“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 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 at the Santa Claus Village 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.
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.
Autumn holiday under the Northern Lights at the Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi, Lapland
The Arctic nights of endless sunlight is followed by fresh autumn breeze and dark nights. Nature is preparing for winter at the Arctic Circle, we are enchanted by the changing colours of the season. Northern Lights and the Autumn Foliage are unforgettable phenomenas to be shared with friends and family.
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Northern Lights Alert Login Key for Rovaniemi Area
Real-Time northern lights alerts to your phone
Yoga Hike
Experience the healing power of nature by hiking and doing yoga in the nature.
Day tour to Ranua Wildlife Park – Visit the Arctic Animals!
Enjoy a day trip to Ranua Wildlife Park to see Polar Bears, arctic foxes, lynx and 50 other arctic species as well as 200 animal varieties!
Traditional Finnish Christmas Eve with Santa Claus and Sauna, 4 hours (Private Tour)
Experience a traditional Finnish Christmas Eve with Sauna, Christmas Dinner and meet Santa Claus in private.
Summer Excursion to the Amethyst Mine in Luosto
Embark on a Day Trip to Amethyst Mine in Lapland’s stunning Pyhä-Luosto region, dig for your own lucky gemstone and hear fascinating stories from locals!
Aurora Dinner at Private Happy Fox Farm, 3 hours (Private Tour)
Private traditional Finnish Dinner inside the luxurious Fox Cottage and have the opportunity to see the Auroras in the midst of the forest.
Reindeer Farm Visit in Summer
Experience traditional reindeer herding in Lapland, feed and photograph the animals while learning about the local lifestyle and traditions from the herders.
Boat Fishing Tour
Experience a guided 2 hour fishing trolling tour on the rivers Kemijoki and Ounasjoki in Rovaniemi! Price is for group 1-5, not person.
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Fall in love with the tastes of Lapland!
Restaurant Bord
Enjoy a delicious meal in the hotel´s cozy restaurant. The menu offers Nordic classics, local delicacies and casual street food.
Ranua Resort – Wild Arctic Restaurant
Wild Arctic Restaurant serves visitors, groups and overnight guests next to the entrance to the Wildlife Park.
Snowman World, lunch in at Snow Restaurant
The Snow Restaurant, which is rebuilt every year, is an attraction itself. Snow carvings, amazing lighting and snow and ice sculptures provide you with a feast for the eyes during daily lunch and dinner.
Delicious Kota Restaurant in Rovaniemi
Our cozy hut restaurant offers a delicious food where you can enjoy meals made from local ingredients.
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Fishing Trip by Boat
Participate in a nice fishing trip where you can fish local fishes at the best fishing places of the region!
Rovaniemi City & Santa Claus Village Tour
Rovaniemi city tour with most popular sightseeings and guided Santa Claus Village tour
Auttiköngäs Nature Trail
The Autti Waterfalls are one of the most beautiful sights in Lapland! In this tour you will be hiking through the stunning Arctic Forest
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!
Moose Safari (premium)
Original Moose Safari.The biggest wild animals in Europe! Moose safari is a fascinating nature trip for searching moose, the largest land mammals in Europe.
Husky walk
Take a walk with our lovely huskies in the nature.
Ranua Wildlife Park Guided Tour, with Lunch
Guided tour of Ranua Zoo – the northernmost zoo in the world. We will take you to see 50 different animal species, including the only polar bears in Finland.
Private Amethyst mine tour in Luosto, summer
Summer tour to Lampivaara Amethyst Mine in Luosto is a unique attraction in Lapland. Digging and finding own amethyst to keep as a souvenir.
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A guide for responsible Northern Lights -experience in Rovaniemi
Find your Northern Lights -activity
Nature trails in Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi area is a versatile playground for day hikers. Explore the rugged wilderness, climb a fell, and wander in the relaxing sounds of nature
Sustainable summer accommodation
Romantic holiday in Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi at the Arctic Circle – the most magical romantic getaway
Traditional midsummer eve in Rovaniemi
Summer cottages in Rovaniemi
Unbelievable seasonal experiences in Rovaniemi
Laplands food culture in summer
Read more about Lappish treats
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.
Book winter activities at the Arctic Circle, Lapland!
Vaattukikongas Hike : the forest trail
This is an all year round hike! A way to discover the lappish wilderness through it’s rivers and forests. Landscapes colours can change depending on the time of the year what make it magical
The Frozen Waterfalls of Korouoma
Explore the Frozen Waterfalls of Kourouoma on an Enchanting 5km Hike from Rovaniemi
Private 3-Hour Snowmobile Adventure in Arctic Wilderness
Enjoy a private 3-hour snowmobile adventure through Lapland’s pristine wilderness with PolarMax.
8 km jaunt for joy, January-April
Husky tours at Korvala: 8 km sledding, including driving lesson, kennel tour, dog cuddles, photo ops, winter clothing, warm drinks & cookies. Max 9 participants. Tours at 12:00 & 13:00 on Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri. Price: €135/adult & €70/child.
Ranua Zoo and Bbq Picnic
Walk through the nature path as you greet loving and unique local Arctic animals.
Deep Snow Powder Driving
Like it out of trails? Our new deep snow driving safari brings you far to the wilderness where drive partly on untouched powder snow and explore new tracks and spots every day.
Authentic Reindeer Farm Visit – Rovaniemi – including Snowmobile ride and transport
AUTHENTIC REINDEER FARM VISIT NEAR ROVANIEMI
Trip to Arctic Circle, Santa Claus’ Village, Santa’s Reindeer and Elf’s Farm Yard
Must in Rovaniemi! During the trip we cross the magical Arctic Circle and visit Santa Claus’ Village where is Christmas all year round!
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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.