Want to meet Santa?

Did you know that Santa Claus lived in Lapland, Northern Finland?

In the Northern winter his beautiful home is surrounded by snow and his workshop becomes very busy making all the Christmas gifts for children around the world, but he still makes time for the people who come all the way to Finland to meet him.

According to old Finnish tradition his home is in a secret location on a large mountain called Korvatunturi, which in English means Ear Mountain and it allows the elves to hear all the naughty and nice things that little children say throughout the world.

Officially Santa and his helpers work in the Santa Village and workshop in Rovaniemi, Arctic Circle where tourists are welcome to visit anytime of the year and you can even visit his post office where children from around the world write to him.

Recently, Santa has set up a webcam at his home so you can visit him from your own home all year around – visit Santa online at http://www.santaclaus.fi, but if you or yoru clients are looking for a very special holiday in Finland, the home of Santa Claus, there are many holidays especially design to help you find Santa Claus, including: –

All Aboard the Arctic Express – 2 day tour during 15 – 22 December.

Go in search of Santa on his very own steam train the Arctic Express.

Meet Santa’s friend the Train Conductor and ask him any question you like – he knows Santa well and can share many secrets.

Stay overnight in the Arctic Circle while you continue your search.

The second day of this tour takes you through the snow, you will enjoy reindeer and husky rides and travel on a snowmobile in your search.

Santa is very busy at this time of year, but he doesn’t like to miss visits from special friends so keep your eyes open.

Christmas at Luosto – 5 day tour from December 23 – 27

Beginning in Rovaniemi this tour provides cold climate clothing to ensure you enjoy your experience.

Stay in log cabins or beautiful hotels while you enjoy the delights of winter in Finland.

This Christmas tour will provide plenty of opportunity for you to build snow men, snow castles and snow balls to throw at each other.

Christmas Eve will be spent riding skidoos and sleighs driven by huskies or reindeer. Festive food is a feature of this holiday including a traditional Finnish Christmas Buffet where you can enjoy Glögi, spicy mulled wine and Christmas cakes made with cinnamon, ginger, clove and orange peel.

Christmas Day will be one you never forget, you can share in an open air Christmas church service illuminated by ice lanterns, before meeting Santa to receive your special Christmas gift and of course the day will be filled with treats such as festive cake, mince pies and Christmas pudding.

Following Christmas, festivities enjoy the outdoors with slalom or cross country skiing, skidoo slalom, tobogganing and snow games……enjoy the fun of the snow to finish off your amazing Christmas tour.

For more information on winter and Christmas tours to Finland, please visit www.visitfinland.com/au

Report by a Santa believing Mole!