Rovaniemi is the municipality of Finland. This city is the largest in Europe in terms of occupied territory. The population is about 60 thousand people.
The sights of Rovaniemi (Finland) are amazing and beautiful. Here you can see with your own eyes the midnight sun and the real northern lights, visit Santa's residence and visit the world's largest wooden restaurant, built from logs.
Snow Lapland presents to its guests the most wonderful places that can only be seen in winter.
General information
The sights of Rovaniemi are amazing and unique. This is such a unique place that any tourist and traveler can spend time according to his interests. Here you can engage in active types of recreation, get some valuable knowledge about the culture of the area and plunge into the magical world of a fairy tale.
Particularly interesting are trips to Rovaniemi on New Year's holidays. This small, cozy town can provide interesting entertainment: winter sports, visiting the residence of Santa Claus and the beautiful Santa Claus theme park.
It should be noted that it is best to see and feel the sights of Rovaniemi (Finland) in winter. Photos in the article invite to admire this corner.
Arctic Center "Arcticum"
People interested in science will be interested in visiting this beautiful scientific center, which is engaged in the study of the regions of the North. It houses a museum that presents objects of history, culture and traditions of the peoples of the north.
The building itself is a masterpiece of architectural art. It has a unique shape - a stone semicircle. There is also a kind of tunnel (the “portal to the Arctic”) through which you can observe the real northern lights in winter, and an observation deck.
Complex "Snowland"
This attraction of Rovaniemi is known not only in Finland, it is known all over the world. The complex is built entirely of ice. Slides and entertainments of “Snowland” cause delight not only among children, but also among adults. There is even a restaurant made of ice. Visitors are offered a varied menu of national Finnish cuisine.
There is also a hotel in this unique complex, the rooms of which resemble Saami huts. They are also made entirely of ice, but inside the houses there is a crackle of fire in the hearth, and the guest bed is covered with reindeer skins.
Zoo Ranua
Not far from Rovaniemi, in the beautiful city of Ranua, there is a zoo. This attraction of Rovaniemi is a wildlife reserve that is surrounded by a beautiful coniferous forest. About 60 species of animals and about 30 species of birds live here.
Rest in these places is not limited to acquaintance with wild animals living here. There is an opportunity to enjoy a more active holiday: snowmobiling, visiting the Lapland plague, riding sleds, etc. In the summer you can go karting and horseback riding in the equestrian center.
Santa Claus Residence
Many young travelers have a dream - to see Santa’s residence at least once. It is in this small town of Finland that it is located. This is the village of Santa with his personal home and mail. Especially impressive and desirable is this Rovaniemi landmark in the winter. Here you can visit the Christmas exhibition.
Adults can have a great time with their children.
Sirmacco Farm Reserve
Here deer live in a natural environment. Thanks to a visit to this amazing place, you can find out a lot of interesting things about the indigenous people of the fabulous Lapland - the Sami.
The farm is home to a huge herd of deer, numbering more than 230,000 heads of these smart and beautiful animals. At the end of the holiday, guests are invited to undergo a symbolic ritual that dedicates them to the Laplanders.
Husky park
And this unique place belongs to the sights of Rovaniemi (Finland). In winter, you can ride a sleigh. In this park, 90 husky dogs found a home. They attract with their friendliness and charm. These are real friends.
Each guest of this park is invited to ride a team of dogs. For lovers of extreme travel, here is the opportunity to make a daily husky safari, thanks to which you can see amazing local beauties.
Lordi Main Square and Yatkian Kunttil Bridge
This is a popular vacation spot for citizens and tourists. Previously, this square was called "Sampo", but now it was renamed in honor of the participants who won the Eurovision Song Contest - the local rock band "Lordi".
The Yatkan Kunttilla Bridge, built in Rovaniemi, crosses the Kemiyoki River. Through this suspension bridge (its height is 47 meters) there is a highway in the direction of Kayani-Rovaniemi.
Amethyst mine
This landmark of Rovaniemi, which is the pride of Finland, is located 130 kilometers from the city. This mine is the only one in Europe producing these precious gems. This place is open for visiting.
Anyone can walk through the labyrinths of the mine and, finding amethyst, leave a memory of this place.
Arctic Circle
Perhaps this is the main natural attraction of a small Finnish town - the border of the Arctic Circle. Eight kilometers from the capital of Lapland, this symbolic line is placed (on the road to Kemijärvi). Any traveler and tourist coming here receives a certificate of crossing the Arctic Circle. Hand it after a certain rite of "baptism".