“Dream come true mesmerizing holiday at the Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland.”
Rovaniemi – The Official Hometown of Santa Claus ®
“Experience a living story that will change you forever. Your magical journey here at the Arctic Circle, in Lapland, Finland, is guided by the values of authenticity, giving, creativity and constant presence. It’s also your moment to meet Santa Claus at the Santa Claus Village any day of the year and write a new chapter in your life’s story while exploring Rovaniemi area, rich in history and fascinating 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.
Car rental Rovaniemi
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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.
Book winter activities at the Arctic Circle, Lapland!
Magical Northern Lights with Siberian Huskies (Small-Group)
A magical northern lights tour with guide-driven husky sleds
Bucket List Bus Tour – Aurora Hunting Guaranteed Tour
Aurora Hunting with a Guarantee – See the Lights or Get Your Money Back
Snowshoeing in the Frozen Forest
Enjoy snowshoeing adventure through the frozen forests of Lapland
The Hidden Place of Santa
Experience the Christmas atmosphere with whole family!
Husky Safari 5 km, Barbecue, Meet Reindeers, Hiking to the Lake, Ice Fishing, Day Tour.
Husky Safari 5 km, Finnish Barbecue, Meet Reindeers, Hiking to the Lake, Ice Fishing, Day Tour.
Riisitunturi National Park Hike
Riisitunturi Winter Hike: Tranquil Trails, Warm Drinks, and Surreal Scenery Await
Lapland Reindeer and Husky Safari from Rovaniemi
Reindeer & Husky fun in one day
Snowmobile Safari Adventure: Thrilling Winter Exploration (Small Group)
Snowmobile Safari Adventure: Thrilling Winter Exploration (2–3 Hours)
10 Romantic Winter Tips
A guide for responsible Northern Lights -experience in Rovaniemi
Find your Northern Lights -activity
Ice breaker trips from Rovaniemi, Lapland
Finnish Sauna Culture
There are over 3 million saunas in Finland – that’s more than passenger cars. It’s safe to say we love our saunas! For an absolute Rovaniemi experience one must try sauna.
Fall in love with the tastes of 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.
Gallis
The Glass Restaurant offers pure northern ingredients and flavors of Lapland in an atmospheric and unique setting at the Santa Claus Village, Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi.
Poropirtti
Poropirtti provides a cosy setting for lunches, dinners, events and theme evenings.
Snowland Restaurant
Spend a magical evening in Snowland snow igloo restaurant in Rovaniemi. Enjoy a bowl of delicious steaming soup and Lapland´s exotic dishes.
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A guide for responsible Northern Lights -experience in Rovaniemi
Find your Northern Lights -activity
Traditional midsummer eve in Rovaniemi
Romantic holiday in Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi at the Arctic Circle – the most magical romantic getaway
Summer terraces
Summer cottages in Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi with kids
Santa Claus and Christmas time sights & attractions Christmassy winter activities for families Indoors – all year round Culture experiences…
Summer fishing trips in Rovaniemi
Summer events in Rovaniemi
Summer by the river in Rovaniemi
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Book summer activities at the Arctic Circle
Midnight Adventure with Quad Bikes (Small-Group)
A unique and intimate small group adventure with quad bikes in the midnight magic in Rovaniemi.
VÄKI – Forest Bath
Welcome to this inclusive, private and guided experience. With our local guide you will feel and sense the power of the nature – Väki.
VÄKI – Sauna traditions
Welcome to this inclusive, private and guided experience. With our local guide you will feel and sense the power of the nature – Väki.
Arctic Berry & Mushrooms Picking Hike
Let your experienced wilderness guide take you for a hiking trip to the best spots for mushrooms and berry picking, like blueberries or cloudberries, around Rovaniemi. Learn about Arctic nature and its treasures.
Husky visiting package
Come and see the life in Husky Park! You can take photos, visit our beautiful park and meet the genuine Siberian Huskies.
Trip to Korouoma Canyon
Demanding hiking and canyon! Korouoma Canyon is a famous hiking destination year around. In the summertime you can admire natural rapids and, in the wintertime, famous icefalls!
E-fatbike rental, Rovaniemi
Electric fatbike is an amazing bike for beginners and enjoyable riding even for experts all year around. Strong electric motor…
Fishing for Fun
Come fishing with us and learn some new fishing tricks with the help of professional guide.
Autumn holiday under the Northern Lights at the Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi, Lapland
The Arctic nights of endless sunlight are followed by fresh autumn breezes and dark nights. As nature prepares for winter at the Arctic Circle, we are enchanted by the changing colours of the season. Northern Lights and the Autumn Foliage are unforgettable phenomena to be shared with friends and family.
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Santa Claus Summer Magic in Rovaniemi – a Fun and Unforgettable Encounter with Reindeer in Summer and Autumn
Santa Claus Summer Magic in Rovaniemi awaits — Meet arctic reindeer up close and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Lapland, no booking needed!
Taste of Lapland
One of the best summer activities in Lapland shows you awesome hidden places of untouched wild nature.
Excursion to Ranua Wildlife Park, Rovaniemi
Experience the wild Arctic in Ranua Zoo and get familiar with the fauna of Finnish Lapland!
Aurora Hunting Pro Tour Guaranteed View- Unlimited time & mileage
Guaranteed Viewing – No Auroras, Full Refund
Autumn Husky Safari 2km with Hot Drink in Small or Privategroup
A Automn Husky Safari, 2 km, Small Group .
Hiking with Huskies
Let’s go on adventure with Huskies!
Treasures of Nature – Picking Up Mushrooms or Berries
A highly recommended fun and tasty activity for families and individuals alike to search for the Lapland’s nature treasures. Your…
Hidden Trails of Kuoksa
Explore the peaceful trails of our Kuoksa wilderness park with a local guide who knows the area like the back of their hand.
Discover the types of autumn activities at the Arctic Circle!
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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.