Summer and Christmas<\/h4>\n
Rovaniemi is the Official Hometown of Santa Claus<\/a>, and the city\u2019s most famous resident, Santa Claus can be visited every day of the year in Santa Claus Village<\/a> right on the Arctic Circle. In Santa Claus Village you can also see Santa\u00b4s reindeers<\/a> and make friends with huskies<\/a>, do shopping and enjoy Lappish delicacies in cafeterias and restaurants.<\/p>\n In the summer Rovaniemi is known for the Midnight Sun<\/a> and various activities<\/a>. Get excited by Summer Sled Track <\/a>and Arctic Adventure Park Huima<\/a> or create a fun family day at Freestyle Activity Park Rollohalli<\/a> and HopLop Exercise Adventure Park<\/a>. Rovaniemi is also an exotic Golf destination, and Santa Claus Golf<\/a> has gotten good reviews by Golflehti magazine, on visuality and hospitality. You can also treat yourself with Sauna Experiences<\/a>, river cruises<\/a> and Photography Tours<\/a>. At Rovaniemi you can ride with horses<\/a> under the midnight sun or go biking<\/a> in the arctic forest routes and take a refreshing dip at Santasport pool area<\/a>. Whether you wish to relax or to get a rush of adrenaline Lapland will have something for you.<\/p>\n In the intersection of two large rivers Rovaniemi is buzzing with arctic culture, which is tangible in the various attractions<\/a> of Rovaniemi. With the Culture Pass<\/a> you can learn about the history of Lapland and Arctic research in Arktikum<\/a>, get to know northern contemporary art in Korundi<\/a> House of Culture and familiarize yourself with the many meanings of northern forests in Science Centre Pilke<\/a>. Ranua Wildlife Park<\/a> offers the opportunity to observe arctic animals at Ranua, one-hour drive from Rovaniemi.<\/p>\n Rovaniemi also offers experiences on a plate<\/a>. Rovaniemi has great options for Traditional Lappish food and international culinary experiences. In Rovaniemi, nights are white<\/a> throughout the night. This means there\u2019s 24 hours in a day to be spent on activities<\/a> and a whole lot more<\/a> \u2013 pretty much anything you can do during the day, you can do in the night \u2013 experience of a life time.<\/p>\n The spectacular rapids and aapa mires at Arctic Circle Hiking Area<\/a> located close to Rovaniemi attract nature lovers. There you can have a quiet moment in a lean-to-shelter at a nearby campfire site. Admire one of the biggest Devil\u00b4s Churns<\/a> in Finland at Rautiosaari village. Auttik\u00f6ng\u00e4s<\/a> is one of Finland\u2019s most magnificent waterfalls in peaceful Taiga forest an hour from Rovaniemi.<\/p>\n Lapland is Finland\u2019s northernmost province and makes up almost a third of the whole country, and is the home for over 200\u00a0000 reindeers. In Lapland, there are several areas with their own local flavours and characteristics. Explore Lapland further by heading to our fellow destinations nearby<\/a>. Visits to the Amethyst Mine<\/a> in Pyh\u00e4-Luosto national park are popular during the summertime. The sustainable mine welcomes all visitors to experience the joy of digging and finding your own amethyst to keep as a souvenir.<\/p>\n Korouoma Canyon<\/a> is a breathtaking daytrip destination, where you can enjoy magnificent sights and even recreational fishing in the serpentine River Korojoki. In Oulanka National Park<\/a> on the Karhunkierros Trail, you can truly see the power of water and some of the most impressive waterfalls in Finland.<\/p>\n Visit Rovaniemi<\/a> is the regional tourist organisation that will tell you everything you need to know when visiting Rovaniemi. On the Visit Rovaniemi website, you will find accommodation<\/a>, restaurants<\/a> and shopping opportunities<\/a>, and you can pay for activities<\/a> available in the area. You can also look at the Rovaniemi events calendar<\/a>. 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Restaurants<\/h4>\n
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Get help in planning your visit<\/h4>\n