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Things to do in Rovaniemi

Learn about Arctic life at Arktikum, cross the Arctic Circle and meet Santa Claus at his village, and look for the northern lights on clear winter nights.

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Neighborhood

Aalto Centre

Alvar Aalto's city library, Lappia Hall and City Hall around one plaza, built from 1965 to 1986.Entry: Free to visit
Museum

Arktikum

Science centre and museum of Arctic nature, northern cultures, Lapland history and the northern lights.Entry: Buy at the door or onlineSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Food

Arktikum Café

Museum café in Arktikum's bright hall, serving a lunch buffet and, in winter, a Lapland buffet.Entry: Pay as you go
Museum

Korundi House of Culture

Rovaniemi Art Museum and the Lapland Chamber Orchestra in a former mail truck depot that survived the war.Entry: €[fee]. Closed MondaysSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Viewpoint

Lumberjack's Candle Bridge

Riverside bridge and city landmark, seen up close on the riverbank walk through the center.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Tiqets
Nature

Ounasvaara

Forested hill about 3 km east of the center, with marked trails and viewpoints over the rivers.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Tiqets
Food

Rovaniemi city center

Compact, walkable center with cafés, pubs and restaurants close to the main hotels.Entry: Pay as you go
Museum

Santa Claus Office

Where visitors have met Santa Claus every day of the year for more than 30 years.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Tiqets
Neighborhood

Santa Claus Village

Village on the Arctic Circle, 8 km north of the center, open every day with the circle line marked.Entry: Free to visit
Food

Santa Claus Village restaurants

Restaurants and cafés around the Village square serving reindeer, salmon and other northern dishes.Entry: Pay as you go
Museum

Santa Claus' Main Post Office

Santa's official post office, where mail gets the Arctic Circle postmark and letters to Santa are on show.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Tiqets

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