Location: Rovaniemi
Top Things to do in Rovaniemi
Top 10 Nature & Parks in Rovaniemi, Lapland
Rovaniemi (Finnish: [roʋɑˈniemi] ( listen)) is a city and municipality of Finland. It is the administrative capital and commercial centre of Finland's northernmost province, Lapland. It is situated about 6 kilometres (4 miles) south of the Arctic Circle and is between the hills of Ounasvaara and Korkalovaara, at the confluence of the river Kemijoki and its tributary, the Ounasjoki. The city and the surrounding Rovaniemen maalaiskunta (Rural municipality of Rovaniemi) were consolidated into a single entity on 1 January 2006. The new municipality has an area of 8,016.75 square kilometres (3,095.28 sq mi), thus making it the largest city in the European Union by land. Rovaniemi has an approximate population of 62,000.
Restaurants in Rovaniemi
1. Syvasenvaara Fell
2. Ounasvaara Winter Trail
3. Rollohalli
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Rollohalli is indoor activity park. We have Supertrampolines, foampits, airtracks, parkour area, balance boards, floor ball area e.g... Free WiFi and big free parking area. Normal opening hours 10-20. Check websites or call us for more accurate info! HopLop Rovaniemi is located at the same hall. 1€ coin for lockers. No showers.
4. Arctic Emotions Oy
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By 412dorisr
It was a beautiful day!! We really enjoyed the sun, the work with the snow, the good food and your presence!!!! Thanks for all!! ???? kind regards Doris und Michael
5. Auttikongas
6. Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus Oy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By Travelphiliac
We came here twice both visits on weekday afternoons during school term. The slopes are open till the evening under floodlights due to the short hours of daylight in winter. Hireage of gear is easy and straight forward. Prices are not cheap but considering its vicinity to town and the lack of crowds when we visited it made it worth it. Some of our party were on the easier slopes that finished near the office and the rest of us were in the beginner's area. During our 2 visits both areas had hardly anybody on them so it actually felt like quite a luxury to ski with noone else on the same part of the slope at the same time. If time permitted we would have been back again without hesitation to practice our skills. I cannot comment though on numbers on the slopes during weekends or school holidays.
7. Napapiirin Porofarmi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Thisadventurousmiss - Banff, Canada
This was one of our highlights in Lapland - Janne was incredibly friendly and welcoming and gave us so much info about the reindeer, as well as Sami traditions and buildings. There was no snow so we did not book a sleigh ride, just the farm visit (17 euro per person) but it was definitely worth it! We got to meet and feed the beautiful reindeer, they are so gentle and soft!! Finished up with a hot drink and delicious Finnish cookies. Would love to come back in winter one day!!
8. Angry Birds Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By jlp9202 - Gold Coast, Australia
This park is a couple of blocks from the city centre (keep in mind the blocks aren’t very large). It’s maybe a 600m walk. It’s great to visit on the way to the Rovaniemi Church. The park has a variety of swings and a great hill to do tobogganing . It’s also a great place to build your snowman. Young kids are just happy to play in the snow, so if you are looking for something free to do, this is a must see.
9. Elf's Farmyard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
You can meet our kind and friendly domestic animals as reindeer, alpacas, sheep, goat, rabbits, peafowls, hens, ducks and rooster. Cross the Arctic Circle with traditional Lappish wooden skis, all needed equipments are provided at Yard. Snow sliding and playground area. Bonfire/bbq-make your own picnic.
Reviewed By lilydang16 - Espoo, Finland
Best value for money and very fun, even for adults! We could get up close, pet and feed the reindeers and meet other kind and calm domestic animals such as alpacas, bunnies and goats. Later, we got to do a small session of cross-country skiing and sledding. The staffs were so kind and friendly too. Highly recommend a short visit if you’re visiting Santa Claus Village!
10. Hiidenkirnut
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