Rovaniemi
Arctic forests, Santa Claus, northern lights and unforgettable winter experiences in Finnish Lapland.
Things to see in Rovaniemi
Discover Rovaniemi’s essential sights and nature, from Santa Claus Village to Ounasvaara, Korouoma Canyon and Riisitunturi.
Arctic Circle Line
Cross the marked Arctic Circle line in Santa Claus Village's central square.
Distance8.3 km
Car9m
Time30m
Santa Claus Office
Meet Santa Claus year-round at his office in Santa Claus Village.
Distance8.3 km
Car9m
Time1h
Santa Claus Main Post Office
A notable cultural landmark in the region.
Distance8.7 km
Car10m
Time45m
Arktikum
A notable cultural landmark in the region.
Distance1.2 km
Car3m
Time2h 30m
Entry from22€View offer
Auttiköngäs in winter
Snow turns the Auttiköngäs waterfall and old-growth forest into a striking winter snowshoe route.
Distance74.1 km
Car1h 18m
Time3h 30m
Arctic Circle Hiking Area
A standout natural place in the region.
Distance26.3 km
Car33m
Time3h 30m
Auttiköngäs in summer
A standout natural place in the region.
Distance74.4 km
Car1h 26m
Time3h 30m
Snowman World
A notable cultural landmark in the region.
Distance8.7 km
Car10m
Time2h 30m
Entry from37€View offer
Ounasvaara Observation Tower
A standout natural place in the region.
Distance3.4 km
Car6m
Time1h 30m
Ounasvaara Nature Trail
A scenic outdoor place worth adding to a stay in Rovaniemi.
Distance4.1 km
Car9m
Time2h
Ounasvaara Nature Trail and Pirunpelto
Ounasvaara's trail crosses forest, wetlands and an ancient boulder field shaped after the Ice Age.
Distance3.8 km
Car7m
Time2h
Lordi Square
A worthwhile cultural or historic stop in Rovaniemi.
Distance0.2 km
Car2m
Time30m
Roosevelt Cottage
Santa Claus Village's first building recalls Eleanor Roosevelt's 1950 visit.
Distance8.6 km
Car10m
Time30m
Rovaniemi Aalto Centre and City Library
The library, Lappia Hall and City Hall form Alvar Aalto's main ensemble in Rovaniemi.
Distance1.3 km
Car3m
Time1h 30m
Lake Olkkajärvi
A large lake beside Apukka shifts from summer mirror to aurora viewpoint and frozen winter plain.
Distance16.2 km
Car13m
Time1h 30m
Koivusaari Nature Trail
A standout natural place in the region.
Distance1.9 km
Car3m
Time1h 15m
Pilke Science Centre
A notable cultural landmark in the region.
Distance0.9 km
Car2m
Time1h 30m
Admission7€Official website
Sukulanrakka Giant’s Kettles
A scenic outdoor place worth adding to a stay in Rovaniemi.
Distance19.7 km
Car22m
Time2h
Lumberjack's Candle Bridge
A notable cultural landmark in the region.
Distance1.4 km
Car3m
Time30m
Korundi House of Culture
A notable cultural landmark in the region.
Distance1 km
Car2m
Time1h 30m
Entry from13€View offer
Ounasvaara Winter Trail
A scenic outdoor place worth adding to a stay in Rovaniemi.
Distance5.8 km
Car13m
Time2h
Norvajärvi German War Cemetery
A forest mausoleum commemorates 2,530 German soldiers who died in the Second World War.
Distance16.6 km
Car23m
Time1h 15m
Rovaniemi Local History Museum
A worthwhile cultural or historic stop in Rovaniemi.
Distance3.2 km
Car7m
Time1h 15m