Martin’s Rovaniemi guidebook
Lookout
Great view on the city and its surrounding from the viewing platform. Quite ok spot for Aurora watching.
Syväsenvaara Fell (Observation Tower)
Great view on the city and its surrounding from the viewing platform. Quite ok spot for Aurora watching.
Great views on the city and surrounding from a tower. Next to it is a shelter with a fireplace where you can grill a sausage.
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Näköalatorni
Great views on the city and surrounding from a tower. Next to it is a shelter with a fireplace where you can grill a sausage.
Amazing views over Lapland's scenery from a treeless and one of the highest points around. It's just a short walk away from Ounnasvaara fell.
Tottorakka lift station
Amazing views over Lapland's scenery from a treeless and one of the highest points around. It's just a short walk away from Ounnasvaara fell.
Great view from Ounasvaara fell on the surrounding boreal nature
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Ounasvaaran Lookout
5 HiihtomajantieGreat view from Ounasvaara fell on the surrounding boreal nature
Nature
Interesting but easy walk around a river island called Koivusaari
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Koivusaari nature trail
137 SodankyläntieInteresting but easy walk around a river island called Koivusaari
Nice walk in the boreal forest with a chance of spotting reindeers, grill a sausage on fireplaces and catch some nice views over the city and surrounding.
Ounasvaara Winter Trail
Nice walk in the boreal forest with a chance of spotting reindeers, grill a sausage on fireplaces and catch some nice views over the city and surrounding.
Great place to chill on a sunny day in the city center with views on the both rivers and Ounasvaara fell with skijumps
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Arktikum Arboretum
Great place to chill on a sunny day in the city center with views on the both rivers and Ounasvaara fell with skijumps
Jyrhämä Lean-to Shelter
1 SairaalakatuOpen BBQ place at Kemijoki River with great views on iconic Kotisaari island
Nice Park to chill close to Kemijoki river. During the weekend, some are walking slag line over here.
Koskipuisto
JäämerentieNice Park to chill close to Kemijoki river. During the weekend, some are walking slag line over here.
Kolpeneenpuisto
4 KolpeneentieNice place with a shelter and BBQ place at Salmijärvi lake
In winter cross-country skiing tracks. In summer walking paths with nice views on Rovaniemi and Ounasvaara from the south
Pöyliövaaran latuverkosto
26 KotikairantieIn winter cross-country skiing tracks. In summer walking paths with nice views on Rovaniemi and Ounasvaara from the south
Kotisaari
Iconic island on Kemijoki, accessible when strong ice in winter.
Sightseeing
Probably the most visited attraction in Rovaniemi.
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Santa Claus Village
Probably the most visited attraction in Rovaniemi.
Really interesting Museum of Lapland. Building was designed by famous architect Alvar Aalto. Ideal choice for rainy or really cold days.
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Arktikum
4 PohjoisrantaReally interesting Museum of Lapland. Building was designed by famous architect Alvar Aalto. Ideal choice for rainy or really cold days.
Jätkänkynttilä (Lumberjack's Candle Bridge) is one of the icons of Rovaniemi
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Jätkänkynttilä (Lumberjack's Candle Bridge)
JätkänkynttiläsiltaJätkänkynttilä (Lumberjack's Candle Bridge) is one of the icons of Rovaniemi
Kivipuisto - Geologinen Tutkimuslaitos Piha
Geological exposition of local rocks
Activity
Husky Travels Oy
3 JoulumaantieHusky park and sledge rides
Lapland Husky Safaris
Husky sledge rides through Arctic forest
Bearhill husky
3 JoulumaantieFree husky park that also offers husky sledge rides
Santa's House of Snowmobiles
6 PukinpolkuFree snowmobile exhibition/museum that offers also snowmobile trips
Santa Claus Office
1 JoulumaantieReindeer sledge rides
Popular place among tourists that come the visit Santa Claus attractions to Rovaniemi.
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SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus
1 TarvantiePopular place among tourists that come the visit Santa Claus attractions to Rovaniemi.
Rollohalli HopLop
14 NapapiirintieIndoor amusement jumping park for kids and adults.
Saarenkylän kenttä
Football and athletic stadium
Ounasvaara Ski Oy
14 TaunontieDownhill Skiing at Ounnasvaara fell
Cross-country skiing on well prepared tracks around entire Ounnasvaara fell or even on the frozen river
Ounasvaaran hiihtostadion
2 TaljatieCross-country skiing on well prepared tracks around entire Ounnasvaara fell or even on the frozen river
Ounasvaaran Disc Golf Course
14 TaunontieFrisbee golf course at Ounasvaara fell
Ounasvaaran Golf Park
43 GolfkentäntieSummer and winter golf course
Rovaniemi ice hockey team RoKi is playing its home matches here
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Lappi Areena
6 HiihtomajantieRovaniemi ice hockey team RoKi is playing its home matches here
Santasport
2 HiihtomajantieMultisport complex with restaurant and sauna
Kunnon Paikka
23 RovakatuFitness centre in the city centre
Elf's Farmyard
JoulumaantieAnimal park with various activities in offer
Arctic Motor Park in Rovaniemi
763 SodankyläntieIce-karts
Field for pesäpallo, which is a finish sport in some way similar to baseball. In summer, there are almost everyday some mstched that free to watch.
Korkalovaara Ball Field
9 JokkatieField for pesäpallo, which is a finish sport in some way similar to baseball. In summer, there are almost everyday some mstched that free to watch.
Beach at Kemijoki river in the city centre. In winter there's a possibility of ice swimming.
Rovaniemen Uimaranta
9 JäämerentieBeach at Kemijoki river in the city centre. In winter there's a possibility of ice swimming.
Cool beach strip where two rivers, Ounasjoki and Kemijoki are coming together. It's accessible by stairs from the bridge.
Sodankyläntie uimaranta
60 SodankyläntieCool beach strip where two rivers, Ounasjoki and Kemijoki are coming together. It's accessible by stairs from the bridge.
Metsämuseo's Beach
18 MetsämuseontieSwimming beach at Salmijärvi, close to Forestry museum
Neighbourhoods
Syväsenvaara is a hill, with coarse vegetation on the top that enables great views on Rovaniemi, Ounnasvaara and the rivers Kemijoki and Ounasjoki. On se the top is also a lookout platform.
And it's just around the corner!
Syväsenvaara
Syväsenvaara is a hill, with coarse vegetation on the top that enables great views on Rovaniemi, Ounnasvaara and the rivers Kemijoki and Ounasjoki. On se the top is also a lookout platform.
And it's just around the corner!
Nice place to visit when exploring the boreal forest around Rovaniemi. There's also a fireplace and some nice views from the top of the fell. It's accessible also in winter.
Häkinvaaran kammi
KammintieNice place to visit when exploring the boreal forest around Rovaniemi. There's also a fireplace and some nice views from the top of the fell. It's accessible also in winter.
Artificial pond Nivavaara
Ideal place to cool down and swim or just chill on the beach in summer.
Food Scene
Lumimaa
1 KajaanintieIgloo restaurant
Traditional Lapland gastronomy to discover. Local fish, reindeer, beer or moose meat to enjoy. Of course, desserts are also in the menu, especially with forest berries.
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Nili Restaurant
20 ValtakatuTraditional Lapland gastronomy to discover. Local fish, reindeer, beer or moose meat to enjoy. Of course, desserts are also in the menu, especially with forest berries.
Very tasty street food and lunch menu in a stylish ambiance.
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Ravintola Roka Street Bistro
Very tasty street food and lunch menu in a stylish ambiance.
Cafe & Bar 21
21 RovakatuCocktails & great food offer
Santa's noodle and grill
Newly opened place that serves noodle soups and stuffed dumplings
Typical Lapland food served in unique atmosphere
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Lapland Restaurant Kotahovi
13 JoulumaantieTypical Lapland food served in unique atmosphere
Not only coffee, but also various local fresh desserts and pastries. Tasty burgers as well.
Cafe Santa Claus
1 JoulumaantieNot only coffee, but also various local fresh desserts and pastries. Tasty burgers as well.
Pizzeria Revontuli Saarenkylä
12 NapapiirintiePizza and Salat Buffet in the neighbourhood
Lapland style prepared salmon on open fire in a typical wooden teepee (=kota)
Santa's Salmon Place Restaurant
3 TähtikujaLapland style prepared salmon on open fire in a typical wooden teepee (=kota)
Open only in summer, but it's a must. After visiting Ounasvaara, this is the place to go eat and drink something directly at Kemijoki river. Afterwards enjoy the free sauna and the day is rocked.
Kesärafla Summer Restaurant and Sauna
17 PallarintieOpen only in summer, but it's a must. After visiting Ounasvaara, this is the place to go eat and drink something directly at Kemijoki river. Afterwards enjoy the free sauna and the day is rocked.
Pharmacy
Saarenkylän apteekki
2 PulkamontiePharmacy in Saarenkylä
Kairatien Apteekki
2 KairatiePharmacy in the city center