8 days in Rovaniemi Itinerary

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

Do some cultural sightseeing at Rovaniemi Church and Arktikum. Visiting Safaris and Auttikongas will get you outdoors. Venture out of the city with trips to Amethyst Mine Lapland (in Luosto), Pyha-Luosto National Park (in Pyhatunturi) and Sampo Icebreaker (in Kemi). On the 20th (Thu), ski the day away in the pristine settings at Ski Resort Suomutunturi. On the 21st (Fri), spend an exhilarating day on the slopes at Ski Resort Ritavalkea. The adventure continues: get in on the family fun at Santa Claus Village, snap pictures at Lumberjack's Candle Bridge, see Santa Claus Office, and browse the collection at Rovaniemi City Library.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Rovaniemi itinerary site .

In December, plan for daily highs up to -6°C, and evening lows to -13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can travel back home.