5 days in Rovaniemi Itinerary

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

Visiting Safaris and Syvasenvaara Fell will get you outdoors. Explore hidden gems such as Auttikongas and Kauppakeskus Sampokeskus. Get out of town with these interesting Rovaniemi side-trips: Pyha-Luosto National Park (in Pyhatunturi) and Kopara Reindeer Park (in Luosto). Next up on the itinerary: get in on the family fun at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, fly down the slopes at Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus Oy, make a trip to Santa Claus Village, and pause for some serene contemplation at Rovaniemi Church.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read our Rovaniemi tour planner.

December in Rovaniemi sees daily highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.