10 European Cities That Turn into a Christmas Fairyland Each Year

For the ultimate Christmas fairyland, head north to Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus. 

Nestled in the Finnish Lapland, it’s a place where reindeer roam through snow-covered forests and the Northern Lights dance across the sky. Visitors can cross the Arctic Circle, meet Santa in his workshop, and explore snow villages lit by lanterns. Between husky sled rides and warm fires in glass igloos, Rovaniemi captures the essence of Christmas magic like nowhere else on Earth.