“Dream come true mesmerizing holiday at the Arctic Circle, Lapland, Finland.”
Rovaniemi – The Official Hometown of Santa Claus ®
“Experience a living story that will change you forever. Your magical journey here at Arctic Circle, Lapland, Finland is guided by the values of authenticity, giving, creativity and constant presence. It’s also your moment to meet Santa Claus any day of the year and write a chapter in your life’s story while exploring Rovaniemi area rich in history and curious details.”
Santa Claus
There’s no place like Rovaniemi, the Official Hometown of Santa Claus, for genuine Christmas experiences. See here for some Rovaniemi Christmas magic.
Tips
Flights to Rovaniemi
There are plenty of direct flight connections from over 20 European cities flying to Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland during winter season 2023- 2024.
Rovaniemi Webcams
Santa Claus Village webcam, Ounasvaara webcam and Koivusaari webcam all give you a chance to sneak peek the accurate, current view in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland.
Summer holiday under the Midnight Sun at the Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi
Summer under the midnight sun casts a spell of nightless nights and arctic silence. In these serene moments, nature whispers secrets shared with friends, creating memories that shimmer in the everlasting light of friendship.
Summer TIPS!
Midnight Sun
The Midnight Sun, the nightless night or polar day – can be seen only here in Rovaniemi on the Arctic Circle or above. From early June until early July, and nights are white throughout the summer. See more here.
Midnight Sun experiences in Rovaniemi
Midnight Sun Activitites
Summer by the river in Rovaniemi
Browse summer activities
Book summer activities at the Arctic Circle!
Midnight Sun Special
World class phenomenon on Lappish mountain! A trip providing excellent opportunities for taking unique photographs of Lapland’s nature bathing in the magical glow of the Midnight sun.
Authentic Reindeer Farm Visit with Canoe Trip in the Nature
The best summer combo experience to feel the complete harmony of Lapland nature – meet its most iconic animal and canoe around one of its many beautiful lakes.
Midnight Sun Delight
Come and experience the delightful beauty of the Midnight Sun in a relaxing evening tour! Your guide will drive you to the best spots to enjoy this natural occurrence!
Excursion to Ranua Wildlife Park, Rovaniemi
Experience the wild Arctic in Ranua Zoo and get familiar with the fauna of Finnish Lapland!
Canoeing Trip from Husky Home to Reindeer Farm
See the huskies and reindeer while enjoying a lovely paddle trip.
Canoeing Adventure in Rovaniemi
Experience Lapland’s nature on this canoeing adventure in Rovaniemi and take stops along the shore to bask in the sun, with no prior experience required.
Cultural Canoe Trip around Rovaniemi
Visit Rovaniemi in a unique and original way! Canoeing together on the Arctic rivers, your guide will show you around the hometown of Santa Claus and the capital of Lapland.
Arctic Circle Crossing Ceremony
Fascinating ceremony at the Arctic Circle
Discover the types of activities at the Arctic Circle!
Fall in love with the tastes of Lapland!
Café&Bar Zoomit
In Cafe & Bar Zoomit, people gather together to enjoy each others company while bartenders make the best drinks in town of Rovaniemi.
Restaurant Monte Rosa
Come and try out the fine local flavors spiced up with an international touch in Monte Rosa restaurant in Rovaniemi, Lapland.
SantaPark Restaurant
In SantaPark You can host bigger parties for up to thousands of guests in SantaPark Kota –restaurant. Taste the delicious dinner while enjoying romantic and exciting SantaPark Show performed by professional dancers on the main stage.
Roka Kitchen & Wine Bar
The culinary cornerstone of Roka Kitchen & Wine Bar is in relaxed Northern Finnish cuisine with a twist of European flavours.
Book winter activities at the Arctic Circle!
Rovaniemi Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour
Experience the magic of Lapland and photograph the amazing Northern Lights!
Wilderness Kota Dinner, Rovaniemi
Traditional dinner in a traditional setting – enjoy an evening of Lapland food and culture
Family Fun with Snowmobiles
Experience snowmobiling with children
Snowmobile Safari in the Heart of Nature 15.12.-6.1., Rovaniemi
Enter arctic nature on a snowmobile – try ice fishing and snowshoeing
Reindeer Farm Visit a real authentic experience
Meet the most iconic animal of lapland
Reindeer farm visit
Visit our authentic reindeer farm, meet real-life reindeer herders, and feed reindeer in their natural surroundings.
Family Winter Fun, 4 hours
Experience the joy of winter by playing in the snow, snowshoeing, skiing, ice fishing, youth snowmobiling or taking a ride on a snowmobile-pulled sled at the Happy Fox farm by the Ounasjoki river.
White dream adventure
A unique snowshoeing adventure in the Lapland’s beautiful forest scenery. Admire the amazing landscapes, enjoy campfire treats and learn from the arctic lifestyle in Rovaniemi with our professional guide.
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Sustainable travel destination
At the Arctic Circle, the Northern Lights dance in harmony with responsibility. During your magical journey, we welcome you to experience the arctic nature of Lapland and its unique attractions, while contributing to a greener and more sustainable world.
Sustainable Rovaniemi
The local companies have been joining forces for Sustainable Travel Finland trademark that offers a concrete toolkit for travel destinations to help Finland’s travel destinations to adopt sustainable procedures and to make sustainable choices in their business.
Sustainable Travel Finland companies
The local companies and Visit Rovaniemi are taking part in the Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) program
Sustainable summer accommodation
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Love
There are many reasons to love Rovaniemi, the Official Hometown of Santa Claus: natural phenomena, traditions and culture, urban life and wild activities. Find out all about them here!
Plan
Planning a trip to Rovaniemi, the Official Hometown of Santa Claus? Here you’ll find information on how and when to travel, how things work, and lots more!
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!
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.