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Things to see in Rovaniemi (Finland): 17 places and when to go
Rovaniemi is a town in Finland, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly With kids (4), Museums and art (4), Hiking (4). The best known are Santa Claus Village, Santa Park and Jätkänkynttilä. The best time to come is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 22 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 0 h 59. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Finland · 66.5, 25.7159
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- With kids (4) · Museums and art (4) · Hiking (4) · Snow (2) · Architecture (1) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- December to March and June to September.
- Also possible
- April to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- RVN Rovaniemi, 8.6 km as the crow flies
What to see in Rovaniemi
The places in and around Rovaniemi, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Santa Claus VillageAmusement Park in Rovaniemi, Finland7.5 km
- Santa ParkAmusement Park in Finland5.7 km
- JätkänkynttiläRoad bridge in Rovaniemi, Finland1.2 km
- Rovaniemi Art MuseumArt museum in Rovaniemi, Finland170 m
- Rovaniemi ChurchChurch building in Rovaniemi, Finland829 m
- Rovaniemi Local Heritage MuseumMuseum in Rovaniemi, Finland2.5 km
- Forestry Museum of LaplandMuseum in Rovaniemi, Finland3.1 km
- Pilke HouseScience center in Rovaniemi, Finland926 m
- Auttikönkään uittopirtti päivätupaHiking70 km
- LouevaaraHiking26 km
- Niittypirtti päivätupaHiking23 km
- Ounasvaara Ski ResortSki resort3.2 km
- Ounasvaara Ski Resort (Totto)Ski resort3.9 km
- Roiske Water Activities CentreWith kids2.6 km
- Snowman WorldWith kids7.4 km
- Ulkujärvi autiotupaHiking43 km
- Villa ApukkaHistory16 km
When to go to Rovaniemi
The best time to visit Rovaniemi is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time3:32
- FebBest time7:37
- MarBest time11:08
- AprPossible14:59
- MayPossible18:52
- JunBest time22:57
- JulBest time20:40
- AugBest time16:35
- SepBest time12:41
- OctPossible8:57
- NovBetter not4:56
- DecBest time0:59
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 22 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 0 h 59. In June, 15 of the 17 places are at their best.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Rovaniemi
The nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN, Rovaniemi), 8.6 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Kemijärvi5 places77 km
- Pyhätunturi21 places88 km
- Kemi19 places99 km
- Tornio6 places102 km
- Posio13 places105 km
- Sodankylä10 places109 km
And all of Finland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Rovaniemi?
The best known: Santa Claus Village, Santa Park, Jätkänkynttilä, Rovaniemi Art Museum, Rovaniemi Church. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Rovaniemi?
December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 22 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 0 h 59.
How do you get to Rovaniemi?
The nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), 8.6 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Rovaniemi as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
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