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 Rovaniemi Church. Bring the kids along to Safaris and Santa Claus Village. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Rovaniemi: Amethyst Mine Lapland (in Luosto) and Pyha-Luosto National Park (in Pyhatunturi). Next up on the itinerary: find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, engage your brain at Pilke Science Centre, look for gifts at Your Piece Of Finland, and admire the sheer force of Auttikongas.

For traveler tips, photos, maps, and tourist information, read Rovaniemi travel itinerary planner.

Expect a daytime high around -6°C in December, and nighttime lows around -13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.