Top things to do in Rovaniemi
Whether you’re after booking activities, experiencing magical natural phenomena, finding lively events or visiting diverse sights and attractions, shopping or restaurants, The Official Hometown of Santa Claus ® offers plenty of ideas what to do in Rovaniemi.
So… what things to do in Rovaniemi? Have a look at the filters.
Activities
Rovaniemi offers plenty of activities all year round, both outdoors and indoors. Find here the experiences we’ve got in store for you on your holiday!
Events
Get to know local life by taking part in events! Rovaniemi has long been – and still is – a central venue for northern happenings. Find events listing here.
Sights and attractions
Where to go and what to see in Rovaniemi? There are scores of sights and attractions in the Official Hometown of Santa Claus – find them listed here.
Eat and drink
Traditional Lappish food tastes delicious both in restaurants and by a campfire. Rovaniemi has great options for local culinary excursions, see more here.
Shopping
The lively town centre of Rovaniemi is great for shopping. Along with stores selling modern goods, local arts and handicrafts are available in many shops. See more here.
Other services
You never know when you need more than the usual travel services in an exciting place like Rovaniemi! See here what’s on offer – you might be surprised!
Meet Santa Claus and Cross the Arctic Circle
Experience the magic of Christmas year-round at Santa Claus Village, located right on the Arctic Circle. Visitors can meet Santa Claus in person, send postcards from his official post office, and explore festive attractions like SantaPark and Santa’s Main Post Office. This enchanting destination brings holiday cheer to life every day of the year.
Meet Santa Claus and Cross the Arctic Circle
Experience the magic of Christmas year-round at Santa Claus Village, located right on the Arctic Circle. Visitors can meet Santa Claus in person, send postcards from his official post office, and explore festive attractions like SantaPark and Santa’s Main Post Office. This enchanting destination brings holiday cheer to life every day of the year.