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
Airports
✈ 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.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
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
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.