Mass panic erupts in Santa Claus Village after sudden influx of tourists
Finland's Santa Claus Village theme park has seen a surge in tourist numbers.
A sudden influx of tourists has caused mass panic among local residents of the European city of Rovaniemi.
The city, which has hotels, restaurants and attractions, is experiencing a sharp influx of tourists, the Mirror reports.
Local authorities welcome the income from the tourism industry, but tourists increase the city's population tenfold during the Christmas period.
In 2023, more than 1.2 million tourists stayed in Rovaniemi, which is almost 30 percent more than the previous year.
However, this year has seen an unprecedented tourism boom. Hotels and apartment buildings for accommodation are no longer available for booking.
The influx of tourists has driven up rental prices and turned the city centre into a temporary space for travellers.
