Santa Claus village faces threat of overtourism
The IndependentSign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Shuffling across icy ground on a cold December afternoon, lots of tourist groups poured into Santa Claus Village, a winter-themed amusement park on the edge of the Arctic Circle. open image in gallery Tourists visit Santa Claus Village, a winter-themed amusement park perched on the edge of the Arctic Circle “We are worried about the overgrowth of tourism. Local critics of mass tourism say many apartment buildings in Rovaniemi’s city center are also used for accommodation services during peak season and are thus no longer available for residential use. open image in gallery Tourists gathered at Santa Claus Village “The rules must be enforced better,” said Pakkanen.
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