Things to do in Rovaniemi
Greetings to Santa Claus
Rovaniemi is known both among Finnish tourists as well as foreign tourists as the home of Santa Claus. He spends time at the Santa Claus Village every day of the year to take care of his life's work, which is to preserve the kindness of children and adults and deliver the message of love and good will during Christmas time.
Science museum and the arctic center
Arktikum is a science center and a museum that displays the northern nature, culture and history in Rovaniemi. The water side park outside Arktikum, the Arctic garden, is one of the most beautiful parks in Rovaniemi. The about 7 hectares large arboretum area is located in a beautiful place at the Ounasjoki river side.
Ounasvaara ski resort
In vinter Ounasvaara ski resort offers a wide range of slopes that are suitable for both beginners and advanced downhill skiers. In the summer you can experience the speed on the summer sledge or downhill biking tracks. From the top of the hill you get a wonderful scene over the river Kemijoki.