9 days in Rovaniemi Itinerary

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

Get a sense of the local culture at Arktikum and Christmas House Santa. Visiting Safaris and Kopara Reindeer Park will get you outdoors. Get out of town with these interesting Rovaniemi side-trips: Amethyst Mine Lapland (in Luosto), Korouoma Canyon (in Posio) and Pyha-Luosto National Park (in Pyhatunturi). Next up on the itinerary: get interesting insight from Tours, get curious at Pilke Science Centre, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Rovaniemi Church, and explore the world behind art at Korundi House of Culture.

To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Rovaniemi trip itinerary builder website.

In March, daily temperatures in Rovaniemi can reach -1°C, while at night they dip to -9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can travel back home.