8 days in Rovaniemi Itinerary

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

Explore Rovaniemi's surroundings by going to Sampo Icebreaker (in Kemi), Amethyst Mine Lapland (in Luosto) and Pyha-Luosto National Park (in Pyhatunturi). There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Rovaniemi Church, see Santa Claus Office, and see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Rovaniemi route site.

In February, daily temperatures in Rovaniemi can reach -6°C, while at night they dip to -11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.