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Rovaniemi is a popular tourist destination, especially during the winter months. It is known for its stunning natural beauty, including the Northern Lights, and is also the official home town of Santa Claus. Tourists come to Rovaniemi for various activities such as visiting Santa Claus Village, reindeer and husky rides, ice fishing, and skiing. The city has plenty of hotels, restaurants, and shops catering to tourists. Rovaniemi is also known for its strong cultural identity, with a rich history and traditions dating back centuries. The Sami people, who are indigenous to the region, have a significant presence in Rovaniemi, and their culture and traditions are celebrated throughout the city.
Overall, Rovaniemi offers a unique and unforgettable experience for tourists looking to explore the Arctic region and its natural beauty and cultural heritage.
The best way to get to Rovaniemi is by flying directly into its airport, Rovaniemi (RNV) or via Helsinki (HEL) in case no direct flights exist. From here, car with the driver
Upon arrival, driver will pick you up and transfer you to a chosen hotel located approximately 20 minutes from the airport
There is a plethora of the upscale hotels that we recommend. Some of the options include depending whether you want to stay in the city of in the woods are:
Glass Resort — Located within Santa Claus Village, Glass Resort is set in Rovaniemi. All apartments come with floor-to-ceiling windows, sauna and a private outdoor hot tub. Santa Claus’ Office is just a few minutes by foot.
Arctic TreeHouse Hotel — Welcome to the luxury comfort of the Arctic TreeHouse Hotel. Experience the Arctic Circle and the beauty of the Northern Lights in a nest like atmosphere of our thoughtfully designed Arctic TreeHouse suites and Arctic Glass Houses.
Nova Skyland Hotel — Located in Santa Claus Village within the Arctic Circle. The units feature modern Scandinavian design and have a large window, which is ideal for watching the Northern Lights. The units also have tea and coffee facilities, a minibar, free toiletries and bathrobes and slippers.
HAAWE Boutique Apart Hotel — Set in the centre of Rovaniemi, HAAWE Boutique Apart Hotel features accommodation with free WiFi access, self-check-in/out, a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a kitchen. Free parking is available on site.
Mouth-watering Lapland. Step into our restaurant in heart of Rovaniemi and let the unique atmosphere take you to the journey of fells and wilderness. Warm, family-owned eatery with traditional local decor serving specialties from Lapland & Finland.
A driver will pick you up for 1 hour drive to Kemi, a point of the departure of the icebreaker cruise
Sampo, the former icebreaker for the Finnish government, offers a unique cruise experience on the Gulf of Bothnia. The union of the majestic steel, ice and the sea will be unlike anything else you’ve ever experienced. Sea Lapland is one of the few extraordinary places where the sea completely freezes over in the winter. Enjoy an unforgettable sea, snow and ice adventure on a cruise on the frozen Gulf of Bothnia. Let the magical moments in arctic nature blow you away. Witness the arctic sunrise on a morning cruise or experience the exclusive blue moment as the sun starts to set in the evening. Feel the arctic freedom on the deck or relax in the warm indoors sipping hot beverages in Icebreaker Bar. Before returning to the port, the ship will make a one-hour stop to enable each visitor to participate in the ice floating event, comfortably dressed in survival suits.
Pure Northern Nature is their Main Ingredient. Their food philosophy is to use ingredients from the purest nature and prepare them in Arctic ways. High quality reindeer, moose, salmon, arctic char, king crab and Finnish beef are carefully prepared to make a tasteful experience.
Come and discover the secrets of Santa Claus and his trusted helpers! Meet Mr. Father Christmas himself, visit Santa’s Official Post Office, do some shopping and enjoy delicious lunch.
After lunch, we head for the snowmobiles and drive to a local reindeer farm. Meet the reindeer, try a short reindeer sleigh ride, take part in special “Crossing of the Arctic Circle” ceremony and after a splendid day we return back to the city by snowmobiles. Crossing the Arctic Circle Certificate is given to you as a gift at the end of the safari.
Fresh birch leaves from the side of a wildly running river, reindeer wandering the rocky fells of Salla and the northernmost pike perch fished from a lightly iced lake have all imbued themselves with the clean and fresh northern soil, absorbed all the naturalness that Lapland has to offer. The scents, the flavours, the frost, the sun and the sounds are all reasons for the special contents of our menu.
There is are a few buildings which are emblematic of Aalto: Town Hall, the theater, and library, all of which are located in the same area. The perspective, the fan-shaped library and the tower for its height and shape that comprises vertical accent. Some shopping at the local mall especially for some Nordic food items is not to be missed
Fantastic place in the city centre to go for have some beers, burgers and the pizza. The food is fantastic! The reindeer burger is super tasty and the pizzas are to die for. The place is cozy and charming with retro decoration that are all for sale.
Experience the joy of mushing your own team of huskies through wintry landscapes! The husky musher will welcome you at the reception of the resort and walk with you to the kennel where the Alaskan huskies will happily greet you. Before the start of the safari, the husky musher will show how to steer your own sleigh. Enjoy the surrounding nature and the silence while the huskies take you to a trip to remember. After the husky ride you return to the kennel to hear facts and stories of huskies and enjoy hot drinks by the campfire.
Bistro food in cozy French atmosphere, Spanish tapas, handmade Italian pasta, flavours and wines around the world – they bring them near you to Rovaniemi! Roka Kitchen & Winebar is a new hotspot for gastronomic experiences, great wines and cocktails.
We drive away from the city, away from Ylläs village lights, to find an ideal spot for observing the Northern Lights. On clear night we can admire the night sky and stars and if we are lucky – even the magical Northern Lights, as known as Aurora Borealis. On Ylläs meridian the change to see this amazing phenomenon is really good so let’s gross our fingers the night is good for us! Your guide is happy to help you with camera settings if you wish to take pictures. During the stop you warm ourselves by the fire and enjoy a Finnish style grilling.
Check-out formalities and prepare for transfer to Ice Hotel
Cafe & Bar 21 is best known for its famous waffles, handmade ice creams, pastries and cocktails. We welcome you to take a break and enjoy our relaxed atmosphere!
During your memorable visit, the guide will tell you about the construction, operation and special features of the SnowHotel. The visit includes a guided tour of SnowHotel, hot berry juice and biscuits.
At the Ice Bar you don’t order a drink with ice, you order a drink in ice. A frozen icy glass gives the drinks a totally new dimension and the experience is beyond compare. The ice walls of the bar also have odd, yet magnificent audio qualities. They will definitely get your feet tapping, and you are sure to keep on smiling in the Ice Bar.
The Ice Restaurant built of snow and ice provides a unique setting for an unforgettable dinner; serving up hot Lappish delicacies savoured around ice tables. Culinary enjoyment commences with a rich mushroom soup and is finished off with the delicious SnowHotel’s soft chocolate delight, which in line with the theme, is served on a magnificent ice platter. We guarantee it tastes as good as it looks!
The eSled – electric snowmobile is an innovative new way to experience the Arctic splendour without disturbing the silent peace of wintry nature. One of the the first company in the world offering electric snowmobile safaris, a sustainable way of experiencing and exploring the purity and silence of the Lappish nature. Experience the arctic nature in the evening twilight in the majestic Lapland wilderness in this tour from Levi. Snowmobile through a beautiful night-time forest and if the skies are clear, marvel at the Aurora Borealis lighting up the sky.
The art suites, are our individually designed and sculpted thematic suites. The artists, perhaps from Kiruna, Germany, UK or the US have been picked from over two-hundred applicants and invited to make the suite you’ll be sleeping in. Each suite is unique and has never been created before. The rooms hold a temperature of -5 to -8 degrees Celsius. The bed you sleep on has a thick mattress that rests on a wooden base. The bed is covered with reindeer hides and you sleep in a thermal sleeping bag. Instead of doors the hotel rooms have curtains that you draw to give you and your company privacy.
After the night in the Ice Hotel right next to it there are also warm and comfortable glass igloos. Spend the night in a nice and warm bed and enjoy the night sky. Watching the Auroras doesn’t get any better than this! We can’t guarantee the light show but if you are lucky, it’s an experience of a lifetime. The igloos — All sky vision in complete comfort, warmly insulated, all-sky thermal-glass roofs with 360-degree view for the sky.
And the hearty buffet breakfast of Log is a perfect start for the day! The building made from massive logs is a magnificent sight in itself.
Spend few minutes feeding local Reindeers that live on the hotel premises. These majestic animals will eat directly off your hands.
Snow Sauna is the only one in the world, made completely of snow. Can you enjoy sauna in the snow? Yes, you can, in this delightfully humid steam room with snow walls. The Snow Sauna will definitely not leave you cold! Enjoy the cool fresh air whole relaxing in the Jacuzzi! In the outdoor Jacuzzi you can admire the Northern Lights or the spectacular starry night skies of Lapland. Warm water and cool air is a magical combination!
The blazing fire creates a magical ambiance in the small kota shelter. The speciality dish of Kota Restaraunt is the mouth-watering glow-fried salmon fillet. Salmon doesn’t get tastier than this! You can also choose between meat or vegetarian dishes when enjoying dinner at Kota Restaurant.
On the ground floor you can find a lounge-type of bar that serves cocktails with a local twist along with other drinks and small snacks. When it is dark and the sky is clear, we recommend to head to the second floor where you can hopefully see the northern lights through the glass roof!
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