Santa Claus Village
A theme village on the Arctic Circle, with Santa's post office and the line marking the circle.
Tickets →Rovaniemi, Finland
Rovaniemi: airports, things to do and where to stay
Rovaniemi is the capital of Lapland, on the Arctic Circle. It is known for Santa Claus Village, the Arktikum museum and the northern lights in winter.
Rovaniemi airports
From the airport to central Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi airport is about 8 km from central Rovaniemi.
Autobús local
Buses link the airport with the centre of Rovaniemi and with Santa Claus Village.
Taxi
Taxis outside arrivals. The centre is about 10 min away and Santa Claus Village is even closer.
Rovaniemi
Things to do in Rovaniemi
Arktikum
A museum and science centre on Arctic life and nature, in a building that reaches towards the river.
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Jätkänkynttilä Bridge
A bridge over the Kemijoki river, known as the Lumberjack's Candle for the flame that burns on its pylon.
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Ounasvaara
A hill next to the centre, with ski slopes, trails and views over the town and the rivers.
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Which airport serves Rovaniemi?
Rovaniemi is served by Rovaniemi (RVN).
How far is the airport from central Rovaniemi?
Rovaniemi airport is about 8 km from central Rovaniemi.
How do I get from the airport to central Rovaniemi?
From Rovaniemi airport you can take Autobús local (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Rovaniemi?
Highlights of Rovaniemi include Santa Claus Village, Arktikum, Jätkänkynttilä Bridge, and Ounasvaara.
Photo credits
- Santa Claus Village: Leonhard Lenz, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Arktikum: Leonhard Lenz, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Jätkänkynttilä Bridge: kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Ounasvaara: Sadenäyttely, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons