8 days in Rovaniemi Itinerary

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

Kids will appreciate attractions like SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus and Santa Claus Office. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Rovaniemi: Pyha-Luosto National Park (in Pyhatunturi), Ranua Zoo (in Ranua) and Luosto (Kopara Reindeer Park & Amethyst Mine Lapland). There's lots more to do: make a trip to Santa Claus Village, admire the masterpieces at Korundi House of Culture, engage your brain at Pilke Science Centre, and see the interesting displays at Santa's House of Snowmobiles.

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In November, daytime highs in Rovaniemi are -2°C, while nighttime lows are -7°C.