Niina's Guidebook

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Niina's Guidebook

Sightseeing

Arctic Circle in Santa Claus Village in Lapland Santa Claus Office Joulumaantie 1, 96930 Napapiiri Rovaniemi Santa Claus Main Post Office Tähtikuja 1, 96930 Rovaniemi  https://santaclausvillage.info/arctic-circle-santa-claus-village-in-rovaniemi-lapland/
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Santa Claus Village
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Arctic Circle in Santa Claus Village in Lapland Santa Claus Office Joulumaantie 1, 96930 Napapiiri Rovaniemi Santa Claus Main Post Office Tähtikuja 1, 96930 Rovaniemi  https://santaclausvillage.info/arctic-circle-santa-claus-village-in-rovaniemi-lapland/
Science centre and museum of northern nature, culture and history. Address: Arktikum House, Pohjoisranta 4, 96200 Rovaniemi.  https://www.arktikum.fi/en/home.html
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Arktikum
4 Pohjoisranta
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Science centre and museum of northern nature, culture and history. Address: Arktikum House, Pohjoisranta 4, 96200 Rovaniemi.  https://www.arktikum.fi/en/home.html
Bridge crossing the Kemijoki. One of the landmarks of Rovaniemi.  Address: Jätkänkynttiläsilta, 96200 Rovaniemi
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Jätkänkynttilä (Lumberjack's Candle Bridge)
Jätkänkynttiläsilta
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Bridge crossing the Kemijoki. One of the landmarks of Rovaniemi.  Address: Jätkänkynttiläsilta, 96200 Rovaniemi
The Rovaniemi Art museum and Lapland Chamber Orchestra operate in the building.  Address: Lapinkävijäntie 4, 96100 Rovaniemi https://www.korundi.fi/en/Home
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Korundi House of Culture
4 Lapinkävijäntie
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The Rovaniemi Art museum and Lapland Chamber Orchestra operate in the building.  Address: Lapinkävijäntie 4, 96100 Rovaniemi https://www.korundi.fi/en/Home
Explore forest with all your senses and from many different angles.  Ounasjoentie 6, 96200 Rovaniemi.  https://www.tiedekeskus-pilke.fi/en/
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Pilke Science Centre
6 Ounasjoentie
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Explore forest with all your senses and from many different angles.  Ounasjoentie 6, 96200 Rovaniemi.  https://www.tiedekeskus-pilke.fi/en/
Rovaniemi Church Address: Yliopistonkatu 2, 96100 Rovaniemi.   https://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/attraction/rovaniemi-church/
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Rovaniemi Church
1 Yliopistonkatu
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Rovaniemi Church Address: Yliopistonkatu 2, 96100 Rovaniemi.   https://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/attraction/rovaniemi-church/
SnowHotel is carved from snow and ice each year, and each SnowHotel is designed to be different to earlier years. SnowHotel provides unique rooms and unforgettable nights surrounded by snow and ice. https://arcticsnowhotel.fi/
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Arctic Snow Hotel
27 Lehtoahontie
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SnowHotel is carved from snow and ice each year, and each SnowHotel is designed to be different to earlier years. SnowHotel provides unique rooms and unforgettable nights surrounded by snow and ice. https://arcticsnowhotel.fi/
Konttaniemi Reindeer Farm is family owned farm, located along the naturally picturesque Ounasjoki River, only seven kilometres from Rovaniemi. More information and booking: https://www.porofarmi.fi/
Konttaniemi Reindeer Farm
76 Tamsintie
Konttaniemi Reindeer Farm is family owned farm, located along the naturally picturesque Ounasjoki River, only seven kilometres from Rovaniemi. More information and booking: https://www.porofarmi.fi/
Meet Santa Claus! Santa Claus Office, located in the Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle, is the official place to meet Santa Claus.
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Santa Claus Office
1 Joulumaantie
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Meet Santa Claus! Santa Claus Office, located in the Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle, is the official place to meet Santa Claus.
Ranua Wildlife Park is a zoo that opened in 1983 in the municipality of Ranua, Lapland, Finland. It is the northernmost zoo in Finland and the second in the world. Address: Rovaniementie 29, 97700 Ranua
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Ranua Zoo
29 Rovaniementie
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Ranua Wildlife Park is a zoo that opened in 1983 in the municipality of Ranua, Lapland, Finland. It is the northernmost zoo in Finland and the second in the world. Address: Rovaniementie 29, 97700 Ranua

Activities

Ounasvaara Ski Resort Downhill skiing, snowboarding and skiing.  Address: Taunontie 14, 96600 Rovaniemi https://ounasvaara.fi/en/
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Ounasvaara Ski Oy
14 Taunontie
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Ounasvaara Ski Resort Downhill skiing, snowboarding and skiing.  Address: Taunontie 14, 96600 Rovaniemi https://ounasvaara.fi/en/
An animal farm where you can meet reindeers, alpacas, sheep, chickens and many more.  Address: Pukinpolku 12, 96930 Rovaniemi.  More info: tallitontunpiha@gmail.com / +358 406 458903.  https://en.elfsfarmyard.com
Elf's Farmyard
Joulumaantie
An animal farm where you can meet reindeers, alpacas, sheep, chickens and many more.  Address: Pukinpolku 12, 96930 Rovaniemi.  More info: tallitontunpiha@gmail.com / +358 406 458903.  https://en.elfsfarmyard.com
Apukka Resort, only 15 mins drive from Rovaniemi city centre, is combining unique, innovative experiences with traditions and true, unspoiled nature. The location between two lakes, makes the venue not only the best place to see Northern Lights, but to do lot of activities all year round. We offer special Aurora Accommodation in Aurora Cabins, Aurora Wagons and in unique Ice Log Cabins, but also you may overnight homely in our classic rooms and apartments. Our brand new restaurant Aitta serves daily lunch and dinner, a Nordic cuisine with modern twist, within warm and cosy atmosphere. Producing and providing our own safaris gives us the guarantee that our guests receive the best yet, authentic experiences. On top of the selection of reindeer, husky and snowmobile safaris, we also offer our very own Snowtrain programs, where you have chance to enjoy the nature in a new, comfortable way. Also, our special Apukka Sauna Experience is something very unique and worth try for everyone. With one visit you experience the most traditional sauna bathing, but also, you get to try the amazing Ice Sauna! https://apukkaresort.fi/activities/
Apukka Resort
28 Tutkijantie
Apukka Resort, only 15 mins drive from Rovaniemi city centre, is combining unique, innovative experiences with traditions and true, unspoiled nature. The location between two lakes, makes the venue not only the best place to see Northern Lights, but to do lot of activities all year round. We offer special Aurora Accommodation in Aurora Cabins, Aurora Wagons and in unique Ice Log Cabins, but also you may overnight homely in our classic rooms and apartments. Our brand new restaurant Aitta serves daily lunch and dinner, a Nordic cuisine with modern twist, within warm and cosy atmosphere. Producing and providing our own safaris gives us the guarantee that our guests receive the best yet, authentic experiences. On top of the selection of reindeer, husky and snowmobile safaris, we also offer our very own Snowtrain programs, where you have chance to enjoy the nature in a new, comfortable way. Also, our special Apukka Sauna Experience is something very unique and worth try for everyone. With one visit you experience the most traditional sauna bathing, but also, you get to try the amazing Ice Sauna! https://apukkaresort.fi/activities/
Lapland Safaris are specialists in Lapland’s nature and the Lappish lifestyle. Since 1982, they have provided tourists visiting Lapland with exciting nature activities and memorable travel experiences. https://www.laplandsafaris.com/en/activities-in-lapland
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Lapland Safaris - Rovaniemi
1 Koskikatu
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Lapland Safaris are specialists in Lapland’s nature and the Lappish lifestyle. Since 1982, they have provided tourists visiting Lapland with exciting nature activities and memorable travel experiences. https://www.laplandsafaris.com/en/activities-in-lapland
Hockey is the number 1 sport in Finland. Our local team RoKi plays on the second highest national league, Mestis. Experience the most entertaining Finnish hockey. See game schedule and book tickets here: https://rokihockey.fi/
Roki Hockey Oy
6 Hiihtomajantie
Hockey is the number 1 sport in Finland. Our local team RoKi plays on the second highest national league, Mestis. Experience the most entertaining Finnish hockey. See game schedule and book tickets here: https://rokihockey.fi/
Spend an active and truly unique day in beautiful nature of Finnish Lapland! Kotatieva Winter Leisure Park has something to offer that others don’t: a 500 meters long ice skating track in the middle of a snowy forest. Tickets and more information: https://www.kotatieva.fi/winter-leisure-park/
Kotatieva Winter Leisure Park
828 Ounasjoen itäpuolentie
Spend an active and truly unique day in beautiful nature of Finnish Lapland! Kotatieva Winter Leisure Park has something to offer that others don’t: a 500 meters long ice skating track in the middle of a snowy forest. Tickets and more information: https://www.kotatieva.fi/winter-leisure-park/
Snowman World has the best snowy playgrounds in Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi, Lapland! Slide down the daring ice slides, try your ice skating skills and have fun tobogganing! Inside our frozen world you’ll find the magical Ice Bar and Snow Restaurant with beautiful ice and snow sculptures. More information: https://snowmanworld.fi/
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Snowman World
15 Joulumaantie
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Snowman World has the best snowy playgrounds in Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi, Lapland! Slide down the daring ice slides, try your ice skating skills and have fun tobogganing! Inside our frozen world you’ll find the magical Ice Bar and Snow Restaurant with beautiful ice and snow sculptures. More information: https://snowmanworld.fi/
Santa Park is an exciting fantasy world built inside a series of underground caves, and it is filled with the warm atmosphere of Christmas. Address: Tarvantie 1, 96930, Arctic Circle SantaPark is located right on the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, Finland.
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SantaPark - Hjemme Hule av julenissen
1 Tarvantie
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Santa Park is an exciting fantasy world built inside a series of underground caves, and it is filled with the warm atmosphere of Christmas. Address: Tarvantie 1, 96930, Arctic Circle SantaPark is located right on the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, Finland.
Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park organizes various snowmobile safari programmes for individuals, families and groups. Booking adviced. Address: Joulumaantie 5 962300 Rovaniemi Finland
Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park
5 Joulumaantie
Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park organizes various snowmobile safari programmes for individuals, families and groups. Booking adviced. Address: Joulumaantie 5 962300 Rovaniemi Finland

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Getting around in Rovaniemi

Moving around in Rovaniemi is relatively easy by walking as the distances in the centre are short. However if you wish to visit Arctic Circle for example, a bus or a taxi is a good option. 
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Local buses

Buses are the only form of public transport in Rovaniemi. Timetables, routes and ticket prices can be found here: www.linkkari.fi Useful line:  Line 8: Arctic Circle (Santa Claus Village). Timetable Winter 11.8.2021-5.6.2022. You can buy single tickets from the bus driver (adult 3,60€ / child (0-16) 1,80€)
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Taxis

Taxi Lähitaksi Rovaniemi, tel: +358 200 88 000; email: info@lahitaksirovaniemi.fi  Rovaniemi Taxi Service, tel: +358 60 030 030 / +358 29 009 1090; email: info@rovaniementaksipalvelu.fi Menevä Taxis, tel: +358 800 02120;
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Organised winter activities

Lapland Safaris are specialists in Lapland’s nature and the Lappish lifestyle. Since 1982, they have provided tourists visiting Lapland with exciting nature activities and memorable travel experiences. https://www.laplandsafaris.com/en/activities-in-lapland
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Organised outdoor activities

Access Lapland is a company specialized in providing premium outdoor activities year around. We offer guided tours and private guiding around Rovaniemi. The professional local nature guides have the experience and know-how to guarantee you a safe and unforgettable adventure. More information and booking: https://accesslapland.com/
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Joulukka - Santa Claus Secret Forest

Hop on a journey and discover the secrets of the Elves. The unique surroundings and our enchanting programs, conducted with uncompromising expertise and world-renowned Christmas know-how, are guaranteed to delight even guests with the highest standards - kids and adults alike. Booking required.
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Sauna experience at Apukka Resort

Apukka Resort has its own special world of saunas; a wood-heated sauna, electric sauna, sauna by the lake with Arctic swimming facilities, you name it. Still, the most extraordinary sauna of Apukka is our design; a sauna carriage. This is a small wood-heated sauna on skis that you can have on the doorstep of your glass igloo or suite. Remember to order sauna drinks, too; it’s part of the Finnish sauna culture. Booking required.