If you need an infusion of holiday spirit this Christmas season, then you should visit North Pole, Alaska. This wonderful town channels the Christmas spirit all year long — and that’s especially true during the wintertime. The whole family will enjoy exploring a place that embodies everything we love about the holiday festivities: small-town charm, beautiful waterscapes, and plenty of hot drinks to go around. If you’re looking for a Christmas town in Alaska, search no further. Because what could be more fitting than a fairytale-esque location known as the North Pole?

An actual trip to the North Pole isn't usually on someone's bucket list.
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But it should be, especially around the holiday season. The entire town of North Pole, Alaska, celebrates this wonderful holiday season in style throughout the entire year.
In fact, the city seal of this fun place actually features Santa Claus!
City of North Pole - Facebook
Last year's mayor even legally changed his name to Santa Claus. His term ran from 2015 through 2018. This is a town dedicated to the Christmas spirit!
Many of the small details around the city reflect the love of Christmas.
City of North Pole - Facebook
Candy canes point out the local library, and you can take a turn down Santa Claus Lane or Saint Nickolas. Or maybe you'd like to take Snowman Lane to the elementary school today!

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One of the most famous spots in North Pole, Alaska is the Santa Claus house.
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A gift shop open year round with Christmas memorabilia, this is a wonderful place to stock up on your Christmas decorations. And before you leave, take a picture with the largest fiberglass statue of Santa, who hangs out right outside the building.
The streetlights of the town are striped like candy canes, and the firetrucks are bright Christmas red.
Santa Claus House - North Pole, Alaska - Facebook
The police cruisers are green and white, and there's even a roller derby league named "North Pole Babes in Toyland," and all of the skaters have Christmas-related names. Even the North Pole library has red and green fabric-covered chairs, with gorgeous snowflakes etched on their windows.
One of the more magical details of this unique city is its post office.
City of North Pole - Facebook
The employees of the United States Postal Service at the North Pole office field hundreds of thousands of letters each year, all of them addressed to Santa. There's even a volunteer community that replies to any letters addressed to 1 Santa Claus Lane, North Pole, Alaska. It's a wonderful town to experience, as everyone embodies the spirit of Christmas!
A trip to North Pole, Alaska could truly bring the Christmas magic to anyone's heart; even Ebenezer Scrooge.
Santa Claus House - North Pole, Alaska - Facebook
It's not just the buildings or street names that will bring a cheerful smile to your face. The people of this wonderful town exhibit great measures of Christmas spirit, and will enrich your trip to this great holiday hotspot.

Curious to take a tour of one of the most charming Christmas towns in Alaska? Check out this guided walk-through of North Pole, Alaska:

Have you had a chance to visit North Pole, Alaska during the Christmas season? Was it absolutely magical? Let us know in the comments below. As always, we would love to hear from you! If you are planning a trip to Alaska during the wintertime, don’t forget to pack your warmest layers.

And, if you’re looking for a place to stay while you’re in the area, check out these cozy accommodations near North Pole, Alaska.

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Winter In Alaska

Beth C. | October 18, 2023

What are the best things to do in Alaska in the winter?

Alaska in the wintertime is simply magical. For proof of this, look no further than the following seasonal events that take place in Alaska during winter:

  • Talkeetna Winterfest
  • The Colony Christmas Fair
  • Pioneer Park

 

Alaska is also home to some utterly charming Christmas towns:

  • Girdwood
  • Anchorage
  • North Pole

 

Feeling adventurous? Check out these unmissable outdoor activities in Alaska during the winter:

  • Take a horse sleigh ride
  • Hiking in Chugach State Park
  • Going dog sledding
  • Checking out Zoo Lights in Anchorage, Alaska
  • Spotting the famous Northern Lights

 

Curious to learn more? We've compiled an entire guide for spending winter in Alaska. Truly, there's something on the list for everyone!

What are some winter hikes I can take in Alaska?

Hiking in Alaska during the winter requires a sense of adventure -- and plenty of warm layers! Below is a list of destinations for winter hiking in Alaska:

  • Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
  • Spaulding Meadows
  • Burns Glacier
  • Powerline Pass
  • Milo Lakes
  • White Mountains
  • Admiralty Island
  • Turnagain Arm
  • Knoya Peak
  • Haines
  • Tongass National Forest
  • Peterson Lake
  • Salmon Creek
  • Girdwood
  • Rainbow Lake Trail
  • Boy Scout Beach
  • Seward
  • Wolverine Peak

 

Curious to learn more? Check out our full article outlining the best winter hiking destinations in Alaska.

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