Visit Rovaniemi - the Official Hometown of Santa Claus

Visit Rovaniemi - the Official Hometown of Santa Claus Rovaniemi is the Official Hometown of Santa Claus® and the capital of Lapland, Finland Welcome to Rovaniemi, the Official Hometown of Santa Claus!
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Rovaniemi is the capital of Lapland in Finland, located at the northern Arctic Circle. Lying at the junction of North and South on the border to the Arctic,
Rovaniemi has become a modern town, full of life with its own unique characteristics. Although Christmastime comes but once a year, in Rovaniemi you can experience Christmas throughout the year. Rovaniemi, in Finnish Lapland, is the hometown

of Santa Claus who can be met on any day of the year at the Santa Claus Office on the Arctic Circle. Tervetuloa Rovaniemelle, Joulupukin kotikaupunkiin!

Santastic news! Year-round flight connection to Rovaniemi, Lapland from Milan! 🎅☀✈✈ Ryanair launches a year-round flight...
20/09/2024

Santastic news! Year-round flight connection to Rovaniemi, Lapland from Milan! 🎅☀✈

✈ Ryanair launches a year-round flight route from Milan to Rovaniemi, Lapland. The Airline will continue its flights from Milan to Rovaniemi Airport on a year-round basis starting from October 2024.

✈ Ryanair's flights from Milan Bergamo Airport will be operated from 27th October 2024, with three weekly departures on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Starting in April 2025, flights will be operated twice a week on Fridays and Sundays, making the route operate year-round.

✈ Detailed flight schedules and tickets for the Milan-Rovaniemi route are available on Ryanair website: www.ryanair.com/fi/en

Welcome to Rovaniemi! All year round ❤

Finavia

Today was the opening of the Arctic Circle Hiking Area, Lapland's first Official hiking area!🌲The Arctic Circle hiking a...
18/09/2024

Today was the opening of the Arctic Circle Hiking Area, Lapland's first Official hiking area!🌲

The Arctic Circle hiking area is the sixth official hiking area in Finland. The establishment of an official hiking area will enable the long-term development of the area's hiking and recreational use and nature tourism as well as the reconciliation of different forms of forest use. 🌲

The area has a total of around 30 kilometers of beautiful hiking and nature trails. 🌲

Nature lovers, welcome to Rovaniemi! 😍

PILKE Metsähallitus

The past week has been filled with colorful Auroras in Rovaniemi, and Autumn Equinox is getting closer. 💚💜✨ Equinoxes ar...
18/09/2024

The past week has been filled with colorful Auroras in Rovaniemi, and Autumn Equinox is getting closer. 💚💜✨

Equinoxes are the two moments in the year when the Sun is exactly above the Equator and day and night are of equal length. 🌅

The Autumn Equinox is known to prosuce more geomagnetic storms and the Northern Lights sightings are often good around that time. ✨

This year the Autumn Equinox is 22nd September. Let’s hope for some more great Auroras! 🤩

📸 1-2. Wonderlapland

📸 3-4. Travelashie

📸 5. My arctic photo experience

📸 6-7. Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos

📸 8-9. Wild About Lapland

Discover tips for enjoying the Magic of Foliage in Rovaniemi 🍂🧡🍁👉 Foliage means the colorful Autumn that follows Summer ...
17/09/2024

Discover tips for enjoying the Magic of Foliage in Rovaniemi 🍂🧡🍁

👉 Foliage means the colorful Autumn that follows Summer

👉 Natures display of different shades of red, orange, yellow and brown offer beautiful Instagrammable locations

👉 Usually the brightest colors start appearing from mid September, however the exact time of the best colours in nature is impossible to tell beforehand.

👉 Have a calming walk at some of Rovaniemi’s nature trails, go canoeing or discover foliage by other fun activities.

👉 You can find more tips for ultimate foliage experience below ⬇🧡

https://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/magical-autumn-foliage/

13/09/2024

Need for Speed during your autumn holiday in Lapland?!

Try an ATV -safari and find all the beautiful autumn colors in the nature yourself! 🍁🙌🏼

🌲 In one week we celebrate the opening of the Arctic Circle Hiking Area! 🌲Opening of Lapland's first hiking area is cele...
11/09/2024

🌲 In one week we celebrate the opening of the Arctic Circle Hiking Area! 🌲

Opening of Lapland's first hiking area is celebrated 18th September, at 16:00.

The locally popular Vaattunkiköngäs brings together fun activities to do in nature:
🐾 Husky ride (payment on the spot: adult €20, child €12),
🛶 Getting to know whitewater rafting and paddling
🍄 Advice on hiking and mushroom picking
🌲 Simply enjoying the magnificent local nature by a campfire
🍴 You can grab your own snacks to enjoy by the campfire

The event requires pre-registration and has a bus transportation from PILKE. It is not possible to arrive with your own car. The Vaattunkiköngäs parking area will not be available on Wednesday 18 September 2024.

Sign up and find more info: https://www.nationalparks.fi/arcticcircle/whatisnew

Metsähallitus PILKE

Why September is a good month for Northern Lights? Let us tell you! ⬇💚 Double Auroras - waters are not yet frozen so you...
05/09/2024

Why September is a good month for Northern Lights? Let us tell you! ⬇

💚 Double Auroras - waters are not yet frozen so you'll see the reflections

💚 It's still quite warm outdoors - no need to freeze

💚 Skies tend to be more clear (not yet snowing)

💚 Equinox Effect = possibly better Aurora activity

It's possible to see the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi from late August until early April. 💫 When are you coming?

Share with your Northern Lights -buddy! 🙌

Autumn Highlights in Rovaniemi! 🧡🍁September is here: meaning plenty of fun Autumn activities and nature phenomenas. Find...
04/09/2024

Autumn Highlights in Rovaniemi! 🧡🍁

September is here: meaning plenty of fun Autumn activities and nature phenomenas. Find some of the highlights below ⬇

🍁 The Thing in Rovaniemi’s Autumn: Colorful Foliage

💫 Autumn brings back the Northern Lights

🐾 Reindeer and husky tours with wheel carts

🌲 Epic Hiking Time

🍄 Forest’s Treasures – Go Harvesting!

Read more about Autumn Highlights in Rovaniemi from here: https://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/autumn-highlights-in-rovaniemi-lapland/

Rovaniemi -week (2.-8.9.) is here! Below you'll find some useful tips ⬇➡ FRI: What is Rovaniemi? Guided tour in English ...
02/09/2024

Rovaniemi -week (2.-8.9.) is here! Below you'll find some useful tips ⬇

➡ FRI: What is Rovaniemi? Guided tour in English (free of charge). Learn about the local way of life while walking through Rovaniemi City Centre. Guided walking tour starts at 6 pm in front of PILKE.

➡ SAT: Open doors at Bearhill Husky -kennel from 10 am till 2.30 pm. Read more: Bearhill Husky.

➡ SAT: Korundi open doors, free entry to the Art Museum's exhibitions from 11 am to 8 pm.

➡ SUN: Arktikum - Museum and Science Centre open doors from 10 am to 6 pm.

➡ SUN: PILKE open doors from 10 am to 4 pm.

➡ SAT-SUN: 10 am to 4 pm Harvest Market in Rovaniemi Local Heritage Museum, Pöykköläntie 4.

Rovaniemi -week is a window into local life, its changing rhythm and northern magic. Where are you heading to? 🤩 Find more events for this week: https://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/see-do/events/

Rovaniemen kaupunki - City of Rovaniemi

Snow and ice in September? You'll find them in Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos! ❄⛄🧊➡ Opening tomorrow, 1st of September ...
31/08/2024

Snow and ice in September? You'll find them in Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos! ❄⛄🧊

➡ Opening tomorrow, 1st of September Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos introduces snow and ice already in Autumn 🍂🍁

You can try ⬇
🧊 Drinks from instagrammable Pop-up Ice Bar
🧊 The Earliest ski track in Lapland made of stored snow
🧊 Ice Sculpting
🧊 Sound healing experience
🧊 And of course the sauna & outdoor whirlpool bath experience, and not to mention sleeping in a Glass Igloo under the Northern Lights! 💫

Where would you head out first? Find more:https://arcticsnowhotel.fi/autumn-northern-lights-fall/❄

Santa Claus is waving goodbye to summer! 👋It's the last weekend of summer here at the Arctic Circle after which it's tim...
30/08/2024

Santa Claus is waving goodbye to summer! 👋

It's the last weekend of summer here at the Arctic Circle after which it's time to look towards autumn. ☀🍁❤

What was your favourite summer memory? Let us know in the comments! ⬇

✨ From yesterday, 27.8.! ✨The Aurora -season has definitely started here at the Arctic Circle and we wish to remind ever...
28/08/2024

✨ From yesterday, 27.8.! ✨

The Aurora -season has definitely started here at the Arctic Circle and we wish to remind everyone to be a responsible Aurora hunter. 💚

We made it easy for you by writing a GUIDE for responsible Northern Lights -experience. You’ll find it here ⬇

www.visitrovaniemi.fi/a-guide-for-responsible-northern-lights-experience-in-rovaniemi/

Thank you for reading it and being responsible while searching for the magical Northern Lights! ✨💚 See you in Rovaniemi! When are you coming? 🤩

📸 Photos by Nordic Odyssey

Harvesting season is at its best at the moment! It's the time when locals flocks to forests in search of mushrooms and b...
16/08/2024

Harvesting season is at its best at the moment! It's the time when locals flocks to forests in search of mushrooms and berries 🫐

We recommend to join a tour with local guide to get the best tips which berries and mushrooms to pick and where to go 🧺

Autumn is just around the corner 🍁🍂 But there's still some beautiful summer days ahead of us so let's enjoy those to the...
15/08/2024

Autumn is just around the corner 🍁🍂 But there's still some beautiful summer days ahead of us so let's enjoy those to the fullest! ☀️

Let us know in the comments if are you coming to visit us during the colorful autumn foliage season around September! 🧡

SOON it’s time for Northern Lights Season to begin! ✨🙌From mid-August you can start seeing the Northern Lights above the...
10/08/2024

SOON it’s time for Northern Lights Season to begin! ✨🙌

From mid-August you can start seeing the Northern Lights above the Arctic Circle all the way until mid April. 💫

We just can't wait! Tell us your best memory with Northern Lights to help us with the impatience.. 💫💚

Looking for activities for the whole family? The Culture Pass is an excellent way to spend a day in Rovaniemi. 🤩🙌👉 The C...
08/08/2024

Looking for activities for the whole family? The Culture Pass is an excellent way to spend a day in Rovaniemi. 🤩🙌

👉 The Culture Pass offers science, art, and activities at three locations Arktikum - Museum and Science Centre, Korundi and PILKE

👉 The pass is affordable, locations are within walking distance of each other, and it's especially convenient if a summer rain surprises you!

👉 The Culture Pass family ticket is €55 (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children), valid for 7 days, and you can visit the locations as many times as you like. Purchase it at the three locations or at Culturepass.fi

👉 When hunger strikes, stop by Arktikum Café or Korundi Kitchen & Café for lunch or ice cream.

Music Festival at the Arctic Cirlce? Say no more! The coming weekend Simerock will again bring the biggest music festiva...
07/08/2024

Music Festival at the Arctic Cirlce? Say no more!

The coming weekend Simerock will again bring the biggest music festival in Lapland to Rovaniemi! 🎶🎉 Weekend full of happiness, music, Finnish artists and last rays of summer. ☀

Are you coming? 🤩🎸❤

In Rovaniemi we have many different seasons ⬇☀ Summer🍂 Autumn💙 Early Winter🎅 Christmas time❄ Winter🌸 SpringRead more abo...
06/08/2024

In Rovaniemi we have many different seasons ⬇

☀ Summer
🍂 Autumn
💙 Early Winter
🎅 Christmas time
❄ Winter
🌸 Spring

Read more about our changing seasons: https://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/seasons/

Which season you have visited Rovaniemi? 🥰

We still have summer left! And time to enjoy all the summer terraces ☀🍽🤩Here's our tips ⬇🍽 Kesärafla Sauna - Restaurant ...
03/08/2024

We still have summer left! And time to enjoy all the summer terraces ☀🍽🤩

Here's our tips ⬇

🍽 Kesärafla Sauna - Restaurant - After Lappish puikula fries, it's time to enjoy sauna in locals livingroom

🍽 Restaurant Santamus at the Arctic Circle - In Santamus, everyone gets to try gold panning ✨

🍽 Kesätekemisen keskus Roiske - Food tastes especially good after a day at the water park 💦

🍽 Ravintola Valdemari -live music and riverside views in addition to delicious meals. 🎶

🍽 SKY Kitchen & View - Refreshing drinks and a relaxed atmosphere - and the best view over Rovaniemi 🌄

🍽 Savurafla Kotisaari - a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city center, on its own island in a beautiful setting full of history. 🍷

Check out other summer terraces as well: https://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/summer-terraces-rovaniemi/

Can you find your favorite on the list? Let us know in the comments! 😋

🎣 Experience fishing in Rovaniemi! 🎣☀ Fishing during white nights: Enjoy the unique experience of fishing with endless d...
29/07/2024

🎣 Experience fishing in Rovaniemi! 🎣

☀ Fishing during white nights: Enjoy the unique experience of fishing with endless daylight lighting up your adventure.

🎣 Catch of the Day: Our pristine waters are home to many fishes like a pike, salmon, grayling or perch offering exciting catches for all skill levels.

🌄 Wildlife Encounters: Besides the excellent fishing, you might spot reindeer, eagles, and even curious foxes amidst the stunning natural scenery.

👉 Whether you're an experienced fisherman or a beginner, waters in Rovaniemi promise an unforgettable experience. Plan your fishing trip and immerse yourself in the beauty of Lapland: https://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/see-do/activities/fishing-hunting/

Tight lines and happy fishing!

📸 Simojoen Lohiranta

Sliding into the weekend like..🎅🏼🤩 Meanwhile in Rovaniemi, Arctic Circle, summer sleighing at Ounasvaara offers exciting...
26/07/2024

Sliding into the weekend like..🎅🏼🤩

Meanwhile in Rovaniemi, Arctic Circle, summer sleighing at Ounasvaara offers exciting moments. Would you like to try? 🛷🙌

Summer Sled track is open 26.6.-11.8.2024 WED-SUN at 11:00-18:00.

Santa Claus Office Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus

8 Bucketlist souvenirs from Rovaniemi 🛍⬇Deciding on a souvenir can be a daunting task with so much to choose from. Is it...
25/07/2024

8 Bucketlist souvenirs from Rovaniemi 🛍⬇

Deciding on a souvenir can be a daunting task with so much to choose from. Is it a local delicacy, a Lappish clothing item, or handmade jewelry? Check our bucketlist for the best souvenirs and step into the local shops of Rovaniemi, Lapland. You can’t go wrong! 🙌

🛍 Reindeer hide is the warmest greeting from Lapland. Certificate and and a transportation bag will be offered by Family Business Pokka!

🍓 All the local products made from berries and herbs will make your closest ones jealous of your new superfood.

🔪 ‘’Puukko’’ - The Nordic knive from Marttiini is a combination of generations of craftsmanship and modern technology

🍫 Having a sweet tooth? Fazer chocolate will help you with that! You’ll find them from any supermarket in Finland.

🍶 You might already know Alvar Aalto by now? What would be your pick from his designs?

🦌 Saaga -serie by Pentik is a must souvenir for design and reindeer lover.

🛒 Visit shopping centres Sampokeskus and Kauppakeskus Rinteenkulma to find everything easily under one roof.

🍽 Dry Reindeer meat- a special treat to take home that will surprise your loved ones. Reindeer Jerky!

Read more: https://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/2024/04/11/8-bucketlist-souvenirs-from-rovaniemi/

Easy daytrip idea from Rovaniemi ➡ Ranua Resort - Ranua Zoo! 🦊 Ranua Wildlife Park offers great opportunity to observe 5...
23/07/2024

Easy daytrip idea from Rovaniemi ➡ Ranua Resort - Ranua Zoo!

🦊 Ranua Wildlife Park offers great opportunity to observe 50 Arctic Animals in an as authentic environment for the animals as possible.

🦌 The animals’ spacious enclosures are located in the middle of the northern coniferous forest, which is also the natural environment for most of the species living in the park.

🐺 Ranua Resort is open every day of the year and you can get there from Rovaniemi by bus (1h 15min) or by car (1h).

🛏 You'll find plenty of nice accommodation options in Ranua: Arctic Igloos, Holiday Villas and two campsites!

Have you visited? Tell us your best memories in the comments! ⬇😍

Have a relaxing weekend! ❤🌞 Whether you spent it with a cup of coffee in nature or rather in the hustle and bustle of th...
19/07/2024

Have a relaxing weekend! ❤🌞 Whether you spent it with a cup of coffee in nature or rather in the hustle and bustle of the city! 🙌

Let us know your weekend plans in the comments! ⬇

Welcome to meet and greet us Arctic Animals! 🦌🐾🥰Have a walk with reindeer, alpacas and other animals in  or visit  to me...
16/07/2024

Welcome to meet and greet us Arctic Animals! 🦌🐾🥰

Have a walk with reindeer, alpacas and other animals in or visit to meet 50 northern animal species. 🤩

If you're looking for something wilder, you can join a famous moose safari or spot big birds of Lapland by ! 🦅

Which animals have you already seen this summer? Let us know in the comments! ⬇

Looks like the reindeer are already training hard for golf in Summer Olympics! ⛳🦌Should you be doing the same? Head out ...
15/07/2024

Looks like the reindeer are already training hard for golf in Summer Olympics! ⛳🦌

Should you be doing the same? Head out to ! 🏌️‍♀️

Horseback riding at the Arctic Circle? There's a possibility to explore Arctic city in a many different ways with horses...
14/07/2024

Horseback riding at the Arctic Circle? There's a possibility to explore Arctic city in a many different ways with horses, weather you are experienced or just getting started:

🐴 Ride under the Midnight sun to the hills in Lapland by

🐴 Try trail riding in breathtaking arctic hillscapes by

🐴 If you wish to sit back and relax, a carriage drive with Finn horse by is the option for you!

🐴 Little ones in the family? Pony riding with is definitely for you!

☀ Find all horseback riding and carriage ride options here: https://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/see-do/activities/horseback-riding-sleigh-rides/

What to do in Rovaniemi during summer time? Well, plenty! ☀  visited Rovaniemi under the Midnight Sun and wow what exper...
12/07/2024

What to do in Rovaniemi during summer time? Well, plenty! ☀

visited Rovaniemi under the Midnight Sun and wow what experiences there was with sleeping in an arctic igloo and meeting animals in , jet skiing with , exploring culture venues with a Culture Pass in and not to forget meeting with Santa Claus in and sooo much more.. ❤

What would you like to know about Rovaniemi during summer? ☀

Wish to find the most instagrammable places around Rovaniemi? 😍 A photograpy tour is definitely for you! 📸During a photo...
08/06/2024

Wish to find the most instagrammable places around Rovaniemi? 😍 A photograpy tour is definitely for you! 📸

During a photography tour you will find the best spots to capture the unreal Midnight Sun and Finland’s national landscapes shaped by ancient mountains, fells. Photography tours run in daytime and in nighttime. Find your options from our webpage: https://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/see-do/activities/photography-tours/

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Rovaniemi - The Official Hometown of Santa Claus®

Rovaniemi is the capital of Lapland in Finland, located at the northern Arctic Circle. Lying at the junction of North and South on the border to the Arctic, Rovaniemi has become a modern town, full of life with its own unique characteristics.

Although Christmastime comes but once a year, in Rovaniemi you can experience Christmas throughout the year. Rovaniemi, in Finnish Lapland, is the hometown of Santa Claus who can be met on any day of the year in Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle.

Welcome to Rovaniemi - the Official Hometown of Santa Claus® ! Tervetuloa Rovaniemelle, Joulupukin kotikaupunkiin!

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