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Welcome to Rovaniemi

The capital of the Arctic Circle

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Why 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 any day of the year and write a chapter in your life’s story while exploring Rovaniemi area rich in history and curious details.”

There’s no place like Rovaniemi, the Official Hometown of Santa Claus, for a genuine Christmas experience. What does Christmas mean to you? What wakes up your Christmas mood? What does it mean to act all christmassy… being kind, caring, open-hearted, helpful, joyful, silly, or playful?

Things to do

My favorite things to do in Rovaniemi

Northern lights

Northern Lights

You never know when the Northern Lights will appear, but Northern Lights forecast can help you. The Aurora Borealis are visible in Rovaniemi from late August until mid April.

Address:

Tähtikuja 1, 96930 Rovaniemi

What to expect

In this trip our guide will take you to the spots in the Rovaniemi where is most likely to see the Auroras or the Northern Lights.

Reindeer ride

Reindeer Ride

What would be a more memorable way to search for the magical northern lights, than riding comfortably through the peaceful, snowy forest on a reindeer sleigh, covered in warm reindeer hides?

Address:

Joulumaantie, 96930 Rovaniemi

What to expect

All you need to do is to hop on a sleigh and unwind on a 3-kilometer-long reindeer sleigh ride through the dark, wintery wilderness. Perhaps you will already get a glimpse of the enchanting aurora borealis as well!

Snowmobile

Snowmobiling

Drive through the beautiful, winter landscape in snowmobile headlights before stopping for a break in the middle of the pitch-dark forest.

Address:

Koskikatu 9, 96200 Rovaniemi

What to expect

Enjoy a Lappish snack break and barbeque sausages on the fire while observing the skies above you. With good luck, we catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights.

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Photos from Rovaniemi