Rovaniemi hints for travelers
Thank you for choosing one of our tours. What now? Check out these Rovaniemi hints to plan your next move.
Rovaniemi eats
1. Creamy salmon soup – you’ll find it at least in Roka Street Bistro, Restaurant Nili and Railway Station Restaurant Alvari.
2. Karelia Pie “Karjalanpiirakka” you’ll find it in grocery stores like Alepa, K-market etc. most hotels serve it as part of the breakfast also.
Restaurants in Rovaniemi
| Restaurant | What, When, Price € – €€€€€ | Area, address |
| Cafe & Bar 21 | Lunch, dining, waffles and drinks €€€ | Rovakatu 21 |
| Roka Street Bistro | Finnish with street food twist €€ | Ainonkatu 3 |
| Nili | Lapland to the maximum, Dinner, €€€€ | Valtakatu 20 |
| Gustav Kitchen & Bar | Creative Finnish, Lunch, Dinner €€€ | Koskikatu 12 |
| Kauppayhtiö | Burgers and alternative chill vibes €€ | Valtakatu 24 |
| Arctic Restaurant | Contemporary Finnish €€€€ | Valtakatu 18 |
| Sky Kitchen and view | Restaurant and bar on top of the Ounasvaara | Juhannuskalliontie |
| Santa’s Salmon Place | Salmon €€€ | Santa Claus Village |
| Kotahovi | Lapland to the maximum, all day €€ | Santa Claus Village |
Sights and places to see and feel the city of Rovaniemi
| Places of interest | What is it? | Area, address |
| Arktikum | The best Arctic Heritage Center in the world | Pohjoisranta 4 |
| Pilke | The house of forest is the best place to spend half a day with kids | Ounasjoentie 6 |
| Concert in Korundi | Word class classical and contemporary music by the Lapland Chamber Orchestra | Lapinkävijäntie 4 |
| Santa Claus village | Check the post office and meet Santa after waiting in a cue a bit. | Tähtikuja 1 |
| Artic Circle | Take that selfie stepping over the Arctic Circle | Tähtikuja 1 |
| Ounasvaara winter trail | Climb the “Rovaniemi mountain” for a view | Hiihtomajantie 5 |
| Ounasvaara Ski | The local ski resort – time learn to ski! | Taunontie 14 |
Want to see the Northern Lights?
Best time for that is from November to April. It needs to be dark with clear skies and on top that, the solar winds from the sun most be strong enough. If the Northern lights are strong, it is possible to see that even in the city streets of Rovaniemi. But, outside the city lights they will be more spectacular. Our own Aurora Hunt – excursion has a guarantee for the sighting. We only go out when there is a true chance to see the Northern lights. And if we still come back empty handed, you will be refunded half of the ticket price.
Public Sauna’s in Rovaniemi
| Name of the Sauna and the link | Description | Area, address |
| Roiskeelle | Sauna and ice swimming center just North of Rovaniemi in Ounasjoki riverbed. | Ounasjoen itäpuolentie 21, Rovaniemi |
| Santasport Spa and Swimming | Local Spa and swimming hall as part of the local sports centers, small and big classical Finnish Saunas. No outdoor swimming. | Hiihtomajantie 2, Rovaniemi, |
| WNTR Sauna | Sauna and ice swimming center next to the Ounasvaara skiing center in Kemijoki riverbed. | Pallarintie 15, Rovaniemi |