Rovaniemi walking tour & city guide
Santa's hometown on the Arctic Circle.
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Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, sits right on the Arctic Circle. It is famous as the official hometown of Santa Claus and as a base for northern lights, husky and reindeer adventures.
Santa Claus Village
Santa Claus Village, on the Arctic Circle line, has Santa's office, a post office and shops. Visitors cross the white line that marks the Arctic Circle.
Arctic nature
The Arktikum museum explains life in the Arctic. In winter, husky and reindeer sled rides cross snowy forests, and the northern lights can be seen from late August to April.
Top sights in Rovaniemi
- 1
Santa Claus Village
Santa's home on the Arctic Circle.
- 2
Arktikum
A museum of the Arctic.
- 3
Lumberjack's Candle Bridge
The city's landmark bridge.
- 4
Ounasvaara
A hill for skiing and views.
- 5
Reindeer farms
Meet reindeer and herders.
Food markets & where to eat in Rovaniemi
City center
Lappish restaurants.
Santa Claus Village
Cafés and snack huts.
Riverside
Restaurants by the Kemijoki.
Food to try in Rovaniemi
Sautéed reindeer
With mashed potatoes and lingonberries.
Leipäjuusto
Squeaky baked cheese with cloudberry jam.
Salmon soup
A warming creamy soup.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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