SantaPark is a Christmas theme park and visitor attraction in Rovaniemi in the Lapland region of Finland. SantaPark was opened 28 November 1998.

Theme

The park is designed to emulate the cavern residence of Santa Claus on the Arctic circle. Popular culture often depicts Santa Clau coming from Lapland. Therefore, tourists come every year to Rovaniemi to meet Santa Claus.

SantaPark is a Christmassy theme park known as Santa Claus’s own home cavern. During summertime, it is open from the middle of June to the first weeks of August. In winter season the park is open from the late November to the beginning of January. There is an entrance fee for the park.

In SantaPark visitors can meet Santa Claus in his office and take pictures free-of-charge with him. In addition, it is possible to visit in Mrs. Gingerbread’s Gingerbread Bakery, see Ice Princess in her Icy kingdom called “Ice Gallery” and send postcards from the Post Office. Also, Candybar, Magic Train, Kota Café, Shopping area, Elf School and Handicraft’s area are included in the entrance ticket’s price. On the main stage acrobatics show – Magic Christmas, is performed 3 times a day.

SantaPark is a part of SantaPark Arctic World – brand, which also includes Santa Claus Secret Forest – Joulukka, Arctic Forest Spa – Metsäkyly, Lapland Luxury, Arctic TreeHouse Hotel, and Rakas Restaurant & Bar.

Attractions

• Christmas Magic Show
• Santa’s Office
• Post Office
• Mrs. Gingerbread Bakery
• Magic Train
• Elf School
• Elf Workshop
• Post Office
• Ice Gallery
• Undercrossing of the Arctic Circle

Toy Factory Shopping Area and Kota Hut Cafe also serve customers.