City in Lapland with its own Christmas villa is just 8km away from Santa's house

As the festive season approaches, you may be considering a spontaneous holiday. What could be more appealing than a trip to the home of Santa Claus? If you're unsure where that might be, it's Finland.

Finland has been known as one of the happiest places on earth, and nestled in its northern region is the hometown of Father Christmas himself. Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland, is situated just four miles from the Arctic Circle, reports MyLondon.

Just outside the city, you'll find Santa Claus Village, where you can drop by Santa's office. Here, you can delve into the enchanting tales and mysteries of his birthplace, observe the elves in action, and even have a face-to-face meeting with Santa.

At Santa's Post Office, the elves will assist you in sending your Christmas wish list, regardless of whether you choose to visit in the height of summer. To ensure your letter arrives in time for Christmas, remember to post it in the red post box.

You also have the opportunity to get to know Santa's reindeer at his farm, where you can participate in sleigh rides around the Arctic Circle.

If you're keen on spotting the Northern Lights, why not embark on a nocturnal reindeer safari into the snowy wilderness? In Finnish Lapland, there can be up to 200 sightings of the aurora borealis each year, compared to fewer than 20 in the southern regions.

In Rovaniemi, a visit to the Arktikum Science Museum is highly recommended for an intimate exploration of Lapland's nature, culture and history. The museum also serves as the home for the University of Lapland's Arctic Centre and the Regional Museum of Lapland.

Here, you can delve into the history of the Lapland War of 1944-1945, learn about the region's reindeer herding practices, and gain