6 days in Rovaniemi Itinerary

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

Popular historic sites such as Rovaniemi Church and Maupertuis Memorial are in your itinerary. Step out of the city life by going to Safaris and Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus Oy. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Rovaniemi: Kemi (Sampo Icebreaker & Kemi Church), Church of Sodankyla (in Sodankyla) and Kopara Reindeer Park (in Luosto). There's much more to do: make a trip to Santa Claus Village, stroll the grounds of German Soldier s Cemetery, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Tornio Church, and take an in-depth tour of Arktikum.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Rovaniemi holiday planning site.

In January, daily temperatures in Rovaniemi can reach °C, while at night they dip to °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) early enough to travel back home.