• Karen HechingerEurope by Eurail 2024Traveler
    1Santa Claus Village - all about Christmas
    The shops were delightfully quietThe reindeer farm - a large fenced in area where the reindeer can roam1This was the biggest reindeer - about 2 years old1They give the tourists leafy branches to feed the reindeer1They are not shyThey were not tethered - the rope is not attached, but the guide can grab it if needed3Getting friendly!Old guy, taking a rest in the shaded tentThe antlers shed and regrow every year.Everyone plays soccer1

    41. Santa Claus Village & Reindeer

    August 3, 2024 in Finland ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F

    We made a trip to Santa Claus Village, the entrance to which is located directly on the Arctic Circle, and which houses the reindeer farm. Although we're obviously out of season, the farm gets 200 visitors a day in August, compared to 5000 a day in December, so it was easy to move around, ask questions, and get time with the reindeer. It was really fun!Read more