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Visit Rovaniemi - the Official Hometown of Santa Claus Rovaniemi is the Official Hometown of Santa Claus® and the capital of Lapland, Finland Welcome to Rovaniemi, the Official Hometown of Santa Claus!
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Rovaniemi is the capital of Lapland in Finland, located at the northern Arctic Circle. Lying at the junction of North and South on the border to the Arctic,
Rovaniemi has become a modern town, full of life with its own unique characteristics. Although Christmastime comes but once a year, in Rovaniemi you can experience Christmas throughout the year. Rovaniemi, in Finnish Lapland, is the hometown

of Santa Claus who can be met on any day of the year at the Santa Claus Office on the Arctic Circle. Tervetuloa Rovaniemelle, Joulupukin kotikaupunkiin!

Events this week! 🎤🐾⚽Wed 20.8. at 18 Lapland Military Band’s Varrella Virran -sing-along. Konttinen Summer Theatre, Kosk...
18/08/2025

Events this week! 🎤🐾⚽

Wed 20.8. at 18 Lapland Military Band’s Varrella Virran -sing-along. Konttinen Summer Theatre, Koskenranta 5 (next to Angry Birds Activity Park). Free entry.
Fri 22.8. at 14-16 Daytime Dance for +65 years olds. Monde, Pohjolankatu 6. Tickets 5 €.
Fri 22.8. Evening with live music: Chorale, karaoke. Restaurant Valdemari, Jäämerentie 9. Tickets at the door 15 €. www.valdemari.fi
Sat 23.8. at 11-16 Apukka Resort Open Doors Day. Apukka Resort, Tutkijantie 28. Free entry and free bus transfer. More information www.visitrovaniemi.fi/event/apukka-resort-open-doors-day
Sat 23.8. at 16 Football match RoPS Men – KuPS Akatemia. Rovaniemi Central Stadium. Tickets 15/10 €. Children under 15 y. free of charge. www.rops.fi
Sat 23.8. Champagne Noir. Restaurant Rakas, Tarvantie 3. Tickets 25 €. https://rakasrestaurant.com/champagne-noir/
Sat 23.8. Karaoke. Restaurant Valdemari, Jäämerentie 9. www.valdemari.fi

18/08/2025

The wait is over. Northern Lights season is HERE! 🌌💚

You can spot the Aurora Borealis on your own if the skies are clear… but joining a guided tour gives you the best chance to find the lights, capture the perfect photos, and learn the stories behind them.

We are ready to take you on an unforgettable adventure under the Arctic sky. Find tours: https://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/see-do/activities/northern-lights-tours/

Do you have any questions about the Northern Lights? 💫 Drop them in the comments , we’d love to help!

Late summer activities with Arctic Animals! 🐾🐾 Meet huskies at husky kennel and hop on a summer cart! 🦌 Visit a local re...
15/08/2025

Late summer activities with Arctic Animals! 🐾

🐾 Meet huskies at husky kennel and hop on a summer cart!

🦌 Visit a local reindeer farm and feed the reindeer

🫎 Join a safari to spot wildlife in nature

🐻‍❄️ Meet many Arctic Animals in or

How would you like to get to know all the animals in Rovaniemi?

Tell us in the comments and book yours: https://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/see-do/activities/ !✨

Arriving to Rovaniemi on next week? ❗️ Please read this!Unfortunately our Tourist Information is closed on 18.-22.8. due...
14/08/2025

Arriving to Rovaniemi on next week?
❗️ Please read this!

Unfortunately our Tourist Information is closed on 18.-22.8. due to exceptional circumstances.
We are only able to serve you through email ([email protected]), here on our social media channels and via Whatsapp (+358 40 8290676).

Please also remember to check our website www.visitrovaniemi.fi and use the online booking!
For questions about activities such as tours for solo travelers, please contact the companies directly.
For maps and brochures, check online versions or stop by our Tourist Information (Koskikatu 12) where we have a box of paper versions.

We hope you enjoy your time in Rovaniemi! ❤

In August it's time to harvest the nature. 🧡In Rovaniemi, Lapland, August is phenomenal month of natural delicacies: for...
12/08/2025

In August it's time to harvest the nature. 🧡

In Rovaniemi, Lapland, August is phenomenal month of natural delicacies: forests are full of blueberries and rasberries, lingonberries and cranberries are on their way, not to mention all the edible mushrooms.

Want to try it yourself? Book an activity to find the best spots and stories!
https://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/…/hiking-summer-nature-trips/

Have you ever picked berries or mushrooms? 😋 What did you make out of them?

📅 Don’t miss exciting events happening this week! 🎻 This week kicks off the rewarded Lapland Chamber Orchestra's autumn ...
12/08/2025

📅 Don’t miss exciting events happening this week!

🎻 This week kicks off the rewarded Lapland Chamber Orchestra's autumn season in Korundi – experience world-class music right here in Rovaniemi, Arctic Circle!

🎪 Plus, it's time for the beloved Old Fair of Rovaniemi – an annual event for the whole community, maintaining old market traditions.

Tue 12.8. at 18-20 Dance. Restaurant Valdemari, Jäämerentie 9. Free entry.
Wed 13.8. at 10 Lapland Chamber Orchestra Open Dress Rehearsal. Korundi. Tickets 6 €. www.korundi.fi
Wed 13.8. at 19 Lapland Chamber Orchestra’s Chamber Music Concert I: Arvo Pärt 90. Korundi. Tickets 29/23/11 €. www.korundi.fi
Thu 14.8. at 12-14 Sing-Along at Market Square, Lapinkävijäntie 7.
Fri 15.8. Evening with live music: Kake Randelin, karaoke. Restaurant Valdemari, Jäämerentie 9. Tickets at the door 30 €. www.valdemari.fi
Fri-Sun 15.-17.8. The Old Fair of Rovaniemi. Old Market Square (Pirkkakatu 1), Ystävyydenpuisto (Pohjanpuistikko 7) and Lordi’s Square (Maakuntakatu 29–31). More information: https://www.rovaniemenwanhatmarkkinat.fi
Sat 16.8. at 13 Finnish Baseball match NapaLeidit – Oulunsalon Vasama (Women). Korkalovaara sportsfield, Jokkatie 9. Free entry. www.napapiirinpesis.fi
Sat 16.8. at 15 Football match RoPS Men – FC Jazz. Rovaniemi Central Stadium. Tickets 15/10 €. Children under 15 y. free of charge. www.rops.fi
Sat 16.8. at 19 Stand Up Summer: Anitta Ahonen, Mikko Vaismaa & Joel Makengo, karaoke. Restaurant Valdemari, Jäämerentie 9. Tickets at the door 25 €. www.valdemari.fi

Rovaniemi today: The sun rises at 04:18 and sets at 22:27. 🌞That’s 18 hours and 9 minutes of daylight. Dis you know that...
07/08/2025

Rovaniemi today:

The sun rises at 04:18 and sets at 22:27. 🌞

That’s 18 hours and 9 minutes of daylight. Dis you know that it changes every single day?

It’s August! ✨ Which means the Northern Lights season is right around the corner with stunning colors 💚🍂😍 The Northern L...
03/08/2025

It’s August! ✨ Which means the Northern Lights season is right around the corner with stunning colors 💚🍂😍

The Northern Lights are not quite yet visible at the moment, but already in late August it’s possible to spot the first ones 🤩 after that the season continues all the way to early April. Are you excited? 💫 Because we for sure are!

28/07/2025

Win a Santa Claus Express Holiday to Rovaniemi! 🚂

4 Prize Packages – Two Nights, Two Happy People on each. 😊

Ready for a magical escape? You get to choose your favorite season: summer or autumn and pick the experiences you love the most. ☀️🍂

Santa Claus Express is the iconic overnight train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi – taking you straight to the Arctic Circle while you sleep!

All Prize Packages include ⬇️
🔸 train tickets
🔸 accommodation
🔸 activities
🔸 sights and attractions
🔸 restaurant experiences
🔸 car rental

Start dreaming of your summer in Rovaniemi. Santa Claus and Santa Claus Express are waiting for you! ❤️🎅🏼

Fill out our contest form and check out the endless prize options: https://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/travel-to-lapland-by-train/

Facebook/Meta is not involved in the giveaway.

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Riding in Rovaniemi 🌅Horseback riding in nature is really an unforgettable experience. In Rovaniemi it's possible to exp...
25/07/2025

Riding in Rovaniemi 🌅

Horseback riding in nature is really an unforgettable experience. In Rovaniemi it's possible to experience this magical adventure amidst stunning surroundings, in July and August we have long sunsets to enjoy! 🤩🐴

Have you ever tried riding with a horse? These animals are patient teachers, even for beginners. 🐴🥰
Try it yourself: https://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/…/horseback-riding-sleigh…/

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Rovaniemi - The Official Hometown of Santa Claus®

Rovaniemi is the capital of Lapland in Finland, located at the northern Arctic Circle. Lying at the junction of North and South on the border to the Arctic, Rovaniemi has become a modern town, full of life with its own unique characteristics.

Although Christmastime comes but once a year, in Rovaniemi you can experience Christmas throughout the year. Rovaniemi, in Finnish Lapland, is the hometown of Santa Claus who can be met on any day of the year in Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle.

Welcome to Rovaniemi - the Official Hometown of Santa Claus® ! Tervetuloa Rovaniemelle, Joulupukin kotikaupunkiin!