Guidebook for Rovaniemi
Food Scene
Nice international cultural happenings and cosy atmosphere. Check the events!
29 locals recommend
Hostel Café Koti
21 ValtakatuNice international cultural happenings and cosy atmosphere. Check the events!
Yes, it is expensive but you will taste traditional pure Finnish food with a twist and you will love it.
Make a reservation!
173 locals recommend
Nili Restaurant
20 ValtakatuYes, it is expensive but you will taste traditional pure Finnish food with a twist and you will love it.
Make a reservation!
Parks & Nature
Hike or ski through snowy forests!
For skiing, you can find the routes from the link, just click LADUT to see them:
http://www.mski.fi/rovaniemi/main.jsp
90 locals recommend
Ounasvaara
Hike or ski through snowy forests!
For skiing, you can find the routes from the link, just click LADUT to see them:
http://www.mski.fi/rovaniemi/main.jsp
Beautiful view along the river bank if descending to Jyrhämänranta from Jorma Eton tie. Follow the trail to find a free fireplace with woods ready with a stunning lake view. Nice place to meet other people as well!
At night time there's no street lamps all the time so take my flashlight with you!
Jyrhämänkuja
JyrhämänkujaBeautiful view along the river bank if descending to Jyrhämänranta from Jorma Eton tie. Follow the trail to find a free fireplace with woods ready with a stunning lake view. Nice place to meet other people as well!
At night time there's no street lamps all the time so take my flashlight with you!
Take your sausages, marshmallows and drinks and walk up to find a open fireplace with woods ready for you to burn. Climb up to watchtower to see Rovaniemi view! If going there during the nights take also some flashlights since road there is bit rough but great place to see northern lights!!!
11 locals recommend
Näköalatorni
Take your sausages, marshmallows and drinks and walk up to find a open fireplace with woods ready for you to burn. Climb up to watchtower to see Rovaniemi view! If going there during the nights take also some flashlights since road there is bit rough but great place to see northern lights!!!
Entertainment & Activities
Spa, gym. bowling, outdoor activities! Check their website, lots of fun! And just almost right outside of my home!
59 locals recommend
Santasport
2 HiihtomajantieSpa, gym. bowling, outdoor activities! Check their website, lots of fun! And just almost right outside of my home!
For snow fun!! Suitable also for beginners and kids. You can borrow my sledge to feel yourself child again! :)
If don't feel like sliding down, walk along Hiihtomajantie to Sky Hotel to enjoy skiers view, that is the place where slope lift ends.
66 locals recommend
Ounasvaara Ski Oy
14 TaunontieFor snow fun!! Suitable also for beginners and kids. You can borrow my sledge to feel yourself child again! :)
If don't feel like sliding down, walk along Hiihtomajantie to Sky Hotel to enjoy skiers view, that is the place where slope lift ends.
Rovaniemi is home of Santa Claus!
You can easily reach there from my home with bus no 5, adult's return ticket is 7,20€. There's a free of charge change in city center (Ruokasenkatu) where you change from bus no 5 to bus no 8 that is Santa Claus express! Just remember to advice driver you are heading to see Santa Claus and about to change the bus. They are accustomed to that and will help you further. I will have timetables printed for you too!
192 locals recommend
Santa Claus Village
Rovaniemi is home of Santa Claus!
You can easily reach there from my home with bus no 5, adult's return ticket is 7,20€. There's a free of charge change in city center (Ruokasenkatu) where you change from bus no 5 to bus no 8 that is Santa Claus express! Just remember to advice driver you are heading to see Santa Claus and about to change the bus. They are accustomed to that and will help you further. I will have timetables printed for you too!
Getting Around
From train station you can walk to city center, or take a bus or a taxi to go further. If taking a bus, you are allowed to change the bus to another in city center area for free of charge during 1 hour. If in doubt, just ask the driver for advice or give the name of your destination. Not all the drivers speak fluent english but they will do their best to help!
33 locals recommend
Rovaniemi station
From train station you can walk to city center, or take a bus or a taxi to go further. If taking a bus, you are allowed to change the bus to another in city center area for free of charge during 1 hour. If in doubt, just ask the driver for advice or give the name of your destination. Not all the drivers speak fluent english but they will do their best to help!
When arriving with plane, there are Airport buses waiting out side the station. Just tell them your destination and they will take you there! Prices are 10-12 euros / adult.
If you are 4 or more, it will be cheaper and faster if you take a taxi. There should be some waiting as well, they are aware of flight schedules and will come just in case. If there's none, ask personnel from station to call you one!
34 locals recommend
Rovaniemi Airport
LentokentäntieWhen arriving with plane, there are Airport buses waiting out side the station. Just tell them your destination and they will take you there! Prices are 10-12 euros / adult.
If you are 4 or more, it will be cheaper and faster if you take a taxi. There should be some waiting as well, they are aware of flight schedules and will come just in case. If there's none, ask personnel from station to call you one!