What to experience in Rovaniemi in early winter season when there is snow, but not enough for all kinds of activities? Rovaniemi has snowy winter´s and we have snow on the ground over 6 months a year, statistically around 200 snowy days every year.
Are you the type of traveler, who is not just looking for relaxation and pampering – but wants to get active, go outdoors, and explore nature? To feel the adrenaline and excitement, like the locals? Keep reading: we wrote the best tips to get the most out of your adventure in Rovaniemi.
Rovaniemi is The Official Hometown of Santa Claus® and Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle is like a real village offering dreamy services and amenities. You can choose form a variety of magical accommodations, enjoy arctic delicacies at local restaurants and cafes, join the daily arctic activities and of course fall in love with the mellow happiness of Christmas magic all year round.
What if I told you we have an overall population density of 1,98 persons per square kilometer, which is one of the lowest in Europe, more reindeer then people, the cleanest air and waters in the world. Yet we live in a modern city filled with services and even luxury. Our summer nights are light like the most romantic pink twilight, and that our summer temperatures are mild like the birds milk, as we Finnish people like to say. Would you believe me? And the list goes on...
Traveling to Lapland in winter with kids is a dream come true in many ways. As The Official Hometown of Santa Claus® Rovaniemi offers a one-of-a-kind winter wonderland. Rovaniemi offers so much wonders on top of eternal Christmas Magic that we had to make a list:
Rovaniemi is The Official Hometown of Santa Claus, and therefore it is only natural that there is also a small village full of magical Christmas atmosphere in the Arctic Circle. You can spend a memorable day visiting Santa Claus Village or stay overnight.
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Rovaniemi has the most surprising restaurant scene in Finland, catering the flavors of the world combined in to traditional kitchens of the North and Lapland. Rovaniemi is also the home of Arctic Design and shopping, and as the capital of Lapland, Rovaniemi offers a vast variety of shopping opportunities from Finnish brands and design to local traditional handcrafts and three shopping centres.
Lists, TipsFebruary 23, 2022Dining & Shopping in Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi is a true winter wonderland, but some winter months are snowier than others. If snow is your key driver, wait until January, February and March to experience the powdery white landscapes.
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Rovaniemi is the home for Arctic experiences we bet you didn´t even know were real! Introducing Snow and Ice MUST DOS to add to your Lapland bucket list!
Cool things are happening in the Capital of Lapland Rovaniemi. Rovaniemi is not only the home of Christmas, but also a home of Lapland ingenuity! Did you know that in Rovaniemi you can eat in an Igloo in the middle of the city, shop for sustainable style & preloved clothing, experience art within a menu and combat climate change with a lunch?
Check out Rovaniemi TOP 10 Instagrammable winter venues. Rovaniemi is perfectly located to enjoy those snowy views as well as those arctic nature phenomena. Check out our Rovaniemi Winter TOP 10 venues to add to your to do list!
Lists, Places, TipsSeptember 29, 2021Instagrammable TOP 10 of Rovaniemi Lapland Winter
We all love pictures, to have memories, but to also share them on Instagram and social media. We listed the five most picturesque activities to do in winter.
Uncategorized, Lists, TipsSeptember 15, 20215 Most Instagrammable winter activities in Rovanie...
Rovaniemi summer selection of restaurants is relaxed, courageous and lush. The restaurants of Rovaniemi are anything but humble, we dare to say the hottest in Finland! The capital of Lapland offers not only unique restaurants and relaxed summer terraces but also local specialities and urban flavours from around the world. This summer capital has a capasity to serve over a 1000 summer terrace customers - double the amount of the grand terrace of Helsinki.
Santa Claus Village is the place to meet Santa Claus every day of year. In addition, the village area offers activities, restaurants, accommodation and shops to make your stay memorable.
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Even when the locals see the Northern Lights every year, we never get bored with them or lose the feel of childhood magic and fairytale. Here the #visitrovaniemi social media went crazy again in nights of dreamy Auroras:
This is a special post for all true lovers of Lapland, to ease the longing until we meet again! We listed the TOP web shops of Lapland to order your very own piece of Lapland, online.
Uncategorized, Lists, TipsNovember 26, 2020Get your very own piece of Lapland – Now availab...
The autumn is an overlooked season when it comes to visiting Rovaniemi. Spanning from late August until late November, it's an ideal time for activities.
Action, Lists, TipsSeptember 12, 2020Top autumn activities in Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi bathing in an amazing full 8 nights in a row of Northern Lights. September just beginning and we are already having a full sky-spectacle for over a week, amazing right? All arctic people have their own beautiful mythology, believes and names for this heavenly phenomena. In Finnish the Northern Lights are called ”Revontulet”.
Missing Rovaniemi? We miss you too! As travelling is not possible at the moment, we wanted to bring Rovaniemi closer to you. Read our tips to enjoy the Arctic Circle from your own couch.
Action, Lists, Places, TipsMay 20, 2020How to explore Rovaniemi while staying at home
There are plenty things to do during the summer in Rovaniemi, in Lapland, Finland. Here are a selection of different programs to choose from for a short city break.
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Visit Rovaniemi - your true Midnight Sun experience on the Arctic Circle, Lapland FinlandWelcome to the Official Hometown of Santa Claus® and a place full of magic! https://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/ Situated on the Arctic ...
The Grand Opening of Christmas Season 2022Rovaniemi celebrated The Grand Opening of Christmas Season in 19th of November 2022 in the Santa Claus Village at the Arctic ...
Riding against cancer - Alexandra HustaMeet Alexandra! She is riding a bicycle against cancer! 4000 km already travelled, 6000 km still left to go. Watch her crossing the ...
Fishing trip under the midnight sun at the Arctic Circle, RovaniemiFishing trip under the midnight sun? That is what some cast and the production members of the movie Routa chose to have after ...
Become a Lapland Midnight Sun Ambassador in June - July 2022. Apply now!Media influencer or news media representative? Become a Lapland Midnight Sun Ambassador! Application period ends 20th of ...
Inspired by Midnight Sun of LaplandBecome a Lapland Midnight Sun Ambassador! Experience the Midnight Sun only on the Arctic Circle and above. There is more to ...