Finland’s Santa Claus Village fuels overtourism at Christmas as residents call for control
Santa’s ‘hometown’ of Rovaniemi, Lapland joins the ranks of Barcelona and Amsterdam as droves flock there for Christmas. Locals aren’t happy.
Locals demand 'overtourism' control in Santa Claus Village
Shuffling across icy ground on a cold December afternoon, lots of tourist groups poured into Santa Claus Village, a winter-themed amusement park perched on the edge of the Arctic Circle. They frolic in the snow,
As tourists discover Finland’s Santa Claus Village, some locals call for rules to control the masses
More than 600,000 people annually visit Santa Claus Village, a winter-themed amusement park in the small town of Rovaniemi in Finland.
Finland 'panic' as tourism at Santa Claus hometown 'out of control'
Tourists are flocking to Lapland in Finland but locals are furious due to high rental prices and overcrowding.
A lost Claus? Santa's hometown in Lapland is being overtaken by tourists
Home to Santa Claus Village, a winter-themed amusement park, tourists can soak up the snowy landscape, take reindeer sleigh rides, and enjoy husky sledging through the forest. Its
Santa Claus ‘hometown’ suddenly overrun with tourists — and locals are protesting in the streets: ‘It’s not anymore in control’
A small city in Finland dubbed the “official hometown of Santa Claus” has been overrun with eager travelers this holiday season — and frustrated residents are adding them all to the naughty list. Rovaniemi,
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I went to the world’s most Christmassy place – here’s what it’s like to live there
‘We are still in a growth phase; this is all new for people in Rovaniemi,’ says Pia Tuukkanen, who runs reindeer encounters ...
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A lost Claus? Santa’s Lapland hometown in chaos as it’s overtaken by tourists
Every year, the small city of Rovaniemi becomes a magnet for tourists wanting to soak up the spirit of Christmas. Located ...
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Pickpockets targeting tourists in Finnish Lapland
Reports of pickpocketing incidents started coming in as the tourism season began at the beginning of December, according to ...
Santa Village Locals Demand Controls Amid Tourism Boom
A record number of tourists have flocked to Santa Claus Village in Finnish Lapland amid growing concerns about over-tourism.
It’s Not Too Late To Visit Lapland In 2024
Lapland is perfect to immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas whether you are taking children or want a romantic break ...
The best places in the world to go see some snow
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