Why go
- City in Lapland, Finland.
- Known for hometown of Santa Claus.
- 1 hand-picked place to stay.
- Served by Rovaniemi Airport (RVN).
History
Rovaniemi is a city in Finland and the regional capital of Lapland. It is located near the Arctic Circle in the northern interior of the country. The population of Rovaniemi is approximately 66,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 70,000. It is the 17th most populous municipality in Finland, and the 11th most populous urban area in the country.
Where to stay
Levi Hotel Spa Resort, Levintie 1590, 99130 Levi, Finland · designhotellevi.fi
Tähtikuja 16, Tähtikuja 16, 96930 Rovaniemi, Finland · glassresort.fi
Valtakatu 22, 96200 Rovaniemi, Finland · haawe.fi
Valtakatu 18, 96200 Rovaniemi, Finland · arcticlighthotel.fi
Vitikanpääntie 148, 96900 Rovaniemi, Finland · arctic-resort-delight.nhotel.online
Postikatu 1, 96100 Rovaniemi, Finland · staylapland.com
Tähtikuja 6, 96930 Rovaniemi, Finland · novaskyland.com
Tutkijantie 28, 96900 Rovaniemi, Finland · apukkaresort.fi
Valtakatu 35 B, 96200 Rovaniemi, Finland · nordicadesignresidence.fi
Joulumaantie 2B, 96930 Rovaniemi, Finland · santasluxury.com
Hirvaskatu 16, 96190 Rovaniemi, Finland · booking.com
Juhannuskalliontie, 96400 Rovaniemi, Finland · laplandhotels.com
Pekankatu 9, 96200 Rovaniemi, Finland · arcticcityhotel.fi
Pohjanpuistikko 2, 96200 Rovaniemi, Finland · scandichotels.com
Korkalonkatu 29, 96200 Rovaniemi, Finland · santashotels.fi
Hiihtomajantie 2, 96400 Rovaniemi, Finland · santasport.fi
Koskikatu 23, 96200 Rovaniemi, Finland · scandichotels.com
Korkalonkatu 19, 96200 Rovaniemi, Finland · goldencirclesuites.com
Koskikatu 47, 96100 Rovaniemi, Finland · hotelliaakenus.net
Valtakatu 23, 96200 Rovaniemi, Finland · scandichotels.com
Koskikatu 41, 96200 Rovaniemi, Finland · santashotels.fi
Kyläpuistikko 1, 96100 Rovaniemi, Finland · aakenus.traveleto.com
Pohjolankatu 25, 96100 Rovaniemi, Finland · laurihouse.com
Antinmukka 4, 96600 Rovaniemi, Finland · laplandhotels.com
Asemieskatu 1, 96100 Rovaniemi, Finland · guesthouseborealis.com
Indoor
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Wings, Fast Food · A cozy restaurant with A rights located in the heart of Rovaniemi. The restaurant has a glazed roof terrace with open views and river… · ravintolahook.fi
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options · 29-31… · hesburger.fi
Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mon-Thu 08:00-22:00 Fri 08:00-23:00 Sat 08:00-23:00 Sun 08:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 21 Rovakatu, 96200 · cafebar21.fi
Bagel, Breakfast, Chicken, Coffee Shop, Donut, Fish And Chips, Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 05:00-21:00; Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 08:00-21:00 · 2… · helmisimpukka.fi
Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 16:00-23:00; Sa 14:00-23:00 · 20 Valtakatu, Rovaniemi, 96200 · nili.fi
Regional, Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-su 12:00-17:00 · Tähtikuja · allaboutsalmon.fi
Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 30 Maakuntakatu
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00 · 96200 · rangmahal.fi
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa-Su 12:00-20:00 · 96200 · saigonnoodlebar-rovaniemi.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · st1.fi
Kebab, Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-24:00, Fr,Sa 10:30-04:30, Su 11:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 24 Maakuntakatu, Rovaniemi · rovaniementurkinpippuri.fi
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 24 Valtakatu, Rovaniemi, 96200 · kauppayhtio.fi
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Nov-Mar: Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Nov-Mar: Sa-Su 12:00-22:00; Apr-Sep: Mo-Th 11:09-21:09; Apr-Sep: Fr 11:00-22:00; Apr-Sep: Sa…
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-24:00, Fr,Sa 16:00-02:00 · Korkalonkatu, Rovaniemi
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 21 Rovakatu, Rovaniemi, 96100 · yuca.fi
Sandwich, Cafe · Sandwich cafe · 27B Koskikatu, Rovaniemi, 96100 · picnic.fi
Finnish, Restaurant · Finnish restaurant · 13 Joulumaantie · laplandrestaurant.fi
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-17:00 Features: outdoor seating · antinkaapo.com
Korean, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · Korkalonkatu, Rovaniemi
Falafel, Samosa, Shawarma, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, vegan options
Lappish, Restaurant · Lappish restaurant
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Donut, Tea, Restaurant · Breakfast/Coffee Shop restaurant · Lentokentäntie
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · Valtakatu, Rovaniemi, 96200
Ice Cream · Features: outdoor seating · Rovaniemi
Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Jun-Aug Features: outdoor seating · 15 Pallarintie, Rovaniemi · laplandhotels.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, air conditioning · 30 Maakuntakatu,…
Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr 11:00-00:00; Sa 14:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 12 Koskikatu, Rovaniemi,… · gustavkitchenbar.fi
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-23:00 · 25 Maakuntakatu, 96200 · monterosa.fi
Indian, Nepalese, Restaurant · Indian/Nepalese restaurant · 26 Rovakatu · currymasala.fi
Restaurant · restaurant · Someroharjuntie · ruokalistat.leijonacatering.fi
Kebab, Pizza, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating · 51 Väylätie, 96300 · memos-restaurant.fi
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food · 6 Pulkamontie, 96900 · paraspizza.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-21:30; Sa 11:30-21:00; Su 12:00-20:30
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr 11:00-02:00; Sa 12:00-02:00 Features: outdoor seating · 4 Koskikatu
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Rovaniemi
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-20:00 · 1 Pirkkatu · naava-adventures.fi
Burger, Grill, Hotdog, Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-02:00; Su 11:00-22:00 · 96200 · torikeidas.fi
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Indoor
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo,Tu 10:30-21:00; We-Sa 10:30-21:30; Su 11:30-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options · 4 Pohjolankatu,…
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa,Su 12:00-21:00
Mexican, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
56 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) 8 km to the centre
Rovaniemi, 10, FI — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 2 airlines (Finnair, Norwegian Air Shuttle) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Helsinki (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
- Finnair AY (A319, A320, A321) · 1 route: Helsinki
- Norwegian Air Shuttle DY (737-800) · 1 route: Helsinki
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Ranua Airfield 65 km to the centre
10, FI
Where things are
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Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: RVN has direct flights to 1 destination on 2 airlines (incl. Helsinki).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rovaniemi, Finland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Adventure
Adventure