxes, and snowy owls
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