TTW's 2026 Top 50 Christmas Destinations: Lapland Takes No. 1
NEW YORK – November 05, 2026 -- Travel And Tour World (TTW) has published its Top 50 Christmas Holiday Destinations Around the World for 2026, with Rovaniemi and Finnish Lapland in first place. The independent editorial ranking covers six inhabited continents, from Arctic retreats to tropical holiday escapes.
Quebec City ranks second, New York City third and Vienna fourth. Tokyo takes fifth, and Banff and Lake Louise, London, Zermatt, Aspen and Chicago complete the Top 10.
Rovaniemi offers Santa Claus and the Arctic Circle in one trip
At Santa Claus Village, visitors can cross the Arctic Circle and meet Santa Claus. The underground SantaPark adds Christmas-themed entertainment and family activities. Reindeer sleigh rides, husky adventures and northern lights excursions round out the Finnish Lapland programme.