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Mt Kirkjufell, known as Church Mountain, is
considered to be one of the most beautiful
and most photographed mountains in Iceland

THE BLUE LAGOON HOME OF SANTA CLAUS WILDLIFE
The beautiful milky-blue water of the Blue Lagoon Rovaniemi, located in Finnish Lapland, is the While there is an abundance of wildlife to be
is unlike anything else on earth and is in stark official hometown of Santa Claus. Its most famous seen in the Nordic countries, spotting a polar
contrast to the surrounding black lava field. At resident can be visited every day of the year at bear in the wild is surely one of the world’s great
39ºC, it’s soothing, restorative waters are rich with Santa Claus Village. Meet Santa’s elves, make wildlife-watching experiences. The Svalbard
minerals that will do wonders for the skin and is friends with his reindeer or take a class in the archipelago, where polar bears actually outnumber
the perfect temperature for year-round bathing. Elf School and earn your magical diploma! Make humans, is one of the best places to see the King
It’s one of Iceland’s most popular attractions so this year the year to experience a white Christmas of the Arctic! Take an expedition cruise for the
booking in advance is essential. with our Christmas in Lapland package. opportunity to see these majestic animals.

Image courtesy of Visit Finland/Visit Rovaniemi

The Blue Lagoon, Iceland Rovaniemi, Finland Svalbard, Norway

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