Rovaniemi is a region up in the Arctic, and the nature here is most vulnerable to the influences of climate change. Sustainability is a state of mind and a way of life. City of Rovaniemi is dedicated to protect the unique Arctic Capital, our nature and people – locals and visitors.

The local companies and Visit Rovaniemi are taking part of the Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) program. The aim of the STF program is to offer a concrete toolkit to adopt sustainable procedures and to make sustainable choices and actions in their business.

Make your sustainable pledge – Make mindful choices when traveling in Lapland Finland.

Nature lovers who are seeking to see and experience the wonders nature has to offer will find wide range of options in Rovaniemi. As Rovaniemi is located by two great rivers, inside the Lappish forests and on the Arctic Circle where the world-known light phenomena (Midnight Sun and Northern Lights) are seen, our destination is a perfect choice.

For travellers widely interested in nature there are large selection of guided nature trips to be chosen from, easy hiking trails at Ounasvaara hill and Arctic Circle Hiking Area to enjoy the nature, and museum and science center Arktikum and science center Pilke to know more about the local nature, animals and forests.

Rovaniemi is the dream destination for lifestyle travellers as finding authentic local culture and lifestyle happens on different excursions guided by the locals, at the local home & handicraft workshop visit, in several local food experiences, and at local reindeer farms that live a traditional life according to the year of the reindeer. And of course by living Christmas magic every day of the year.