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.
Even the home of Santa Claus is now suffering from overtourism
The capital of Finnish Lapland, Rovaniemi, happily calls itself the “official home town of Santa Claus”. But not everyone is merry about Christmas tourists.
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.
Tourism Surge in Santa Claus Village: A Blessing or a Burden?
Rovaniemi, Finland, the official hometown of Santa Claus, attracts over 600,000 tourists annually to its Santa Claus Village. While the boom benefits businesses, concerns over 'over-tourism' echo across Europe,
Overtourism has hit Santa’s village, say Finnish locals
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.
Jingle Hell: Overtourism Frustrates Some Locals At Finland’s Santa Claus Village
It’s beginning to look a lot like visitor overload in Rovaniemi, where an onslaught of tourists arrives each year at Christmas time,
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
Picturesque Holiday Scenes From Finland's Santa Claus Village
A record number of tourists have flocked this year to Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, amid growing concerns about the effect of over-tourism.
Santa Claus ‘hometown’ suddenly overrun with tourists — and locals are protesting in the streets: ‘It’s not anymore in control’
Overtourism has made it all the way to the “North Pole.” A small city in Finland dubbed the “official hometown of Santa Claus ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Broken bones and starving reindeer: The bleak future of Christmas in Lapland
Is there a disappointment quite as acute as a child learning that their trip to meet Father Christmas has been cancelled?
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 ...
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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 ...