Alaska is one of the wildest, most beautiful, and most unspoiled landscapes in the world.
Stretching across an area larger than Texas, California, and Montana combined, it is a vast, untamed, stunningly gorgeous wilderness that thoroughly deserves the nickname “The Last Frontier”.
Located in the far northwest corner of the US, and filled with frozen glaciers and snow-covered mountains, Alaska is the perfect seasonal destination for a Christmas vacation.
Bold adventurers wanting more than their fair share of snow and ice over the festive period will find exactly what they are looking for in the 51st state, although they should be warned to wrap up warm!
Christmas is the perfect season to travel to Alaska.
Not only is the weather and the surrounding scenery perfectly suited for winter festivities, but Alaska really leans into the Christmas spirit, and there are amazing things to do and places to see, with Christmas celebrations across the state all the way through December.
So if you are thinking about packing your bags and heading out to discover the true meaning of Christmas in the frozen north, here are the best places to experience an unforgettable Christmas in Alaska.
Alaskan Christmas Guide: Where to Go and What to Expect
North Pole
Did you know that you can visit Santa Claus’ house at the North Pole in Alaska? No, that’s not a geographical typo – the North Pole is actually a small town just outside Fairbanks, where the Christmas spirit rules all year long!
This charming, curious little town grew up around its main attraction, the Santa Claus house owned by Nellie and Con Miller.
Originally started as a trading post back in the 1950s, Con Miller used to dress up as Santa at Christmas to entertain local kids.
After a while, his act was so popular that he began to remodel the house to resemble Santa’s home and workshop, and kids from all around the world started writing letters to Santa at The Santa Claus House, North Pole, Alaska.
Since they began receiving letters, the Millers have written over 2 million responses ‘from Santa’!
The North Pole itself renamed streets to get into the spirit, and you can now walk down St Nicholas Drive or Snowman Lane, and take a selfie in front of the gigantic fiberglass Santa at the entrance to the town!