Bay of Plenty teacher Virginija Werder moved to Lapland in northern Finland in October to work as an elf in a commercial Santa village a few kilometres from the Arctic Circle. Eight weeks on ...

Taking a Christmas trip to Lapland was something that had been on my wish ... You get to see an Elf's home, play in the snow ...

and immerse themselves in the enchanting world of Lapland. Santa Claus village Santa Claus village is located 8 km northeast of Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland. This themed park is ...

But I’ve skipped ahead… Taking a Christmas trip to Lapland was something ... to the edge of a lake when we found Santa and his elves. The path to the village is lined with light-filled trees ...

The 12-hour train rides from the Finnish capital of Helsinki to Rovaniemi in Lapland — the "official home of Santa Claus," known for its Santa Claus Village. For 70 euros, or about $73 ...

Taking a Christmas trip to Lapland was something that had ... play in the snow and generally enjoy two hours in an Elvish village - and of course meet Santa. We were ushered into a room to meet ...

Above the Arctic Circle, this lively resort encapsulates the wild heart of Finnish Lapland — and hits its stride in winter, ...

Not only is it a magical Christmas setting, with Santa residing in the enchanted village of Rovaniemi; Lapland offers skiing, sledding, snowmobiling and more, all in the mystical light of a sparse ...