“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 the Arctic Circle, in 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 new chapter in your life’s story while exploring Rovaniemi area, rich in history and fascinating 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.
Book winter activities at the Arctic Circle, Lapland!
Snowmobile Safari 2h, Rovaniemi
Discover Lapland’s unique snowy nature and the fun of snowmobiling
Fishing Experience by Snowmobiles 7.1.-12.4., Rovaniemi
Ride through the white wilderness to enjoy ice fishing on a frozen lake
Thrilling Day with Siberian Huskies 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!
Family Snowmobile Safari
This snowmobile safari is specialised for families and is tailor made for parents with little children. Snowmobiling experience for adults and children alike.
Combo: reindeer safari & ice fishing experience
Join us and experience our daily life! Combine a reindeer safari with in Lapland’s beautiful nature with an unforgettable ice fishing experience in Sierijärvi Lake.
Snowshoeing & Ice Fishing on a Forest Lake
Snowshoeing & Ice Fishing experience on a Forest Lake
Private 6 hour Snowmobile Adventure in Arctic Wilderness – Rovaniemi
Enjoy a private full-day snowmobile adventure through Lapland’s pristine wilderness with PolarMax.
Reindeer farm visit and 1 hour safari 13:30-16:30
Meet the original Reindeer farm with long safari. Experience old and new reindeer husbandry culture working hand-in-hand.
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Ice breaker trips from Rovaniemi, Lapland
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.
Fall in love with the tastes of Lapland!
Three Elves Restaurant
Three Elves Restaurant offers Lappish cuisine every day of the year. It is situated right at the Arctic Circle, in Santa Claus Village.
Log Restaurant at Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos
Log Restaurant Lumikartano is made entirely of massive logs, giving it a rustic and cozy atmosphere that is sure to transport you to a world of relaxation and comfort.
Apukka Resort: Restaurant Aitta in Rovaniemi Lapland
Restaurant Aitta serves Nordic cuisine with modern twist and uses locally produced ingredients.
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.
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Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle
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Rovaniemi with kids
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Midnight Sun experiences in Rovaniemi
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Summer events in Rovaniemi
Reindeer and Huskies in summer
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Midnight Sun, Atv Ride during the Golden Hour
Let´s climb to the highest points of Rovaniemi by ATV to enjoy the Midnight Sun first hand!
Ranua Zoo Tour with buffet lunch option
Ranua Zoo tour with buffet lunch option. Meet many animals and birds that can be found in the arctic region.
Midnight Sun Special
World class phenomenon on Lappish mountain! A trip providing excellent opportunities for taking unique photographs of Lapland’s nature bathing in the magical glow of the Midnight sun.
Korouoma Canyon Wilderness Hike
Experience the beauty of Arctic Wilderness in the peaceful atmosphere of breathtaking Korouoma Canyon. Your guide will take you through the forests to the best spots where you can fully enjoy the silence of nature in Lapland.
Arctic Nightless Night Boat Trip (Private Tour), 3 hours
Experience the magic of the midnight sun on the Ounasjoki River. And enjoy the fascinating riverside views and traditional campfire picnic.
Private Guided Lapland Ranua Zoo tour from Rovaniemi
Visit Ranua Wildlife Park on this 5-hour guided trip. Ranua Zoo and Wildlife Park is Lapland’s leading tourist attraction for…
Rovaniemi photography tour (Summer)
This photography tour will take you to key locations around Rovaniemi City to photograph some of its most iconic landmarks and nature.
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.
Autumn holiday under the Northern Lights at the Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi, Lapland
The Arctic nights of endless sunlight are followed by fresh autumn breezes and dark nights. As nature prepares for winter at the Arctic Circle, we are enchanted by the changing colours of the season. Northern Lights and the Autumn Foliage are unforgettable phenomena to be shared with friends and family.
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Auroras – Northern Lights Trip (photographing tour)
Lapland Welcome legendary evening trip for searching Aurora Borealis – the Northern Lights at the best possible spot. 21.8.-21.4.
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…
Aurora Hunting Guarantee Tour with Photography (Private)
PRIVATE Aurora Hunting Guaranteed Tour With Photography
Ranua Wildlife Zoo Park Visit & Auttiköngäs Visit
Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the Ranua Zoo in Lapland’s winter wonderland.
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!
Private Northern Lights photography tour
On this private Northern Lights hunting tour we will take you to best locations to photograph the amazing Auroras.
E-Fatbike Tour from Rovaniemi
Enjoy a biking tour from Rovaniemi into the wild arctic forests! With your fatbike, you can ride without limits : the fat tires allow you to go on city roads, rocky terrains, sand and even snow! We offer different options for the guided tour and rental.
Korouoma Frozen Waterfalls Hike
Korouoma is a Finnish national park known in winter for its frozen waterfalls, and where ice climbers can be found.
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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
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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.