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 Rovaniemi Church. Visiting Safaris and Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus Oy will get you outdoors. Get out of town with these interesting Rovaniemi side-trips: Korouoma Canyon (in Posio), Pyha-Luosto National Park (in Pyhatunturi) and Luosto (Amethyst Mine Lapland & Kopara Reindeer Park). The adventure continues: take a memorable tour with Tours, see Santa Claus Office, identify plant and animal life at Arctic Emotions Oy, and examine the collection at Christmas House Santa.

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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.