Local companies with Sustainable Travel Finland label
The local companies and Visit Rovaniemi are taking part in the Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) program. The aim of the STF program is to offer a concrete toolkit to adopt sustainable procedures and to make sustainable choices and actions in their business. The companies that have undergone the program and fulfilled the criteria receive the STF label.
Sustainable accommodation
Hotel Aakenus
Hotel Aakenus – family owned hotel just few step away from city center of Rovaniemi. We offer good quality rooms with cozy atmosphere for affordable rates.
Apukka Resort Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland
Apukka Resort is a wilderness holiday village in the embrace of two lakes, only a 10-minute drive from Santa Claus Village and Rovaniemi International Airport, yet the middle of unspoiled nature.
Arctic City Hotel
Arctic City Hotel is a modern, family-owned hotel set in the very centre of the town of Rovaniemi. The warm and personal service as well as delicious cuisine create a cozy base for business and pleasure.
Arctic Light Hotel
The Arctic Light Hotel is a multi-award winning, family-owned boutique hotel situated in the heart of Lapland-Rovaniemi.
Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
The Arctic TreeHouse hotel provides a unique blend of luxury comfort in the heart of Arctic nature, local Lappish traditions and modern Scandinavian design.
Overnight in a glass igloo at Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos
We offer accommodation in glass igloos with 360-degree glass roofs; they offer a perfect chance for a northern light hunt far from the city lights and view a starry sky in all directions, yet only 30 minutes away from Rovaniemi city center.
Overnight in Arctic SnowHotel
Arctic SnowHotel is one of the biggest Snowhotels in the world, and sleeps about 70 guests. This spectacularly handsome attraction and landmark, is carved each year to be different in appearance.
Arcticmint Villa
Arcticmint Villa is more than a place for you to stay in. It gives you the needed solitude to truly experience the magic of the Lapland with all your senses, completely away from the huzzle.
Beana Laponia
Beana Laponia is a wilderness boutique hotel that offers the guests personal service and unforgettable activities in small groups. Adults only.
Glass Resort
Luxury accommodation in Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi. Glass Resort offers a glass igloo type accommodation with more space and luxury feel with private outdoor Hot Spa and Sauna.
Hotel Golden Circle Suites
With these exclusive Golden Circle Suites, we want You to find happiness, excitement, magic and beauty of Lapland, at the Arctic Circle.
The Elegant Haistila
This 1970s 3-bedroom cottage in Santa’s Animal Land has been designed so that there’s a real fireplace in the center of the open plan living, dining, and kitchen area.
Cozy Hommala Cottage
Located 18km from Ranua and right next to the Simojoki river, this cottage is a hidden haven for families that appreciate peaceful surroundings.
Hotel Metsähirvas
Our hotel combines modern, high-quality rooms, affordable rates and beautiful nature in one place.
Kotatieva Cabin
Escape to the serene beauty of Finnish Lapland and discover the perfect hideout for you and your family. We offer two cozy hideout cabins that can accommodate up to 5 persons each.
Lapland Hotels Bear’s Lodge
Lapland Hotels Bear’s Lodge in Rovaniemi is a magnificent wilderness hotel. This hotel will make a splendid setting for a relaxing holiday, a productive meeting or a special occasion.
Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets
In Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets, quality accommodation and the traditional Lappish menus of restaurant Thulia will guarantee you an enjoyable stay only 3 km from the center of Rovaniemi.
Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara
On top of the hill Ounasvaara, Rovaniemi, in the middle of Lappish nature you’ll find Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara, an ideal hotel for a leisure or business traveler.
The Luxury Downtown Rovaniemi
The 2-bedroom apartment embodies beautiful Scandinavian design, in which the lack of natural light in the winter is compensated with skillful use of dark and white tones.
Octola Private Wilderness
Octola is the most exclusive five star luxury accommodation in Lapland, Finland and Arctic region with its own private wilderness and wildlife.
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, Rovaniemi
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, located in the center of Rovaniemi, Lapland, is a high-class, international hotel featuring Lappish hospitality.
Ranua Resort – Arctic Igloos
Arctic Igloos are located on the peaceful shores of the lake Ranuanjärvi, far from city light pollution.
Ranua Resort – Holiday Villas
Make the most of the Wildlife Park and the services of Ranua and book your accommodation at the Holiday Village. Well equipped villas are located in the immediate vicinity of the Wildlife Park and its services.
Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus
Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus is a high-quality hotel and it’s located in the center of Rovaniemi at the Lordi’s Square and along the promenade.
Santa’s Igloos Arctic Circle
Santa’s Igloos Arctic Circle, 71 luxurious, spacious glass igloos, reception and Restaurant Arctic Eye are located at the Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi.
Santa’s Luxury Boutique Villa / Apartments
Modern design and exclusive comfort in the heart of Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi, right next to the Santa Claus Office, yet in a quiet spot.
Santasport Apartment Hotel
Have a nice stay at Santasport Apartment Hotel! All our rooms have a cosy interior with good amenities for your stay!
Santasport Sporthotel
Spacious Sporthotel rooms, wide variety of wellbeing services and amazing nature of Ounasvaara – more than just a regular night at hotel!
Scandic Rovaniemi City
A calm and cozy hotel right in the centre of Rovaniemi. The stylishly refurbished rooms and extensive room selection cater for all needs.
Sunday Morning Resort at Pyhä-Luosto, Lapland, Finland
At the heart of Experience Pyhä is our Sunday Morning Resort, an exclusive carbon-free, lakeside boutique hotel situated in the captivating fell landscape of Pyhä-Luosto National Park.
The Iconic Wikkelä Villa
The Wikkelä Villa is designed to be a place where you can truly experience a luxurious getaway.
Wald Villas – Premium Log Cabins in Aavasaksa
Our atmospheric and cozy log cabins (Villa Huhta, Villa Siimes and Villa Outa) offer you a perfect setting for a relaxing vacation and enjoying nature!
Sustainable activity companies and tour operators
Access Lapland
Access Lapland is a company specialized in providing premium quality winter activities on snow and ice. We offer guided tours and private guiding around Rovaniemi.
Apukka Resort
Apukka Resort, only a 15-minute drive from Rovaniemi city centre, combines unique, innovative experiences with traditions and true, unspoiled nature.
Arctic Circle Husky Park
Husky Park has operated next to Santa Claus Village already for several decades. In Husky Park you can see how the dogs live, from feeding to taking off the harnesses.
Arctic SnowHotel
Come and experience our fairytale-like snow buildings and ice sculptures, even if you do not intend to stay overnight.
Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
Our experience packages include arctic activities that are sure to make your holiday one you will never forget.
Bearhill Husky
BearhillHusky is a family owned and operated husky kennel located in the pristine wilderness location just outside Rovaniemi. Established in 2003, we have extensive experience creating memorable husky adventures for groups, families and individuals.
Beyond Arctic
Beyond Arctic is the leading tour company in Rovaniemi area with a specialisation in photography. We create exclusive excursions in the heart of Lapland and take you to locations of staggering beauty.
Husky & Yoga Nature
Warmly welcome to our family husky home and retreat at Husky & Yoga Nature! Here you can experience husky safaris – sled riding – so that you can drive yourself, skiing in the silent forest, husky hiking, canoeing and yoga.
Huskypoint
Huskypoint is a family-owned, private company operating in Rovaniemi near the village of Sinettä. Huskies are our life, hobby and passion. With us you can really experience the exciting world of dog sledding.
Johka – Arctic Experiences
Enjoy arctic experiences in beautiful Lapland! We provide guided experiences and seasonal activities during every season of the year.
Kotatieva Winter Leisure Park
Kotatieva Winter Leisure Park is packed with winter fun! We have a unique, almost 1000 meters long ice-skating track in the middle of a forest, and lots more. Welcome to enjoy an active outdoors day with your family and friends!
Lapland Safaris
Lapland Safaris are specialists in Lapland’s nature and the Lappish lifestyle. We draw inspiration from the local history and day-to-day ‘Lappishness’. The stories and legends relating to these form the basis of the programme packages offered to our customers.
Ounasvaara Ski Resort
Ounasvaara Ski Resort is located almost in a centre of Rovaniemi city. From the Northern side of Ounasvaara mountain, you’ll find a modern Outdoor resort where you can downhill ski, snowboard, or ski while enjoying the international atmosphere. Private ski lessons with professionals.
Ranua Resort Safaris & activities
Ranua Resort Safaris & Activities is a Ranua based Safari House and program provider and it is located in the immediate vicinity of Ranua Wildlife Park.
Santa’s Pets
Visit the welcoming Santa’s Pets! Feed our kindly reindeer and meet fluffy alpacas, pony, goats, sheep, rabbits, donkeys and different birds.
Santasport
Santasport is a center for wellbeing, sports, education and recreation in Rovaniemi. Santasport is located at the fell Ounasvaara in the middle of the picturesque northern nature, just 2km from Rovaniemi city centre.
Wild About Lapland
Wild about Lapland is the tour company in Rovaniemi that has one main aim, that is for you to learn about your surroundings. We offer a small, yet specific set of tours that are all chosen for there ability to take you away from the crowds, noise and speed of life.
Wild Nordic Finland
Wild Nordic is the ultimate provider of thrilling snowmobile tours in Lapland.
Kon-Tiki Finland / Oy Kon-Tiki Tours Ltd
Kon-Tiki Finland / Kon-Tiki Tours is specialized in providing travel services with years of experience in Lapland area in Finland.
Lapland Private – Lapland DMC
Lapland Private is a privately owned Destination Management Company in Finnish Lapland, offering tailor-made travel experiences and personalized holiday itineraries for independent travel groups, private groups, and incentive travel parties.
Luxury Action – Private Travel
Luxury Action is the pioneering private travel company with focus on tailored Nordic destination experiences.
Sustainable places
Entrance ticket to Arctic SnowHotel
Entrance ticket to Arctic SnowHotel – day ticket
Arktikum Science Centre and Museum
Arktikum entrance ticket gives an access to Arktikum museum and science centre during opening hours.
A Day Ticket to Kotatieva
Spend an active and truly unique day in beautiful nature of Finnish Lapland!
Korundi House of Culture in Rovaniemi
Korundi entrance ticket gives an access to the art exhibitions during opening hours.
Ounasvaara Ski Resort
Ounasvaara Ski Resort is a family outdoor resort close by the city of Rovaniemi at the Arctic Circle. Besides the downhill skiing slopes there are also several maintained cross-country skiing tracks in the area.
Ranua Resort – Wildlife Park
Ranua Wildlife Park offers tourists and nearby inhabitants the opportunity to observe arctic animals throughout the year, in an as authentic environment for the animals as possible.
Santa Claus’ Main Post Office
Santa Claus’ Main Post Office is the only official post office of Santa Claus. Here you can feel the Christmas spirit every day of the year and be served by the merry post office elves in several languages!
Santa Claus Office
Santa Claus Office is the official place to meet Santa in Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle.
Santa’s Pets Visit
Meet domestic animals next to the Santa Claus Office. Tickets are valid all day!
Sustainable transportation
Read more about sustainability in Rovaniemi
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.