Highlights of Rovaniemi Day Tour A Explore the Lapland's capital town, Rovaniemi, and experience life in the Arctic! Your exquisite day will start with an easy 15 minutes hike for the beautiful scenery of Rovaniemi city. Climbing to the hilltop of Ounasvaara, the highest point in Rovaniemi, you will be in the middle of the dreamy Finnish forest. Visit the Santa's Arctic Wildlife Park and its animals. Meet Santa Claus in his village and get your Arctic adventurer certificate for crossing the Arctic Circle. Finally, you will learn everything about arctic in the Arktikum museum, where you will see the exhibition of arctic animals, indigenous people Sami, and local history from the ice age to the present. *Departure time may vary. Please check the email the local provider sends for the exact pick-up time.
Embark on a city tour around Rovaniemi and visit the Santa Claus Village where Santa Claus spends his time every day of the year to take care of his mission in life: to enhance the well-being of children and the kindness of grown-ups, as well as spreading the message of love and goodwill of Christmas Spirit throughout the globe.
Looking to impress your friends with the best shots of Rovaniemi? This photography tour is the best way to get your Instagram updated with some great photos around Rovaniemi city! Rovaniemi – the official hometown of Santa Claus – is full of interesting must-visit-places, which you must see during your stay here! This photography tour will take you to key locations around Rovaniemi City to photograph some of its most iconic landmarks and nature. You will be guided by our professional photographer who can teach you some new tricks in photography and share information about Rovaniemi and surrounding areas. Your photographer-guide also conducts a professional photo shoot during the trip and you will receive edited, high quality photos of your visit to Rovaniemi. During the tour, we will travel by car in order to reach our locations easily and have plenty of time for photography!
Explore Rovaniemi on a Private Walk with a Local Guide
As a local guide from Lapland, with two Master’s degrees in Photography and Design, I offer a unique perspective on the region’s culture, art, and design. My private tours are fully tailored to your interests and invite you to discover Lapland’s heritage through architecture, local traditions, and the stories that shape Finnish and Nordic culture. From Alvar Aalto’s iconic work to lesser-known cultural insights in Rovaniemi, I bring places to life in a personal and engaging way. If you are seeking an authentic and thoughtful experience, I would be delighted to welcome you and guide you in English, Finnish, and French.
Rovaniemi walking tour and guided Arktikum experience
Half of the tour is a city walking tour and second half takes place in Arktikum Heritage Center. In the first part of the tour you will see and experience the pecularities of everyday living on the arctic circle. How do the locals cope with deep darkness and cold of the winter and neverending light of summer? You will also learn the dramatic history of Rovaniemi whilst walking your way to Artikum which is a heritage center of Arctic living. In the Arktikum you'll have a short break and then it's time for deeper knowledge of Arctic. Arktikum is fabulous place with massive amount of impressive exhibitions, a guide will help you catch the crucial point without being drowned by information.
Rovaniemi’s Splendor Self-Guided Tour through Lapland’s Capital
Explore the heart of Finnish Lapland with this self-guided walking tour through Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus. Starting along the Kemijoki River, you’ll cross the iconic Lumberjack’s Candle Bridge and visit key cultural spots like Culture House Korundi and the Arktikum Museum. Along the way, you'll uncover Rovaniemi's rich history, from its near-destruction in World War II to its rebirth as a vibrant northern capital. Learn about the Lapland Gold Rush, admire local architecture by Alvar Aalto, and discover what makes Rovaniemi a magical year-round destination, from the Northern Lights in winter to the endless daylight of summer. This hour-long tour offers a captivating glimpse into life near the Arctic Circle.