9 days in Rovaniemi Itinerary

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

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like German Soldier s Cemetery and Rovaniemi Church. Museum-lovers will appreciate Arktikum and Santa's House of Snowmobiles. Change things up with these side-trips from Rovaniemi: Salla Museum of War & Reconstruction (in Salla), Korouoma Canyon (in Posio) and Church of Sodankyla (in Sodankyla). On the 28th (Sat), ski the day away in the pristine settings at Ski Resort Suomutunturi. And it doesn't end there: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Ranua Zoo, shop like a local with Jemes Sport, don't miss a visit to Marttiini Store Old Factory, and take an in-depth tour of The Provincial Museum Of Tornio Valley.

To find where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Rovaniemi travel planning site.

Lyon, France to Rovaniemi is an approximately 11.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also fly; or drive. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Lyon in December, things will get cooler in Rovaniemi: highs are around -6°C and lows about -13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can travel back home.