Lapland, Finland
Your kids can meet the real Santa in Finland. Credit: Santa Claus Village

24. Lapland, Finland

If you're parents and want to keep your dream of Santa alive in your children's hearts, you might want to visit the Santa Village in Lapland, Finland. You can quickly tell your child that you are flying to the North Pole to meet him. Upon arrival, you will find a snow lodge complete with Santa's dwarfs and his toy workshop. When they get home, your kids can proudly tell their friends that they've been visiting for real Santa.

Lapland, Finland
The front of Santa’s village in Lapland, Finland. Credit: Shutterstock

You and your kids can ride the reindeer sled, sled, and more. Of course, there are also cafes, restaurants, and souvenir shops, like most other major tourist spots. One of the village's best parts for many is its similarity to a ski resort; they guarantee that the snow will always be on the ground. So if you live in a warmer climate and your kids have never played in the snow before, this could be a one-time vacation.

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