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Traveling to Rovaniemi
Planning a trip to Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland? How to get to Rovaniemi? We warmly welcome you and in this page we guide you through the options on how to get here!
![Santa Claus playing with kids and crossing the Arctic Circle in Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland, during summer.](https://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/wp-content/uploads/santa-claus-village-arctic-circle-rovaniemi-lapland-finland-summer-5.jpg)
Rovaniemi is located at the Arctic Circle in Lapland
Rovaniemi is located at the Arctic Circle in Lapland
Rovaniemi is situated in Finnish Lapland, right on the Arctic Circle. Despite the northern location, getting here is easy – Rovaniemi is well connected to the rest of the world via various means of transport. Rovaniemi can be reached by plane, train, coach or car.
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Easier than ever before to fly to Rovaniemi
There are over 40 direct flight connections from Europe to Rovaniemi. There are several connections through Helsinki as well.
![A woman getting on a train on Rovaniemi railway station during summer in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland.](https://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/wp-content/uploads/Vr-train-transportation-summer-Rovaniemi-Lapland-Finland-1.jpg)
Train connections to Rovaniemi
Train connections to Rovaniemi
Finnish railroads are operated by state company VR.
Rovaniemi is easy to reach by rail from many Finnish towns, with several trains running to and from Helsinki every day. Trains run year round, despite harsh weather at times.
![Two Kutilan buses at Rovaniemi Airport during winter in Lapland.](https://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/wp-content/uploads/Bus-trasportation-Rovaniemi-Airport-Rovaniemi-Lapland-Finland.jpg)
Coach connections to Rovaniemi
Coach connections to Rovaniemi
The coach services by Matkahuolto and Onnibus cover a great deal of Finland’s road network.
They’re not only an option for reaching Rovaniemi from the south, but also the only means of public transport that connect the town with the northern parts of Lapland.
![Lumberjack's candle bridge in Rovaniemi city centre during summer time in Lapland, Finland.](https://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/wp-content/uploads/City-centre-walking-transportation-getting-around-summer-Rovaniemi-Lapland-Finland-9.jpg)
Road connections
Road connections
Rovaniemi is easy to get to by car from all directions. If you plan on travelling around Lapland by car, be sure to allocate enough time for the long distances and changing weather conditions, particularly in the winter.
Up-to-date information on road conditions is published by the Finnish Transport Agency.
Check here important facts about driving in Finland.
More information to Plan your Rovaniemi holiday
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Getting around
Rovaniemi is a town with short distances. The centre is easily explored on foot, and many transport options are available for reaching the surroundings. Find out more here.
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Tourist Information
The modern facilities of Tourist Information in familiar brand colours of Visit Rovaniemi, welcome travellers to The Official Hometown of Santa Claus®.
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FAQ / Ask us
Have you got concerns ahead of your trip to Rovaniemi or are you not sure how things work once you’ve arrived? See our FAQ and find useful information!
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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.
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Brochures
Here you’ll find Rovaniemi travel brochures in different languages. If you wish to receive brochures in print, please contact us – see more!