Arktikum
Pohjoisranta 4
Tel. +358 (0)16 322 3260
info@arktikum.fi
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Arktikum
Arktikum is a science centre and a museum. The exhibitions of the Arktikum leads you through Arctic areas’ and Finnish Lapland’s history and modern day. New permanent exhibition about arctic areas will be opened 18th April 2007. You can see the Northern Lights multivision show almost every day in the Polarium Theatre. Arktikum also arranges several temporary exhibitions and events related to Northern themes. Arktikum Café & Restaurant serves delicious menus and selfbaked cakes. From our gift shop you will find handmade souvenirs and the library provides you more information about the exhibitions.
Experience the Arctic! Northern lights, ice cave, arctic river...The new arctic exhibition The Arctic in Change will be set up in very friendly, interactive and aesthetic environment based on the human and seasonal cycles in the Arctic. The exhibition will be dealing with the current changes in the Arctic.
Chronicles from the Finnish Lapland. Northern Ways is an exhibition about stages in man and nature in the North. Find out about the life of the moose and bear in the wild, take a glimpse at city birds and pearl catching. The exhibition also features Sámi culture, with its costumes and languages, and small-scale models of Rovaniemi from 1939 and 1944.
Open:
1.6.-15.6. daily at 10-18
16.6.-31.8. daily at 9-18
1.9.-30.11. Tue-Sun at 10-18
1.12.-11.1. daily at 10-18
(exception: closed 24.12.)
Entrance fee:
Adults 12 €, children (7-15 yrs.) 5 €. Seniors and students 8 €. Family ticket (2 adults+2 children) 25 €.
Group ticket (min 15 pax) 9,50 €/adult (reservation required).
In July 7.-31.7. guided tours in English on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10.
Price: 16 €/adult; 15 €/seniors and students; 13 €/children (7-15 years).
Price includes: entrance fee to exhibitions and guided tour (1 hour).
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Santa Claus Village
Tel. +358 (0)16 3562 096
aija@arcticcircle-information.fi
www.santaclausvillage.info
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Santa Claus Village
There are many souvenir shops as well as Santa’s Main Post Office, programme service companies and cafes and restaurants in the Santa Claus Village. And of course, Santa is there too, in his chamber every day of the year.
Information, guide service and Arctic Circle Crossing Certificates are available from the Arctic Circle Information Office.
Santa Claus Village is situated 8 km to the north of Rovaniemi direction Ivalo along highway number 4. You can reach the Arctic Circle also easily by local bus number 8.
Santa Claus Village is open:
1.6.-31.8. at 9-19
1.9.-30.11. at 10 -17
1.12.-9.1. at 9 -19
Except:
30.4. at 10-15
1.5. at 12-15
24.12. at 9-15
25.12. at 12-17
31.12. at 9-17
1.1. at 12-17
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Santa Claus Office
Santa Claus Village
Tel. +358 (0)20 799 999
info@santaclauslive.com
www.santaclauslive.com
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Santa Claus Office
Santa Claus Office is at Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle. You can meet Santa in his chamber every day of the year!
Santa Claus Office is open:
September-November and January-May daily at 10-17.
In summer 1.6.-31.8. daily at 9-19.
Christmas season daily at 9-19.
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Santa Claus’ Post Office
Tähtikuja 1
Tel. +358 (0)20 452 3120
joulupukinpaaposti@posti.fi
www.santaclaus.posti.fi
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Santa Claus Main Post Office
There’s plenty of activity at Santa Claus’ Post Office all year round. All mail addressed to Santa Claus arrives here. Approximately 700 000 deliveries arrive each year from over 150 countries. Santa’s own greetings are also posted here with Santa Claus’ Post Office’s special postmark to children all over the world. Situated in a central location at Santa Claus Village, Santa Claus’ Post Office is open to the public every day of the year. The post office elves always bid you a warm welcome.
Open:
September-November and January-May daily at 10-17.
June-August daily at 9-19.
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Christmas House
Tel. +358 (0)16 3561 513
napapiirin.lahja@co.inet.fi www.christmashouse.fi
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Christmas Exhibition - Christmas House
The new Christmas House at the Arctic Circle in the Santa Claus Village hosts the unique Christmas-theme exhibition. The exhibition covers today’s Christmas customs as well as centuries-old Finnish and foreign Christmas traditions.
The exhibition includes three fascinating exhibits covering nearly 400 square meters:
• Finnish Christmas, Christmas traditions and Lapland’s Santa Claus, “Joulupukki”
• Most recognized Christmas traditions around the World
• The Elves’ Toy Factory
Open: daily at 8-18.
Entrance fee: Adults 5 €, children (4-12 yrs) 3 €. Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) 10 €.
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Arctice - Winter Wonderland
Arctic Circle
Tel. +358 40 515 6234
info@arctice.fi
www.arctice.fi
Arctic CircleTel. +358 40 515 6234
All the joys of winter in a single location
A magical winter world appears each year on the Arctic Circle, the place where you can meet the real Santa Claus. Even the drinking glasses are made out of ice at Arctice. You could easily think that only a snow elf was allowed to sip his drink out of such a glass, but no – you, too, can come to
Arctice and experience its wonders!
Enchanting ice
The icy ambience of Arctice's large igloo literally reaches from the floor to the ceiling. The art gallery is filled with animal figures and story characters that are carved out of ice to stunning detail. The ice bar and café serve kids with raspberry red beverages and adults with icy clear drinks – and the drinking glasses are made out of ice, of course! Arctice is fully licensed.
100% slide
You have to experience the thrill of our slide! This fierce but safe ride is one of the greatest achievements of the art and science of slide-making. The speedy ride will tickle your toes and tug at the bottom of your belly. Settle into the snowtube – and brace yourself! A large slide has been built for grown-ups, while kids can race down a slightly smaller slide.
ARCTICE is open:
1.1 - 31.3.2010 daily at 12-17.00
Entrance fee:
10 €
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Santa's Ice Park
Santa Claus Village - Arctic Circle
Puh. 040-536 2194
info@wixu.fi
http://www.santasicepark.fi
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SantaPark
Tel.+358 16 333 0000
info@santapark.com
www.santapark.com
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SantaPark
Santa Claus Office in a mysterious grotto in the depths of the earth. You can also meet Santa’s little elf helpers at work, study at the Elf School or decorate gingerbread figures with Mrs Claus. Crowning your visit is a thrilling Elf Show.
Open:
During Christmas and summer seasons.
Open in summer 2010:
28.6. - 14.8.2010 Tuesday- Saturday at 10-18
Exception: Open also Mon 28.6. at 10-18
Tickets: Adults 15 € and children 12,50 € (4-15 yrs). Family ticket 50 €. Ticket is valid for two consecutive days.
Open during Christmas season 2010:
27.11.2010 - 8.1.2011 daily at 10-18
Exceptions: Sat 4.12., Sat 11.12. and Sat 18.12. open at 9-12
Tickets: Adults 28 € and children 23 € (4-15 yrs). Ticket is valid for two consecutive days.
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ProSanta
Eteläranta 11
Tel. +358 (0)50 517 6989
santa@prosanta.fi
www.prosanta.fi - www.joulukka.com
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Joulukka
A little light twinkles in the darkness of the forest.
Listen carefully - can you hear the footsteps?
Something red flashes between the trees. Could it be an Elf?
After a while you will notice that you have arrived
to a special place where the magic of Christmas comes alive,
a place called Joulukka.
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Sirmakko – Reindeer Family
Vältinmutka 9
Tel. +358 40 561 9714
ilpo.riskila@pp.inet.fi
www.paliskunnat.fi/sirmakko
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Sirmakko – Reindeer Family
Sirmakko is cozy and warm, genuine reindeer farm set amidst nature. We offer visitors to experience the traditional Lappish. Reindeers and the reindeer farm life tell a fascinating story of human life in the north now, and in the past, the livelihood of our families operate within the indigenous reindeer herding tradition of several generations. Reindeer farm and visit the reindeer ride in the middle of winter are spectacular natural experience! Lasso them and accept Lapland ceremony and enjoy delicious traditional Lappish food. Our business is characterised by flexible, stress-free, customised services.
We organize much kind of parties, and meetings. In Sirmakko is an excellent framework for training courses and meetings.
Product and Service Samples
All year round: Reindeer farm visits, meals, catering service, including weddings and other family events, meeting services and customised services for special groups (such as the differently abled).
Winter:
Experiential Reindeer safaris, winter fishing, snow-based activities
Summer:
Visits to the Reindeer Farm in Lapland Ceremonies. To charter bus trip to the Nord Kapp is nice to take a break in Sirmakko and watch the reindeers, even enjoys a delicious meal. Relax during the break by watching reindeers or enjoy a savoury meal.
Sirmakko:
Timbered log house for 100 persons, Laplanders hut for 50 persons, the reindeers and disabled-sleigh.
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Arctic Circle Huskypark
96930 Arctic Circle
Tel. +358 40 824 7503
ac.huskypark@gmail.com
www.huskypark.fi
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Arctic Circle Huskypark
At Arctic Circle Husky Park in the Santa Claus Village you can make friends with huskies and in winter enjoy a husky sleigh ride. Arctic Circle Huskypark is open all year round.
Open daily at 12-16. During winter season December-March daily at 10-16.
Entrance fee: 6 €/adult, 3 €/child under 12 yrs. Husky sleigh rides by advance reservations.
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Ranua Wildlife Park
Rovaniementie 29
Tel. +358 (0)16 355 1921
ranuan.zoo@ranua.fi
www.ranuazoo.com
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Ranua Wildlife Park
Ranua Wildlife Park is situated 80 km to the south of Rovaniemi direction Kajaani along road number 78. There are about 60 species of arctic and northern wild animals at Ranua Zoo, including the bear, the only polar bears in Finland, lynx, wolf, wolverine, moose and many, many more. Fazer Candy Shop and souvenir shops. In summer a pet’s corner. Dining in the restaurant Jussan Pirtti.
Bus timetable and packages from Rovaniemi Tourist Information.
Ranua Wildlife Park is open:
1.9.-31.5. daily 10-16.
1.6.-31.8. daily 9-19.
Entrance fee:
1.4.-30.9.2010: Adults 14 €, children (4-14 yrs) and students 11 €, seniors 12,50 €. Family ticket 41 €.
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Huskypoint Käpälämäki
is the home of huskies and their owner family. Let us share our passion for sled dogs, mushing and long distance sled dog races with you!
Summer
Join in for our great Summer sled dog ride & tour of kennels. This summer program is also available with car transportations from Rovaniemi town and as a combination with an easy canoeing trip.
Open:
1.6.-18.9.2010: Monday – Saturday at 12:00 and 14:30 (please arrive some minutes before)
Closed on Sundays and Saturday 26.6.2010
Entrance fee: 30€ adult, 15€ child, children under 4-years-old free
Includes 1,5 hours guided program with summer husky ride, tour of kennels, movie of races our dogs have participated and plenty of lovely huskies
For groups also at other times. Please contact us.
Winter
In the winter we arrange sled dog adventures from short taster drives to multi-day safaris. Please notice: to be able to serve you at our very best we require an advance reservation during the winter season
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Arctic SnowHotel
Lehtoahontie 27, Sinettä
Tel. +358 40 769 0395
or +358 40 845 3774
info@arcticsnowhotel.fi
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Arctic SnowHotel
Experience the wonders of snow and ice at Lake Lehtojärvi, Rovaniemi! Arctic SnowHotel offers you an exotic opportunity to spend a night sheltered by snow and surrounded by picturesque and placid Lappish nature. The SnowHotel – as the name suggests – is made of snow and ice. You can sleep in a warm sleeping bag safe from the cold and dark winter night. Frost will not spoil the enchanting peace and quiet of the rooms because the temperature always stays between 0 and −5 ºC,
even in extremely cold weather.
The hotel provides a normal sauna as well as a snow sauna with
its uniquely humid atmosphere. Outside the sauna you can dip
into a large hot tub under the northern lights to sip a warm drink. Alternatively, you can work up your courage and take a quick snow bath. Whichever you choose, it is bound to make your blood rush!
The hotel area also provides entertainment for children.
They can pat reindeer, play on the snow playground,
and ride small snowmobiles; all this is guaranteed to bring
about laughter and cheers. Treat yourself and your family to a memorable and genuine experience in Lapland.
Open
New Arctic SnowHotel will be opened in December 2009.
Fares
Entrance fee for visitors 6 €/ person
Familyticket 20 € (2 adults+2 children)
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Amethyst Mine
Lampivaara
Tel. +358 (0)400 523 924
or +358 (0)16 624 334
arctic.amethyst@amethystmine.fi
www.luosto.fi
www.amethystmine.fi
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Amethyst Mine
Amethyst mine on top of Lampivaara hill is located in the immediate vicinity of the Luosto tourism centre, appr. 130 km to the north of Rovaniemi, in the middle of Lapland’s beautiful landscape. The sustainable Lampivaara Amethyst mine is possibly the only gemstone mine in the world that welcomes visitors. The mine at the top of the hill introduces you to the fascinating world of gemstones.You will hear stories told for millennia, and get to dig for your own lucky amethyst, that has waited 2000 million years to be found.
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Rovaniemi Art Museum
Lapinkävijäntie 4
Tel. +358 (0)16 322 2822
hilkka.liikkanen(at)rovaniemi.fi
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Rovaniemi Art Museum
The Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation collection of Finnish art as well as changing exhibitions are on display at Rovaniemi Art Museum. The Art Museum is located in the former post office vehicle depot.
Open until 4.7.2010: Tue-Sun 12-17. Closed from 5.7.2010 due to construction. New Korundi House of Culture will be opened in 2011.
Entrance fee:
Adults 4 €. Students, seniors and groups (over 10 pax) 2 €. Children (under 18 yrs) for free.
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Rovaniemi Local History Museum
Pöykköläntie 4
Tel. +358 (0)50 325 2017
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Rovaniemi Local History Museum
The buildings on Pöykkölä farm date from the end of the 1800’s and are built on the shores of the River Kemijoki.
Open: 1.6.-31.8. Tue-Sun 12-18. At other times by arrangement.
Entrance fee: Adults 4 €, children 2 €.
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Lapland Forestry Museum
Metsämuseontie 7
Tel. +358 (0)40 53 600 80
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Lapland Forestry Museum
Buildings, exhibits and photographs about logging and log floating in Lapland.
Open: 1.6.-31.8. Tue-Sun 12-18. At other times by arrangement.
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Rovaniemi Church
Tel. +358 (0)16 335 511 |
Rovaniemi Church
The present church in Rovaniemi was completed in 1950. It was designed by the architect Bertil Liljequist. The interior of the church is dominated by a huge fresco behind the altar. It’s called the Source of Life and it was realised by Professor Lennart Segerstråle in 1951. The church seats 850 people and it features a 45-key organ from the Christensen Organ Factory.
Open: In summer 10.5.-29.8. 2010 and during Christmas season daily at 9-21. At other times by arrangement.
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Administrative and Cultural Centre
Hallituskatu 7
Tel. +358 (0)16 322 246 |
Administrative and Cultural Centre
The Lappia Hall, Library and City Hall designed by the academic Alvar Aalto form a culture and congress centre at the heart of the city. Other buildings designed by him are the Korkalorinne garden city district and the private house "Maison Aho". Aalto also designed the reindeer antler lay out of Rovaniemi.
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Rovaniemi Provincial Library
Jorma Etontie 6
Tel. +358 (0)16 322 2463 |
Library
The library is housed in a building that was designed by architect Alvar Aalto. It was completed in 1965. The building is one of his most beautiful designs. It is personal and timeless in style. Temporary art exhibitions in Lapponica Hall.
Open:
Mon-Thu 11-20 (in summer 11-19). Fri 11-17. Sat 11-16 (in summer 11-15).
Reading room open also Sun 11-16 (in summer 11-15).
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Inquiries: Eero Pajula
Tel. +358 (0)16 3481049 or
+358 (0)40 5371198 |
German Soldier's Cemetery
German soldiers’ cemetery at Norvajärvi, 18 km north of Rovaniemi.The mausoleum is the resting place for more than 2500 Germans who fell in the Second World War. Open to the public April-September. At other times by special arrangement. Read more.
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