“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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Korouoma Canyon Summer Tour 08:30-15:00
Enjoy the nature sceneries of Korouoma canyon!
Local Reindeer farm visit with photographer (summer & autumn)
On this tour you will visit authentic reindeer farm outside of Rovaniemi and meet these Arctic animals in very close distance.
Pyhä-Luosto Natural Park Hiking Tour & Naava Exibition Center.
Explore Pyhä-Luosto Natural Park’s best hiking trails and stop by the Naava visitor centre for a fascinating nature exhibition on this guided day trip.
Private Korouoma Canyon Summer and Autumn Tour
Enjoy the nature sceneries of Korouoma canyon! Tour for Your group or family only, flexible timing.
Northern Lights Hunt Including Snacks on Campfire from Rovaniemi
Discover the magic of the Finnish wilderness on this 3-hour Northern Lights hunt from Rovaniemi. Travel deep into the Finnish…
Private Ranua Wildlife Park Experience
An adventurous day trip to Ranua Wildlife Park. Ranua Wildlife Park is located about one hour drive from Rovaniemi.
Fishing Trip by Boat
Participate in a nice fishing trip where you can fish local fishes at the best fishing places of the region!
Fishing for Fun
Come fishing with us and learn some new fishing tricks with the help of professional guide.
Discover the types of autumn activities at the Arctic Circle!
Fall in love with the tastes of Lapland!
Irish Pub Oliver`s Corner & Night Club
Oliver’s Corner is a pleasant pub with wide range of whiskeys and long line of beer taps. Also sports channels in the pub. The nightclub offers live bands, karaoke and good music.
Restaurant Bord
Enjoy a delicious meal in the hotel´s cozy restaurant. The menu offers Nordic classics, local delicacies and casual street food.
Lapland Brewery Pub
Lapland Brewery is craft beer brewery In Rovaniemi, Lapland. There is also a pub in the brewery where you can always get fresh and tasty beer served by professionals.
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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Pyha-Luosto National Park Nightless Night Trip
Pyha-Luosto National Park Nightless Night Trip
Santa’s Secret Home – Private
Experience the magic of Christmas with an exclusive, private visit to Santa’s Secret Home
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.
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
Reindeer Farm Summer Experience
Visit the most authentic reindeer farm in rovaniemi and learn about local lifestyle and about reindeers
Private transfer to Ranua zoo max 6 pessengers
Private transfer to Ranua zoo max 6 passengers
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.
Rod Fishing from the Shore in Rovaniemi
Improve your fishing skills with traditional rod fishing in Rovaniemi, while enjoying the beautiful Lappish nature and relaxing by the shore.
Explore Summer of Lapland
A guide for responsible Northern Lights -experience in Rovaniemi
Find your Northern Lights -activity
Rovaniemi with kids
Santa Claus and Christmas time sights & attractions Christmassy winter activities for families Indoors – all year round Culture experiences…
Traditional midsummer eve in Rovaniemi
Car rental Rovaniemi
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Unbelievable seasonal experiences in Rovaniemi
Sustainable summer accommodation
Summer events in Rovaniemi
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.
Santa Claus’ Tips for enjoying the Midnight Sun
Book winter activities at the Arctic Circle, Lapland!
Day trip to Frozen Waterfalls of Korouoma
Come with us for this unforgettable experience to see the frozen waterfalls in Canyon of Korouoma!
Snowshoe trip to meet reindeer in Rovaniemi
Imagine dozens of reindeer – and you snowshoeing among them. That’s what you’ll experience on our On the Snow trip.
Aurora Borealis Picnic
Northern Light tour with picnic, by riverside. Tour operating from September to the end of April.
Snowmobile Safari in the Nature
Ride behind our guide on snowy hillsides and in forests crossing frozen rivers and swamps. You will also see plenty of nature during this half day trip into the wild! Great snacks included.
Ice Fishing Experience Tour & Barbeque – Small Group
Imagine yourself standing on a frozen lake surrounded by breathtakingly beautiful scenery, with the crisp air tingling your skin, and the excitement of catching your very own fish
Polarman’s camp ®, Rovaniemi
Catching the Northern lights
Private meeting with Santa Claus in Rovaniemi in winter
Meet Santa Claus and his reindeer in Porovaara, where he has a cosy cottage in the middle of a snowy forest. There he has plenty of time for a chat with you and your family in peace and quiet.
Relaxing Day of Yoga and Husky Therapy
Come and visit us for a day of relaxation and enjoyment! This is a lovely combination where you can really relax, enjoy your life, the beautiful nature and our lovely furry friends. After this you will feel refreshed and happy.
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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.