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 Nature & Wildlife Tours will get you outdoors. Get out of town with these interesting Rovaniemi side-trips: Pyha-Luosto National Park (in Pyhatunturi), Luosto (Amethyst Mine Lapland & Kopara Reindeer Park) and Korouoma Canyon (in Posio). The adventure continues: make a trip to Santa Claus Village, engage your brain at Pilke Science Centre, admire the masterpieces at Korundi House of Culture, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Rovaniemi Church.

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In March in Rovaniemi, expect temperatures between °C during the day and °C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.