8 days in Rovaniemi Itinerary

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

Step out of the city life by going to Kopara Reindeer Park and Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus Oy. German Soldier s Cemetery and Kemi Church will appeal to history buffs. Get out of town with these interesting Rovaniemi side-trips: Pyha-Luosto National Park (in Pyhatunturi), Church of Sodankyla (in Sodankyla) and Sampo Icebreaker (in Kemi). There's lots more to do: get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, see the interesting displays at Santa's House of Snowmobiles, see Santa Claus Office, and look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Rovaniemi sightseeing tool .

In March, daily temperatures in Rovaniemi can reach -1°C, while at night they dip to -9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.