{"id":1559,"date":"2026-09-25T17:24:48","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T14:24:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/?p=1559"},"modified":"2026-09-29T16:48:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T13:48:10","slug":"what-to-do-in-rovaniemi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-rovaniemi\/","title":{"rendered":"15 things to do in Rovaniemi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I141Wo5UBgs?si=MsSCAXPJqbMGbQlp\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fihrist:<\/strong><br><a href=\"#Rovaniemi-at-a-glance\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#Rovaniemi-at-a-glance\">Rovaniemi at a glance<\/a><br><a href=\"#where-is-Rovaniemi\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#where-is-Rovaniemi\">Where is Rovaniemi?<\/a><br><a href=\"#how-to-get\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#how-to-get\">How to get to Rovaniemi?<\/a><br><a href=\"#when-to-visit\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#when-to-visit\">When to visit Rovaniemi?<\/a><br><a href=\"#15-things-to-do\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#15-things-to-do\">15 things to do in Rovaniemi<\/a><br><a href=\"#pack-these\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#pack-these\">Don\u2019t forget to pack these<\/a><br><a href=\"#how-many-days-do-you-need\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#how-many-days-do-you-need\">How many days do you need in Rovaniemi?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Rovaniemi-at-a-glance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rovaniemi at a glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Country \/ region:<\/strong> Finland, Lapland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Population:<\/strong> Around 65,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Northern Lights, Santa Claus Village, husky and reindeer safaris, glass igloos, the Sampo icebreaker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best time:<\/strong> November\u2013March (winter experiences), June\u2013July (midnight sun)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ideal length of stay:<\/strong> 3\u20135 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Getting there:<\/strong> Around 5\u20136 hours from Istanbul via Helsinki<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"where-is-Rovaniemi\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where is Rovaniemi?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d809179.7802709293!2d24.713149458081!3d66.66443094919383!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x442b4bbd76772553%3A0x158088adb48841c4!2sRovaniemi%2C%20Finland!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sen!4v1790165509343!5m2!1sen!2sen\" width=\"1084\" height=\"600\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rovaniemi lies in northern Finland, where the Ounasjoki and Kemijoki rivers meet. The Arctic Circle (66\u00b033\u2019) runs just north of the city, straight through Santa Claus Village. It is roughly 700 km from Helsinki and 115 km from Kemi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-get\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to get to Rovaniemi?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can fly from \u0130stanbul Airport to Helsinki with Turkish Airlines and connect to Rovaniemi from there. The \u0130stanbul-Helsinki flight takes roughly 3.5 hours, and the Helsinki-Rovaniemi connection takes 1.5 hours. Domestic flights are frequent throughout the day. Rovaniemi Airport is just 10 kilometers away from the city center. You can reach the city center in 15 minutes via buses, taxis, or hotel transfers. The night train is a pleasant alternative for those who come from Helsinki: You wake up in Lapland after a 10\u201312 hour journey in sleeping wagons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-int\/flights\/flights-from-istanbul-to-rovaniemi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Rovaniemi flight ticket<\/a> options to take the first step of your journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"when-to-visit\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When to visit Rovaniemi?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>December\u2013January:<\/strong> Christmas atmosphere, New Year events and the polar night known as \u201ckaamos\u201d. Only 2\u20133 hours of daylight; ideal for the Northern Lights but the busiest and priciest period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February\u2013March:<\/strong> Snow at its deepest, longer days and clearer skies. The best balance for snowmobiling, husky safaris and icebreaker cruises.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April:<\/strong> End of season, quieter and better value, with snow still on the ground.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June\u2013July:<\/strong> Midnight sun. 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Watch the Northern Lights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large td-caption-align-https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1130581298.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1130581298-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Green and turquoise Northern Lights (aurora borealis) shimmering above snow-covered pine forests and a wooden cabin\" class=\"wp-image-6897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1130581298-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1130581298-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1130581298-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1130581298-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1130581298-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1130581298-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1130581298-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1130581298.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Green and turquoise Northern Lights (aurora borealis) shimmering above snow-covered pine forests and a wooden cabin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The aurora season in Rovaniemi runs from September to April. The peak period is between November and March. Since you need to get away from the city lights, guided \u201caurora hunts\u201d are the surest bet: by minibus, snowmobile or even sled, you are taken to wherever the sky is clearest that night. Set up notifications on an aurora forecast app too: the Finnish Meteorological Institute\u2019s free Auroras Now! service shows real-time magnetic activity over Lapland, while apps such as My Aurora Forecast and Aurora Alerts combine the Kp index, cloud cover and viewing probability and ping your phone when the sky starts to move. Curious where else to see them? Read our post on<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/best-places-to-see-the-northern-lights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> where the Northern Lights are best seen<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Go on an ice fishing excursion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large td-caption-align-https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-886511328.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-886511328-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Silhouette of an angler in winter clothing drilling a hole with an ice auger on a frozen lake at sunset \" class=\"wp-image-6899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-886511328-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-886511328-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-886511328-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-886511328-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-886511328-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-886511328-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-886511328-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-886511328.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Silhouette of an angler in winter clothing drilling a hole with an ice auger on a frozen lake at sunset <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try ice fishing in Rovaniemi. All you need is fishing gear. Once you have your fishing gear, look for small holes in the ice floes and dip your fishing rod in the first hole you come across. In the evening you can cook and eat your fish on a campfire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Enjoy a warm sauna on an icy day<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large td-caption-align-https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Rovaniemi-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Rovaniemi--1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Traditional wooden hot tub steaming on the shore of a frozen lake and pine forest on a snowy winter day \" class=\"wp-image-10504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Rovaniemi--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Rovaniemi--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Rovaniemi--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Rovaniemi--696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Rovaniemi--1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Rovaniemi--630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Rovaniemi--600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Rovaniemi-.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Traditional wooden hot tub steaming on the shore of a frozen lake and pine forest on a snowy winter day <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are looking for an authentic Finnish experience, you must arrange a visit to a sauna. Discover the prominent spa culture of Finland at a special spa, 20 kilometers away from Rovaniemi. Warm-up in the warm pool after stepping into the spa from freezing -20 degree temperatures. You can enjoy warm beverages and ginger biscuits at the sauna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Send cards to loved ones from the Santa Claus Village<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large td-caption-align-https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1058941752.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1058941752-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Santa Claus\u2019 Main Post Office (Joulupukin P\u00e4\u00e4posti), a traditional log building with a snow-covered roof, at Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, Finland\" class=\"wp-image-6903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1058941752-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1058941752-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1058941752-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1058941752-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1058941752-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1058941752-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1058941752-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1058941752.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Santa Claus\u2019 Main Post Office (Joulupukin P\u00e4\u00e4posti), a traditional log building with a snow-covered roof, at Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, Finland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t forget to send a card to your loved ones all the way from the Santa Claus Village post office. If you visit coincides with Christmas time, what is a nicer way to celebrate the Christmas spirit with your loved ones and reminisce on all Christmases you have shared?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Go on a husky and reindeer tour<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large td-caption-align-https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-538327687.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-538327687-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A team of Siberian husky dogs pulling a sled along a snowy forest trail on a winter safari\" class=\"wp-image-6905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-538327687-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-538327687-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-538327687-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-538327687-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-538327687-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-538327687-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-538327687-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-538327687.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A team of Siberian husky dogs pulling a sled along a snowy forest trail on a winter safari<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leave the city, head for the snowy wilderness and go on a husky dog and reindeer tour escorted by guides dressed in local wear. Find out more about places to see in the city, as you explore the white-capped forest. Short tours include visits to the Santa Claus Village. Pay extra and go on longer tours you in which you can discover all of Rovaniemi. A thrilling sleigh adventure awaits with the rapid maneuvers of the huskies and reindeer and the open treeless spaces that are icy lakes. On certain tours, provided you have a driving license from a designated place, you can take the reins on your husky and reindeer sleigh ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Explore the reindeer farms<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large td-caption-align-https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-976662132.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-976662132-1024x672.jpg\" alt=\"A S\u00e1mi herder in traditional dress standing beside a reindeer at the edge of a snowy forest in Lapland\" class=\"wp-image-6907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-976662132-1024x672.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-976662132-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-976662132-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-976662132-696x456.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-976662132-1068x700.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-976662132-640x420.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-976662132-741x486.jpg 741w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-976662132.jpg 1264w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A S\u00e1mi herder in traditional dress standing beside a reindeer at the edge of a snowy forest in Lapland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reindeer of Finland are national treasures and you can visit local farms to meet some. Feed the elegant reindeers and learn some interesting facts from shepherds that work there. The farms offer delicious local delicacies and warm coffee and biscuit after the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Walk in the snow<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large td-caption-align-https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1040369146.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1040369146-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Silhouette of a lone hiker walking through deep snow by torchlight in front of a snow-covered pine forest at night\" class=\"wp-image-6909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1040369146-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1040369146-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1040369146-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1040369146-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1040369146-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1040369146-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1040369146-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1040369146.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Silhouette of a lone hiker walking through deep snow by torchlight in front of a snow-covered pine forest at night<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Breathing in the fresh air and hearing the snow crunch under your boots as you take in the beauty of the forest may seem like a calming activity during the day but a bit scary by night. Yet, why not try something new? Grab your snow boots and go on a night walk tour. All you need is warm clothes, balance and snow boots as they make it easier to walk in the snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. See Kemi\u2019s SnowCastle and SnowExperience365<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large td-caption-align-https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-873833906.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-873833906-1024x676.jpg\" alt=\"The towering snow walls and arched ice corridor of the SnowCastle, rebuilt every year in Kemi, Finland\" class=\"wp-image-6911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-873833906-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-873833906-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-873833906-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-873833906-696x459.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-873833906-1068x705.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-873833906-637x420.jpg 637w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-873833906.jpg 1261w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The towering snow walls and arched ice corridor of the SnowCastle, rebuilt every year in Kemi, Finland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Easily combined with the Sampo cruise on the same day, Kemi\u2019s SnowCastle is rebuilt every year in mid-January and stands until April. Alongside slides, a snow maze and ice sculptures, there is a snow hotel and restaurant. Next door, the SnowExperience365 building keeps an ice bar, ice slide and ice sculptures open even in summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Go on an icebreaker ship<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large td-caption-align-https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1160901895.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1160901895-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Endless white Arctic scenery seen from the bow and deck of an icebreaker ship ploughing through the frozen sea and ice floes\" class=\"wp-image-6913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1160901895-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1160901895-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1160901895-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1160901895-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1160901895-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1160901895-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1160901895-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1160901895-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1160901895.jpg 1183w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Endless white Arctic scenery seen from the bow and deck of an icebreaker ship ploughing through the frozen sea and ice floes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Board an icebreaker for a pleasant journey through the frozen waters of Laponia&#8217;s Bothnian Sea. Enjoy being on the ice in your warm clothes and drinking special local hot beverages during the journey. You can reach the ship by special shuttle buses departing from Rovaniemi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Snowmobile on icy lakes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large td-caption-align-https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-503618270.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-503618270-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A helmeted snowmobile rider speeding along a white trail through snow-covered forest and frozen terrain\" class=\"wp-image-6915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-503618270-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-503618270-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-503618270-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-503618270-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-503618270-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-503618270-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-503618270-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-503618270.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A helmeted snowmobile rider speeding along a white trail through snow-covered forest and frozen terrain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another exciting activity you can try in Rovaniemi is snowmobiling on the ice lakes. There are many lakes in the region, but the lakes only freeze over when the temperatures drop and the snow begins to fall from the start of autumn until mid-April. If you are there during this time frame, grab the opportunity and rent a snowmobile. Snowmobiling is difficult so remember to follow the instructions carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11. Join in the Christmas festivities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large td-caption-align-https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1058944088.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"732\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1058944088-1024x732.jpg\" alt=\"The main building of the historic Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, Finland, with its snow-covered square, illuminated snowman and log buildings\" class=\"wp-image-6917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1058944088-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1058944088-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1058944088-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1058944088-696x497.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1058944088-1068x763.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1058944088-588x420.jpg 588w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1058944088-100x70.jpg 100w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1058944088.jpg 1212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The main building of the historic Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, Finland, with its snow-covered square, illuminated snowman and log buildings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will feel like you are living in a fairytale in Rovaniemi, surrounded by snow-covered forests, shops with red ornaments, multi-colored lights, and cookie-scented streets! If you plan to be in Rovaniemi for Christmas, make sure to find out what Christmas events are on. Discover the Christmas markets that hold lively events. Don&#8217;t forget to visit other quaint shops selling local products. Such as items made from the horn of the reindeer, a symbol of the country and the city. Don&#8217;t worry, it&#8217;s a natural process because deer&#8217;s antlers fall off at certain times of the year. After exploring the markets, it is time for a Christmas feast. Don&#8217;t forget to book in advance for this special night at one of the many specialty restaurants that serve a delicious Christmas menu. Don&#8217;t miss the fireworks at the end of the night where you will view double the amount of fireworks, on the arctic circle, on the border of two countries, with two different time zones!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>12. Visit or stay at the igloo or ice hotels<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large td-caption-align-https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-930736832.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-930736832-1024x661.jpg\" alt=\"Snowy village houses and green Northern Lights (aurora borealis) filling the sky, seen through the window of a glass-roofed igloo cabin\" class=\"wp-image-6919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-930736832-1024x661.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-930736832-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-930736832-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-930736832-696x449.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-930736832-1068x689.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-930736832-651x420.jpg 651w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-930736832.jpg 1275w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Snowy village houses and green Northern Lights (aurora borealis) filling the sky, seen through the window of a glass-roofed igloo cabin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rovaniemi\u2019s most Instagrammable experience: watching the Northern Lights from a heated bed in an igloo. Resorts like Apukka Resort and Arctic SnowHotel offer both glass igloos and ice hotel rooms &amp; ice restaurants that are built from scratch every year. If staying in such a place doesn\u2019t fit your budget, you can make a guided daily tour of the ice hotel. During the peak season, prices start from 400 euros per night. And note that they are already booked months before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>13. Go on a Laponian cuisine food course<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large td-caption-align-https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1079440482.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1079440482-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A chef sprinkling sea salt over a fresh salmon fillet on a wooden chopping board, with olive oil and fresh herbs alongside\" class=\"wp-image-6921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1079440482-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1079440482-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1079440482-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1079440482-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1079440482-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1079440482-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1079440482-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1079440482.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A chef sprinkling sea salt over a fresh salmon fillet on a wooden chopping board, with olive oil and fresh herbs alongside<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t leave without trying saut\u00e9ed reindeer (poronk\u00e4ristys), salmon soup (lohikeitto), lingonberries and leip\u00e4juusto, the Lapland \u201cbread cheese\u201d. Alongside Lappish restaurants in the centre such as Nili, cooking workshops held in local homes let you make these dishes yourself. For more, see our post on<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/what-to-eat-at-rovaniemi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> what to eat in Rovaniemi<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>14. Learn about the North at Arktikum and Pilke<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large td-caption-align-https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1079440482.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/arktikum-museum-glass-tunnel-rovaniemi-lapland-finland-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The iconic glass tunnel of the Arktikum Science Museum seen through snow-covered trees in a winter landscape in Rovaniemi, Finland\" class=\"wp-image-66663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/arktikum-museum-glass-tunnel-rovaniemi-lapland-finland-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/arktikum-museum-glass-tunnel-rovaniemi-lapland-finland-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/arktikum-museum-glass-tunnel-rovaniemi-lapland-finland-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/arktikum-museum-glass-tunnel-rovaniemi-lapland-finland-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/arktikum-museum-glass-tunnel-rovaniemi-lapland-finland-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/arktikum-museum-glass-tunnel-rovaniemi-lapland-finland-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/arktikum-museum-glass-tunnel-rovaniemi-lapland-finland-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/arktikum-museum-glass-tunnel-rovaniemi-lapland-finland.jpg 1084w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The iconic glass tunnel of the Arktikum Science Museum seen through snow-covered trees in a winter landscape in Rovaniemi, Finland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have an indoor plan ready for when the weather turns brutal. Arktikum, the city\u2019s landmark museum with its glass tunnel, tells the story of Arctic nature and S\u00e1mi culture. Next door, the Pilke Science Centre explores Finnish forests, while the Korundi House of Culture hosts contemporary Finnish art and the Lapland Chamber Orchestra. A \u201cCulture Pass\u201d covering all three venues works out cheaper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>15. See polar bears at Ranua<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large td-caption-align-https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-1079440482.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/polar-bear-snowy-ground-arctic-wildlife-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A polar bear walking across white snow and icy ground in an Arctic wildlife landscape\" class=\"wp-image-66665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/polar-bear-snowy-ground-arctic-wildlife-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/polar-bear-snowy-ground-arctic-wildlife-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/polar-bear-snowy-ground-arctic-wildlife-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/polar-bear-snowy-ground-arctic-wildlife-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/polar-bear-snowy-ground-arctic-wildlife-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/polar-bear-snowy-ground-arctic-wildlife-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/polar-bear-snowy-ground-arctic-wildlife-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/polar-bear-snowy-ground-arctic-wildlife.jpg 1084w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A polar bear walking across white snow and icy ground in an Arctic wildlife landscape<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ranua Wildlife Park, 80 km from Rovaniemi, is the northernmost zoo in the world. Polar bears, lynx, wolves and musk oxen live in their natural snowy setting. Reachable on day tours or by rental car, it is one of the best days out for families with children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pack-these\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Don\u2019t forget to pack these<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rovaniemi is better during the winter, but don\u2019t forget that this cold region drops to temperatures of -40. Therefore, it is important to take precautions before going to the region. First of all, the right choice of clothes. Wear clothes that cover your mouth and nose completely, and wear thermal underwear. Don&#8217;t forget to take cold and waterproof boots with you. Wind and waterproof coats are also a must. Keep accessories such as hand and foot warmers, snow glasses, hand cream with you. Each will protect you from the cold and provide the comfort necessary for a perfect holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-many-days-do-you-need\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How many days do you need in Rovaniemi?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three days are enough for Santa Claus Village, a husky or reindeer safari, an aurora tour and the museums. Add the Sampo icebreaker and Ranua as day trips and you\u2019ll want 4\u20135 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently asked questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do I need a visa for Rovaniemi?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finland is a Schengen country. Travellers with a Turkish passport need a Schengen visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How likely am I to see the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On a clear night in season, quite likely, but never guaranteed. Staying 3\u20134 nights and joining guided tours significantly improves your odds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is Rovaniemi expensive?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lapland is one of Finland\u2019s priciest regions. Accommodation and safari tours make up most of the budget; booking early and travelling between February and April helps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is it good for children?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Absolutely. Santa Claus Village, SantaPark, reindeer sleigh rides and Ranua are just some of the experiences designed with families in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is Rovaniemi worth visiting in summer?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. In June and July the sun never sets; canoeing on the river, cycling and hiking in the forest, and a crowd-free visit to Santa Claus Village await.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Currency and language in Rovaniemi?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The currency is the euro. The official language is Finnish; English is widely spoken in tourism.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fihrist:Rovaniemi at a glanceWhere is Rovaniemi?How to get to Rovaniemi?When to visit Rovaniemi?15 things to do in RovaniemiDon\u2019t forget to pack theseHow many days do you need in Rovaniemi? Rovaniemi at a glance Where is Rovaniemi? Rovaniemi lies in northern Finland, where the Ounasjoki and Kemijoki rivers meet. 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