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Village
station

The starting point of the magic train
that links the whole North Pole.

The story of the place

The Village station is one of the busiest places at the North Pole. For more than a century, the magic train has set off from here to link the workshops, the warehouses and the houses of Santa’s Village.

Its old red locomotive, decorated with holly and sleigh bells, puffs clouds of sparkling steam. Its carriages carry elves, Christmas trees and mountains of presents across the snowy landscapes.

All year round, the railway elves look after the tracks, polish the carriages and check every switch. And as 24 December draws near, the station never sleeps: train after train brings the last presents to Santa’s sleigh!

“All aboard! The magic train
is waiting for you!”
Santa Claus
The village station seen from the sky, with the magic train arriving in the snow

What you can discover

Explore all the exclusive content of the village station!

Behind the scenes at the station

Discover the unique atmosphere of the village station through our main video and other clips!

Live webcams

Watch the station in real time from our cameras!

12Magic carriages

For elves, trees and presents

100+Trips a day

As Christmas departure approaches

25+Railway elves

Experts in tracks, steam and punctuality

Running all year round

So the magic always
arrives on time!

Frequently asked questions about the station

Find the answers to the most common questions here!

Where does the magic train go?

It goes all around the village and links the workshops, the warehouses, Santa’s house and the sleigh garage.

What does the train carry?

Elves, Christmas trees, bags of letters and above all mountains of presents for the big Christmas round!

Who drives the magic train?

An experienced elf engineer, helped by the station master who makes sure every train leaves on time.

How does the train move through the snow?

Its locomotive runs on sparkling steam, with a pinch of magic powder that melts the snow on the tracks.

Is the station open all year round?

Yes! The train runs every day, and even more often as 24 December gets closer.

Can you get on board the train?

With the videos, the live webcams and the photo gallery, you can enjoy the journey from home!