7 days in Rovaniemi Itinerary

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Rovaniemi: Pyha-Luosto National Park (in Pyhatunturi), Sampo Icebreaker (in Kemi) and Amethyst Mine Lapland (in Luosto). There's much more to do: get in on the family fun at Santa Claus Village, engage your brain at Pilke Science Centre, take an in-depth tour of Arktikum, and pause for some serene contemplation at Rovaniemi Church.

To see ratings, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Rovaniemi trip planner .

In December, plan for daily highs up to -6°C, and evening lows to -13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.