Mikko's Guidebook for Rovaniemi
Food Scene
Cafe & Bar 21
21 Rovakatu Tasty waffles, great coffee, also lunch/dinner available.
Good quality environment to enjoy your latte, many shopping opportunities nearby.
14 locals recommend
Coffee House Rovaniemi
30 MaakuntakatuGood quality environment to enjoy your latte, many shopping opportunities nearby.
The best burgers in the city, offered in an authentic environment.
75 locals recommend
Kauppayhtiö Bar & Grill
24 ValtakatuThe best burgers in the city, offered in an authentic environment.
Ravintola HIMO
23 ValtakatuAbsolutely the best sushi in the town, with arctic twist.
Ravintola Valdemari
9 JäämerentieLocates very near, pizza, burgers, steaks, a la carte.
Drinks & Nightlife
Legendary nightclub with many bars, sometimes live bands as well.
16 locals recommend
Cumulus Resort Pohjanhovi
2 PohjanpuistikkoLegendary nightclub with many bars, sometimes live bands as well.
City requires at least one Irish pub, this is the place to go. A very popular bar in two levels.
55 locals recommend
Oliver's Corner Irish Pub
9 KoskikatuCity requires at least one Irish pub, this is the place to go. A very popular bar in two levels.
A very original and traditional atmosphere and big tables, ideal for bigger group gatherings to start night out.
9 locals recommend
Uitto Pub
25 KorkalonkatuA very original and traditional atmosphere and big tables, ideal for bigger group gatherings to start night out.
Sightseeing
A warm Christmas village at the arctic circle. It is a place to walk around in the wonderland, visit Santa Claus (the real one) and do some shopping and send post cards to your dearest from Arctic Circle Post Office. Also snowmobiling and husky rides available... you could spend few hours here.
192 locals recommend
Santa Claus Village
A warm Christmas village at the arctic circle. It is a place to walk around in the wonderland, visit Santa Claus (the real one) and do some shopping and send post cards to your dearest from Arctic Circle Post Office. Also snowmobiling and husky rides available... you could spend few hours here.
Arctic exhibition all year round - Arktikum is a science center and museum that lets you experience northern nature, culture, and history up close.
217 locals recommend
Arktikum
4 PohjoisrantaArctic exhibition all year round - Arktikum is a science center and museum that lets you experience northern nature, culture, and history up close.
Parks & Nature
Have you ever played Angry Birds, the sling shot? Here you will find it for real, a really nice activity park for children ages 2 - 99, you will find a lot of activities here for free, with a great view too.
42 locals recommend
Angry Birds Park
4 ValtakatuHave you ever played Angry Birds, the sling shot? Here you will find it for real, a really nice activity park for children ages 2 - 99, you will find a lot of activities here for free, with a great view too.
Just around the corner plenty of racks for skiing, mountain biking, hiking and running.
90 locals recommend
Ounasvaara
Just around the corner plenty of racks for skiing, mountain biking, hiking and running.
Arktikum Arboretum
Very good spot to catch the aurora of the northern hemisphere.
Shopping
Medium size shopping center with a good movie theater.
91 locals recommend
Sampokeskus Shopping Centre
29-31 A MaakuntakatuMedium size shopping center with a good movie theater.
Shopping Centre Revontuli
27 B KoskikatuMain shopping center in multiple levels.
Essentials
The main grocery store, where you want to make your bigger food related shopping.
28 locals recommend
CITYMARKET
The main grocery store, where you want to make your bigger food related shopping.
Closest grocery store, where you can fetch all basic stuff. Also a good pizza restaurant in the same building.
10 locals recommend
K-Supermarket Ounasvaara
15 OunasvaarantieClosest grocery store, where you can fetch all basic stuff. Also a good pizza restaurant in the same building.
Entertainment & Activities
Best Safari organizer in town, a wide array of activities available.
24 locals recommend
Lapland Safaris - Rovaniemi
1 KoskikatuBest Safari organizer in town, a wide array of activities available.