Get Holly and Jolly at the Santa Claus House in Alaska
In the early 1950s, merchant Con Miller decided to build a trading post in North Pole, Alaska. Con had a history of dressing up as Santa Claus and visiting with children in the surrounding area during the Christmas season. While Con’s trading post was under construction, local legend states that a little boy recognized that Con doubled as Santa Claus and asked if Santa was building a house. Thus, the Santa Claus House in North Pole, Alaska came into being.
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Located on St. Nicholas Drive, the Santa Claus House features year-round Christmas decor galore. Guests can meet (and feed!) Santa’s reindeer, shop for authentic silver bells, and stand in the shadow of a giant statue of Santa Claus hovering over a red sleigh. The Santa Claus House is also home to a Sweet Shop which serves warm drinks and sweet treats. If you have an out of season craving for hot chocolate with marshmallows and Christmas cookies in the month of June the Santa Claus House is an unmissable stop during your summer travels.
The Santa Claus House is most famous for its Christmas letter exchange. Children from all over the world routinely send mail to the Santa Claus House addressed to Santa. Santa and his tireless team of elves work overtime to ensure that every child gets a personalized letter in return. Santa even offers a letter package that includes a stuffed reindeer and a few sweatshirts and hats straight from the North Pole.
The Santa Claus House is open year-round for those who feel they need a Christmas fix in July. Visitors can bask in Santa’s splendor on the hottest day of July, or during a blizzard in December. Aunt Edna will never stop thanking you for the snow globe that you purchased for her during your trip to North Pole, Alaska.
Address:
101 Saint Nicholas Dr.
North Pole, Alaska, 99705
United States
UnusualPlaces Field Notes
- Location
- Santa Claus House, 101 St. Nicholas Drive, North Pole, Alaska, USA
- Coordinates
- 64.7546464, -147.343098
- Access
- Santa Claus House at 101 St. Nicholas Drive is a year-round store with indoor and outdoor displays; the operator invites visitors inside. The operator lists phone +1 907 488 2200. Silver Bell Square, Destination North Pole and Antler Academy are adjacent but separate experiences with their own hours and terms. Santa’s appearances follow a separate schedule and include short breaks; check the operator’s updates before planning around Santa.
- Admission
- The operator’s 2026 visit page publishes store hours and public displays but no general admission ticket. Shopping, photos and adjacent Silver Bell Square experiences may have separate charges or terms; confirm directly with the operator.
- Time needed
- The operator publishes no standard visit duration. Time varies with shopping, the Sweet Shop, photo displays, outdoor property features, queues and whether Santa is present. Adjacent Silver Bell Square is a separate experience.
- Best season
- The store is open year-round. Its 2026 hours change seasonally; Santa’s appearance schedule is separate, with daily appearances starting November 9 through December 31 except listed holiday closures. Check the operator’s schedule for exceptions and changes before travelling.
- Opening hours
- 2026 store schedule: daily 10:00–19:00 May 25–September 13; daily 10:00–18:00 September 14–December 31. Closed Thanksgiving (November 26) and December 25–27. Santa schedule: Wednesday–Sunday 10:00–18:00 September 14–November 8, then daily 10:00–18:00 November 9–December 31, with listed holiday exceptions. The operator warns schedules can change without notice; these are store/Santa hours, not Silver Bell Square hours.
- Location checked
- 2026-10-15
- Facts checked
- 2026-10-23
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