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WELCOME
TO ROVANIEMI!

Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi is a bustling, modern town on the Arctic Circle

and the capital of Lapland where the everyday Arctic meets
a fairy tale land. Its cultural destinations showcase northern
art, Lapland of today and yesteryear, and research into the

HelsinkiRovaniemi

Arctic region. Lapland is also the only place in the world

80 min

where you can meet Santa Claus on every day of the year.

1012 hours

Nature is nevertheless always present: you can easily

access the wilds in fifteen minutes from any part of town.
Way of life here is characterised by distinct seasons and
constantly changing Arctic light. We are either heading
towards the summertime and the midnight sun or the polar
night of deep winter.

Helsinki

1214 hours

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ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME
EXPERIENCES IN
ARCTIC NATURE!
Already by the end of August, on a clear night you
can view the northern lights flaming across the
northern skies. The vibrant autumnal period, ruska,
prepares the Arctic nature for snow, ice and freezing
temperatures.
Winter is the longest of the seasons in Rovaniemi.
Leaving the city lights behind, the frosty fairy tale
land beckons people for Arctic adventure. Fortunately
its only a short trip to the warmth of the fireplace.

Snowy period
December mid-April

Polar night:
December and January

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

Experience winter in Rovaniemi

Cross the Arctic Circle
and meet Santa Claus
Search for the
Northern Lights
Ride a snowmobile
Sit in a sleigh pulled
by reindeer or huskies
Try winter swimming
in a natural ice pool
Take a trip to
Ranua Zoo

The rivers flowing through the town attract anglers

Go cross-country
skiing, downhill skiing
and snowshoe hiking
Delight in ice fishing
Stay a night in an
igloo or snow hotel
Savour the delights of
the ice restaurant
Test your winter
driving skills

Nightless nights:
Early May late July

APRIL

Water and light dominate summertime Rovaniemi.

Midnight Sun:
6 June 7 July

MAY

JUNE

and boaters. The town shows its most beautiful sides

when viewed from the hilltops lying beneath the
midnight sun.
The brief, yet intensive summer packs wild berries
and mushrooms full of vitamins. Fish from sparkling
clean waters and free roaming game are also served
in local restaurants throughout the year.

Summer months:
June August

JULY

Vibrant autumnal ruska:

September

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

Experience summer in Rovaniemi

Cross the Arctic Circle
and meet Santa Claus
Enjoy summer on the
river with a canoe,
boat or jet ski
Experience the thrill
of white water rafting
Meet huskies and
reindeer at the farms
Admire grand elks
on an elk safari
Discover the treasures
of local culture

Stay up to relish
the midnight sun
Go fishing
Ride mountain bikes
or hike through
northern forests
Bathe in a traditional
sauna and take a dip in
the lake to cool off
Meet the local
Laplanders at laid-back
summertime events
Take a trip to
Ranua Zoo

Northern lights season:

Late August late March

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

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SIGHTS IN
THE HOMETOWN
OF SANTA CLAUS!
Rovaniemis most loved and indeed best known

There are plenty of shopping possibilities in the

inhabitant is Santa Claus. You can meet Santa Claus

town centre, with products ranging from Lappish

on every day of the year at the Santa Claus Village

handicrafts to design items and well-known

that lies on the Arctic Circle. Set deep below ground,

international brands. The town plan was designed by

SantaPark is a place to enjoy a day of fun with Santas

renowned architect Alvar Aalto to depict the head

cheerful elves.

of a reindeer on the towns map. If youre seeking

The forested hillsides of Ounasvaara appeal to

interesting facts and cultural offerings, follow the

nature lovers and activity enthusiasts. Nature trails,

outline of the reindeers head. The history of Lapland

jogging and mountain bike routes, cross-country

and arctic research is offered by Arktikum, art

skiing tracks and downhill skiing slopes make

exhibitions and concerts are hosted by Korundi House

Ounasvaara a destination providing plenty to do for

of Culture, and the Pilke Science Centre introduces

people of all ages and abilities. Meet the animals

visitors to the diversity of northern forests.

of the Arctic, from polar bears to lemmings at

theRanuaZoo.

Rovaniemi in a Nutshell
Home to 61,000 people, 14,000
reindeer and Santa Claus

Approximately 500,000 tourists

visit Rovaniemi each year

Area coverage 8,016 square kilometres

(compared to Greater Londons
1,572 square kilometres)

Accommodation for 3,300

people: 12 hotels, cabin villages,
holiday apartments, hostels
and B&B accommodation

Laplands commercial, administrative

and cultural capital

Over a hundred different

conference and event venues

Flights to Rovaniemi
www.finnair.com
www.norwegian.com

Rail connections
www.vr.fi

Bus connections
www.matkahuolto.fi

Dozens of activity service enterprises

ROVANIEMI TOURIST INFORMATION

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FI-96200 Rovaniemi, Finland
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