About Rovaniemi - presentation, information, photos and recommendations

Rovaniemi is a town in Finnish Lapland and the northernmost point in Finland where you can reach by train. It is a fascinating city, especially that has the reputation of "Santa's head" and the town Christmas. The provincial capital of Lapland, Rovaniemi and county. Rovaniemi is located very near the Arctic Circle, between hills and Korkalovaara Ounasvaara. It lies at the confluence of rivers and Kemijoki Ounasjoki.

The settlement has a subpolar climate where the average temperature is: + 0.2 ° C. Rainfall is the number of 535 mm / year. Snow can only exist 183 days a year, Statistics Finland. The lowest temperature ever recorded is: - 45.3 ° C, and the highest temperature ever recorded is: + 30.6 ° C. Sun can be seen at night from June 6 to July 7

Rovaniemi is the gold fever that drew the early nineteenth century many adventurers in the city, which has led to rapid economic growth and Rovaniemi soon became the capital of Lapland province. Modern buildings are surrounded by a natural and beautiful area of Arctic wilderness. It's a university town, with several museums and the area where you can do hiking or skiing. The city was completely destroyed in World War II, was rebuilt completely. Those who wish may Ranua long way where they will find a zoo or Santa's Park, where she will meet Santa Claus even to understand for all that it exists in reality.





Rovaniemi | Rovaniemi is a town in Finnish Lapland and the northernmost point in Finland where you can reach by train. It is a fascinating city, especially that has the reputation of "Santa's head" and the town Christmas

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Top hotels in Rovaniemi

Hotel Sokos Vaakuna, Rovaniemi

Hotel Sokos Vaakuna

Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

    • Airplane (12/26 - 12/25/2025)
    • No transport provided
    Scandic Pohjanhovi, Rovaniemi

    Scandic Pohjanhovi

    Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

      • Airplane (01/05 - 01/04/2026)
      • No transport provided
      Haawe Boutique Apart Hotel, Rovaniemi

      Haawe Boutique Apart Hotel

      Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

        • Airplane (01/05 - 01/04/2026)
        • No transport provided
        Santa Sport Hotel, Rovaniemi

        Santa Sport Hotel

        Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

          • Airplane (12/08 - 12/07/2025)
          • No transport provided
          Scandic, Rovaniemi

          Scandic

          Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

            • Airplane (01/01 - 12/31/2024)
            • No transport provided
            Scandic Polar, Rovaniemi

            Scandic Polar

            Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

            • Hotel with indoor pool  
            • Airplane (12/20 - 12/19/2025)
            • No transport provided
            Arctic City Hotel, Rovaniemi

            Arctic City Hotel

            Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

            • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
            • Airplane (12/12 - 12/11/2025)
            • No transport provided
            Santa S Hotel Santa Claus, Rovaniemi

            Santa S Hotel Santa Claus

            Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

              • Airplane (12/11 - 12/10/2025)
              • No transport provided
              Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara, Rovaniemi

              Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara

              Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

              • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
              • Airplane (01/03 - 01/02/2026)
              • No transport provided
              Original Sokos Vaakuna Rovaniemi, Rovaniemi

              Original Sokos Vaakuna Rovaniemi

              Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

                • Airplane (01/01 - 12/31/2024)
                • No transport provided
                Arctic Light Hotel, Rovaniemi

                Arctic Light Hotel

                Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

                • Hotel with parking  
                • Airplane (12/18 - 12/26/2024)
                • No transport provided
                Santa Claus Holiday Village, Rovaniemi

                Santa Claus Holiday Village

                Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

                  • Airplane (01/05 - 01/04/2026)
                  • No transport provided
                  Hotel Aakenus , Rovaniemi

                  Hotel Aakenus

                  Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

                  • Hotel with parking  
                  • Airplane (12/18 - 12/26/2024)
                  • No transport provided
                  Arctic Treehouse Hotel, Rovaniemi

                  Arctic Treehouse Hotel

                  Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

                  • Full Board  
                  • Airplane (12/12 - 12/11/2025)
                  • No transport provided
                  Santa Claus Holiday Village, Rovaniemi

                  Santa Claus Holiday Village

                  Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

                    • Airplane (01/03 - 01/02/2026)
                    • No transport provided
                    Lapland Hotel Ounasavaara Chalets, Rovaniemi

                    Lapland Hotel Ounasavaara Chalets

                    Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

                    • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
                    • Airplane (01/05 - 01/04/2026)
                    • No transport provided
                    Lapland Hotel Bear S Lodge, Rovaniemi

                    Lapland Hotel Bear S Lodge

                    Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

                      • Airplane (12/19 - 12/18/2025)
                      • No transport provided
                      Santa Claus Hotel, Rovaniemi

                      Santa Claus Hotel

                      Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

                        • Airplane (01/01 - 12/31/2024)
                        • No transport provided
                        Golden Circle Suites, Rovaniemi

                        Golden Circle Suites

                        Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

                          • Airplane (01/05 - 01/04/2026)
                          • No transport provided
                          Lapland Hotel Ounasvaara Chalets, Rovaniemi

                          Lapland Hotel Ounasvaara Chalets

                          Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

                            • Airplane (01/03 - 01/02/2026)
                            • No transport provided
                            Santa S Igloos Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi

                            Santa S Igloos Arctic Circle

                            Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

                              • Airplane (01/03 - 01/02/2026)
                              • No transport provided
                              Guesthouse Borealis, Rovaniemi

                              Guesthouse Borealis

                              Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

                                • Airplane (01/05 - 01/04/2026)
                                • No transport provided
                                Glass Resort, Rovaniemi

                                Glass Resort

                                Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

                                  • Airplane (01/05 - 01/04/2026)
                                  • No transport provided
                                  Apukka Resort, Rovaniemi

                                  Apukka Resort

                                  Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

                                    • Airplane (01/05 - 01/04/2026)
                                    • No transport provided
                                    Santa S Hostel Rudolf, Rovaniemi

                                    Santa S Hostel Rudolf

                                    Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

                                      • Airplane (12/26 - 12/25/2025)
                                      • No transport provided

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