“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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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.
Northern Lights Wilderness Tour with Professional Camera
Take your best chance to see the Northern Lights from Rovaniemi in small groups! With your personal guide and a minivan, you will explore the nature of Lapland and hunt the magic of the Aurora Borealis. Get ready for an unforgettable Arctic night!
Luxury Log Sauna and Finnish Dinner, 3 hours (Private Tour)
Experience the gentle heat of a log sauna and its invigorating health effects only with your own family or friends. After the sauna we’ll serve traditional Finnish home made dinner.
Aurora Borealis Picnic
Northern Light tour with picnic, by riverside. Tour operating from September to the end of April.
E-fatbike rental, Rovaniemi
Electric fatbike is an amazing bike for beginners and enjoyable riding even for experts all year around. Strong electric motor…
Private Ranua Zoo tour
Private tour to Ranua Zoo. Your group or family only, flexible timing.
Canoeing Trip from Husky Home to Reindeer Farm
See the huskies and reindeer while enjoying a lovely paddle trip.
Outdoor Photo session in Rovaniemi
Immerse yourself in the stunning natural beauty of Rovaniemi with our Outdoor Photo Session!
Discover the types of autumn activities at the Arctic Circle!
Fall in love with the tastes of Lapland!
Lapland Restaurant Kotahovi
Lapland Restaurant Kotahovi is a charming lunch restaurant located right in Rovaniemi in the well-known Santa Claus Village, just in the backyard of Santa Claus Office.
Korundi Kitchen & Café
Korundi Kitchen & Café is a fresh lunch restaurant, an atmospheric art café and an enchanting meeting spot in a refurbished historical post bus depot in central Rovaniemi.
Santa’s Pizza & Burger
Santa’s Pizza & Burger is a traditional fast food restaurant in the Arctic Circle. Our menu consists of delicious pizzas and hamburgers made with our own special recipe.
Restaurant Bord
Enjoy a delicious meal in the hotel´s cozy restaurant. The menu offers Nordic classics, local delicacies and casual street food.
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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.
Rovaniemi: Day Tour to Lapland’s Top Attractions
Rovaniemi: Day Tour to Lapland’s Top Attractions
Canoeing under the Midnight Sun
Paddle on the peaceful waters of Lapland and enjoy the beauty of the Midnight Sun! This guided activity will offer you a unique summer Arctic experience that you will long remember!
E-fatbike rental, Rovaniemi
Electric fatbike is an amazing bike for beginners and enjoyable riding even for experts all year around. Strong electric motor…
Explore the wilderness (summer & autumn)
A half-day wilderness adventure is our way to experience the remote and untouched nature of Lapland.
Arctic Canoeing Trip & Barbeque – Small Group
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Lapland’s pristine lakes with our canoe experience tour. Paddle peacefully through stunning Finnish landscapes and embrace the adventure of a lifetime
Private Rovaniemi city & Santa Claus Village Tour
Get to know Rovaniemi city and meet Santa Claus at the Santa Claus Village on family-friendly private tour.
Auttiköngäs Waterfall Tour
Auttiköngäs is a dream-come-true destination for day trip visitors! Easy hiking in beautiful nature by the valley of river Kemijoki.
Explore Summer of Lapland
A guide for responsible Northern Lights -experience in Rovaniemi
Find your Northern Lights -activity
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.
Summer events in Rovaniemi
Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle
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Unbelievable seasonal experiences in Rovaniemi
Sustainable summer accommodation
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
Romantic holiday in Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi at the Arctic Circle – the most magical romantic getaway
Book winter activities at the Arctic Circle, Lapland!
Snowmobile Safari in the Heart of Nature 7.1.-7.4., Rovaniemi
Enter arctic nature on a snowmobile – try ice fishing and snowshoeing
Northern Lights Photo Tour – Small Group, Unlimited Range, No Time Limit!
Travel in a VIP van to find the magical Aurora Borealis! Max. 8 participants.
Snowmobile Safari to Husky Kennel 1.12.-6.1., Rovaniemi
The thrills of snowmobiling and mushing in one adventure
Finnish Christmas with Santa Claus, 3 hours (Private Tour)
Experience a traditional Finnish Christmas Dinner and meet Santa Claus in private.
Rovaniemi Guided Climbing
Conquer the Heights: Guided Indoor Climbing Adventure
Thrilling day with Siberian Husky and snowmobile safari (Small group)
Action-packed, small group adventure day with real Siberian Huskies, authentic Laplandic lunch and a thrilling snowmobile ride through the pristine, snowy Lapland forests in Rovaniemi!
Private Unlimited Northern Lights Guarantee Tour with Photographer & Unlimited Mileage/Time – Private Tour
Unlike conventional tours that limit their guests to a single location, we take you on an exhilarating chase to follow the northern lights wherever they may appear
The Frozen Waterfalls of Korouoma
Explore the Frozen Waterfalls of Kourouoma on an Enchanting 5km Hike from Rovaniemi
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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.