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 Salla Museum of War & Reconstruction. Your inner history buff will appreciate German Soldier s Cemetery and Maupertuis Memorial. Change things up with these side-trips from Rovaniemi: Pyha-Luosto National Park (in Pyhatunturi), Church of Sodankyla (in Sodankyla) and Luosto (Kopara Reindeer Park & Isokuru). The adventure continues: play a few rounds at Tornio Golf, pause for some serene contemplation at Rovaniemi Church, take in the history at Joutsijarven Bunkkerit, and explore the striking landscape at Korouoma Canyon.

To see reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read Rovaniemi driving holiday planner.

Expect a daytime high around 51°F in May, and nighttime lows around 37°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.