Santa’s Grand Departure Celebration -event in Santa Claus Village on 23.12.2025

Welcome to Santa’s Grand Departure Celebration -event on December 23rd at 19.00 o’clock (UTC +2)! Santa Claus is getting ready for his magical journey around the world and you’re invited to be part of the moment!

Join us in Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi to experience Santa’s grand departure live, or watch the celebration through our Facebook livestream. The Event starts at 7 PM (Finnish time, UTC +2)

Follow the livestream on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/santaclausvillageofficial

FREE TRANSPORTATION to Santa’s Great Departure Celebration on Tuesday, 23 December.

Bus transportation will operate with two buses running back and forth between Rovaniemi city centre and Santa Claus Village from 17:30 to 21:00.

The departure point in the city centre is Korkalonkatu 33, next to Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus. The last bus to the city centre departs from Santa Claus Village at 21:00.

The transportation is operated with two charter buses, each with 58 seats.