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 Auttikongas. Head to Marttiini Store Old Factory and Your Piece Of Finlandfor some retail therapy. Explore Rovaniemi's surroundings by going to Kemi (Kemi Church & Kemin Jalokivigalleria (Kemi Gemstone Gallery)), Church of Sodankyla (in Sodankyla) and Amethyst Mine Lapland (in Luosto). And it doesn't end there: Head underground at Syvasenvaara Fell, 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 °C, while nighttime lows are °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.