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Romantic summer holiday in Rovaniemi
Did you choose Rovaniemi as a base for you romantic holiday? We assure you nailed it!
The sun never sets during the summer months in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland. For many, the midnight sun means endless possibilities to fall in love under the most unique circumstances. Stay in one of Rovaniemi’s high-quality accommodations, enjoy tastes of Lapland on your restaurant plate, and hike to a top of a hill to witness the most magical moment of your trip – The Midnight Sun shining all night.
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Spend a day or nightless night enjoying the beauty of arctic region
Rovaniemi landscape is dominated by two big rivers, river Kemijoki and river Ounasjoki, that come across in the city. To maximize the magic, book a trip that takes you and your chosen one to explore fresh arctic waters – even at midnight.
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Romantic summer activities by the arctic waters!
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Gold Rush, River Boat and Gold Panning Activity, 4 hours (Private Tour)
Experience the excitement of treasure hunting and enjoy charm of the campfire and a traditional Finnish picnic.
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Canoeing Adventure in Rovaniemi
Experience Lapland’s nature on this canoeing adventure in Rovaniemi and take stops along the shore to bask in the sun, with no prior experience required.
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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!
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Canoe Campfire Picnic Trip to the Ounasjoki River, 3 hours (Private Tour)
Experience the beauty of the Ounasjoki river on the canoe trip and charm of the campfire and a traditional Finnish picnic with your family or friends.
Finnish sauna culture, swimming and wellbeing at the Arctic Circle!
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Luxury Log Sauna and Finnish Dinner Summer, 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.
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Arctos Summer & Autumn Spa – Day session (Private)
Includes the private use of the wood-heated sauna, hot tub and swimming in the Arctic lake. Price: 129€ per person
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Private Traditional Lakeside Sauna with Midnight Sun
For your authentic Finnish experience, sit back in the lakeside private traditional Finnish sauna with the mild steam warming you up.
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Yoga Hike
Experience the healing power of nature by hiking and doing yoga in the nature.
Loving the Midnight Sun tours in Lapland!
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Summer Day Floating – Rovaniemi
Floating in the middle of an arctic lake on a summer day glazing the sky.
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Midnight sun riding to the hill 2h
Experience an unforgettable adventure in the endless night of Lapland in Rovaniemi! The midnight sun horseback riding excursion offers stunning moments on horseback when the sun doesn’t dip below the horizon.
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Riisitunturi National Park Nightless Night Trip
Riisitunturi National Park Nightless Night Trip
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Midnight Sun & Sunset Canoe Trip
Enjoy the majestic colors of the midnight sun and white nights from a different perspective! Canoeing is undoubtedly the best way to admire the never-ending sunset colors and its reflections! This guided tour is easy and adapted to beginners & families!
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Special accommodation for your special ones
Rovaniemi has an array of unique options ideal for couples and families. Spend unforgettable time on a floating aurora hut (in summer, instead of northern lights you’ll see the midnight sun) or sleep in one of Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) labelled accommodation choices. Or maybe something super peaceful? Check out our selection of wilderness cabins.
Sustainable summer accommodation in Lapland
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wander in nature around Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi area has various well marked nature trails. Located only app. 20 minutes walk from the city center, Ounasvaara hill has marked trails for both, walking and mountain biking. King’s Lean-to in north side of Rovaniemi is a famous day trip destination that gives an iconic view over river Ounasjoki.
About half an hour’s drive from Rovaniemi city center you’ll find Arctic Circle Hiking area, where landscape is dominated by spectacular fresh water rapids.
Pyhä-Luosto National Park with its genuine arctic nature trails is 1,5 hour drive from Rovaniemi.
Guided nature trips in Lapland!
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Thrilling quad bike adventure (Small group)
A unique and intimate small group quad bike adventure in the Lapland’s beautiful forest scenery in Rovaniemi.
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Private Korouoma Canyon Summer and Autumn Tour
Enjoy the nature sceneries of Korouoma canyon! Tour for Your group or family only, flexible timing.
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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.
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Riisitunturi National Park Nightless Night Trip
Riisitunturi National Park Nightless Night Trip
Rovaniemi sights & attractions!
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King’s Lean-to
King’s lean-to is a famous and extremely beautiful day hike destination in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland. The lean-to is reachable both in winter and in summer.
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Arctic Circle Hiking Area
Spectacular rapids and aapa mires close to Rovaniemi – Enjoy Lapland in the Arctic Circle Hiking Area at half an hour’s distance from Rovaniemi!
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Koivusaari Nature Trail
Photogenic Koivusaari Nature Trail is a popular day hike destination nearby Rovaniemi city in Lapland, Finland.
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Love on a plate
Rovaniemi is surprisingly versatile in terms of culinary experiences. From cozy pubs and a local brewery to fine dining and eating by open fire, the city offers delicacies from Lapland and around the world. Taste for example Mexican, Korean and French kitchens. Some restaurants offer little extras in addition to food and allow you to combine dinner with for example sauna experience or art and culture.
Fall in love with the tastes of Lapland!
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Rakas Restaurant & Bar
Rakas Restaurant & Bar charms with its unique ambiance and menu of meals made from local ingredients prepared with a modern twist.
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Roka
Roka provides a friendly, personal and intimate 25-seater, neighborhood restaurant where we offer to you what we do best: serving bistro-style & street food made from the finest ingredients, chock-full of authentic & original flavors and accompanied with refreshing and sophisticated beverages.
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Arktikum Café and Restaurant
Taste and feel the north in Arktikum Café. You’ll get to savour the colourful northern harvest in our lunch buffet and soak in arctic design on your coffee break.
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Kota Restaurant at Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos
Kota Restaurant serves lunch and 3-course dinner in a magical atmosphere by an open fire.
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Meet the most famous person in Rovaniemi
The person is of course Santa Claus, the ambassador of good will, love and peace, who wishes happiness to the people of the world. In Rovaniemi, you can visit Santa Claus every single day of the year in Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle.
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Summer
Rovaniemi is the city of the Midnight Sun, surrounded by Arctic nature, where Lappish culture and a wide range of activities meet!
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Midnight Sun
The Midnight Sun, the nightless night or polar day – can be seen only here in Rovaniemi on the Arctic Circle or above. From early June until early July, and nights are white throughout the summer. See more here.
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Midnight Sun experiences in Rovaniemi
Midnight Sun Activitites
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Summer by the river in Rovaniemi
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