5 days in Rovaniemi Itinerary

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

Get a sense of the local culture at Arktikum and Korundi House of Culture. Get in touch with nature at Safaris and Luosto. When in Rovaniemi, make a side trip to see Amethyst Mine Lapland in Luosto, approximately 1h 35 min away. The adventure continues: get in on the family fun at Santa Claus Village, see the interesting displays at Christmas House Santa, get engrossed in the history at Rovaniemi Local History Museum, and have fun at Santa Claus Office.

For more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Rovaniemi trip planner .

Vaasa to Rovaniemi is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Vaasa in February; daily highs in Rovaniemi reach -6°C and lows reach -11°C. On the 7th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.