5 days in Rovaniemi Itinerary

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

Escape the urban bustle at Safaris and Pyha-Luosto National Park. Arktikum and Christmas House Santa are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Take a break from Rovaniemi with a short trip to Amethyst Mine Lapland in Luosto, about 1h 35 min away. There's lots more to do: make a trip to Santa Claus Village, engage your brain at Pilke Science Centre, get some fabulous bargains at Marttiini Store Old Factory, and find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus.

For more things to do, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Rovaniemi trip planning website.

Expect a daytime high around -6°C in December, and nighttime lows around -13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can travel back home.