10 days in Rovaniemi Itinerary

An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Santa's House of Snowmobiles and Pilke Science Centre. Your inner history buff will appreciate German Soldier s Cemetery and Rovaniemi Church. Change things up with these side-trips from Rovaniemi: Church of Sodankyla (in Sodankyla), Maupertuis Memorial (in Pello) and Pyha-Luosto National Park (in Pyhatunturi). There's much more to do: tee off at Tornio Golf, see the interesting displays at Christmas House Santa, take an in-depth tour of Salla Museum of War & Reconstruction, and take in the dramatic natural features at Korouoma Canyon.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Rovaniemi trip itinerary builder website.

In May, daily temperatures in Rovaniemi can reach 51°F, while at night they dip to 37°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.