6 days in Rovaniemi Itinerary

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

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Pyhatunturi and Rovaniemi City Library. Kids will appreciate attractions like SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus and Pilke Science Centre. Get out of town with these interesting Rovaniemi side-trips: Giewont Husky Adventures (in Kittila), Ranua Zoo (in Ranua) and Amethyst Mine Lapland (in Luosto). Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village, stop by LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier, see the interesting displays at Santa's House of Snowmobiles, and Head underground at Syvasenvaara Fell.

For ratings, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Rovaniemi trip itinerary planning site .

In January in Rovaniemi, expect temperatures between -10°C during the day and -17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.