6 days in Rovaniemi Itinerary

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

Discover out-of-the-way places like LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier and Syvasenvaara Fell. Head to Marttiini Store Old Factory and Your Piece Of Finlandfor some retail therapy. Explore Rovaniemi's surroundings by going to Church of Sodankyla (in Sodankyla), Kemi (Kemi Church & Kemin Jalokivigalleria (Kemi Gemstone Gallery)) and Amethyst Mine Lapland (in Luosto). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Santa's House of Snowmobiles, don't miss a visit to Lordi's Square, buy something for everyone on your list at Arctic Circle Mall, and take an in-depth tour of Arktikum.

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In December, daytime highs in Rovaniemi are -6°C, while nighttime lows are -13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.