Messengers Pedaling Through Lapland for Santa Claus
In an unusual twist, a dedicated team of postal workers and cycling enthusiasts are setting off on a two-week journey to deliver wish lists to Santa Claus. This extraordinary tour, covering nearly 3,000 kilometers, will take them through Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland.
The cycling trio, consisting of Simone Nehring, Artur Hajduk, and Ralf Schüttler, have previously completed extreme tours together. Simone, who works for the post office in Bremen, will be joining the adventure this time.
Their journey begins in St. Nikolaus, Saarland, where they will receive a personal letter from the local Nikolaus post office for Santa Claus. The team will stop at postal branches in Bremen and Hamburg to collect wish lists before setting off.
The route will mainly take place on country roads, with the cyclists traveling with two yellow postal bicycles and one mountain bike, all without electric motors. A support vehicle accompanies them to transport clothing, tools, and spare parts.
Their first stop is Rüsselsheim, followed by a series of towns and cities in Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland. The main goal of the journey is the Santa Claus village, but the team also aims to continue on to the North Cape, an additional 700 kilometers away.
This summer delivery is not just a unique adventure; it's also for a good cause. The team is collecting donations for the "Bunter Kreis Hagen" association. The Nikolaus in Saarland, who received over 33,000 children's letters last winter, is pleased with his unusual summer task. He even has a wish for Santa Claus!
While there are no recent or specific 2025 instances of such a summer delivery event matching this detailed description in the search results, similar events have taken place in the past. These events often highlight postal workers' role in holiday cheer and philanthropy, engaging communities, supporting children in need, and fundraising for causes.
Stay tuned for updates on this extraordinary journey as the team pedals their way towards Santa Claus!
- The cycling team, consisting of Simone, Artur, and Ralf, are embarking on an adventure-travel journey this summer, combining their love for travel, sports, and delivering wish lists to Santa Claus.
- The team's lifestyle, which intertwines postal work, cycling, and philanthropy, will be showcased during their two-week tour, raising funds for the "Bunter Kreis Hagen" association.
