Rovaniemi 6 Day Itinerary

Rovaniemi 6-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and City Center Exploration

  • Accommodation: Check in at Hotel Santa Claus Village, a charming hotel located in the heart of Rovaniemi.
  • Lunch: Visit Santa’s Kitchen for traditional Lappish cuisine.
  • Afternoon: Visit Santa Claus Village and Post Office, take your picture with Santa Claus, and send postcards from the North Pole.
  • Evening: Explore Rovaniemi city center, including Korundi House of Culture and Rovaniemi Church.

Day 2: Arctic Circle Hiking and Wilderness Experience

  • Breakfast: Have breakfast at your hotel or grab a quick bite at a local bakery.
  • Morning: Join a guided hike in the wilderness, learning about the local flora and fauna. Visit the Arctic Circle Park.
  • Lunch: Packed lunch provided by the guide during the hike.
  • Afternoon: Return to Rovaniemi, rest or shop for souvenirs at the city center.
  • Dinner: Dine at Napapiirin Selkä, offering a variety of Finnish and international dishes.

Day 3: Husky & Reindeer Farm Visits

  • Breakfast: Hotel buffet or local café.
  • Morning: Visit a husky farm for a guided tour and sled ride.
  • Lunch: Lunch at the husky farm or bring your own packed lunch.
  • Afternoon: Head to a reindeer farm for an insight into the life of the Sami people and their reindeer herding traditions.
  • Dinner: Dine at Siida Museum restaurant, where you can enjoy Lappish food in a traditional setting.

Day 4: Day Trip to Oulu (Approximately 2 hours by train)

  • Morning: Take the train to Oulu, Finland’s 6th largest city. Explore the city center, including the beautiful Ainola Park and the modern Oulu Cathedral.
  • Lunch: Try local food at one of Oulu’s restaurants.
  • Afternoon: Visit the Technology Museum or the Oulu Art Museum.
  • Evening: Return to Rovaniemi by train, rest, or explore the city center nightlife.

Day 5: Northern Lights & Snowmobile Safari (November - March)

  • Breakfast: Hotel buffet or local café.
  • Morning/Evening: Depart for a guided snowmobile safari to search for the Northern Lights. Dress warmly!
  • Lunch/Dinner: Meal provided during the tour.

Day 6: Departure

  • Breakfast: Hotel buffet or local café.
  • Check out and Departure: Depending on your flight schedule, take some last-minute souvenir shopping and say goodbye to Rovaniemi.