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Rovaniemi (Finnish: [roʋɑˈniemi] ( listen)) is a city and municipality of Finland. It is the administrative capital and commercial centre of Finland's northernmost province, Lapland. It is situated about 6 kilometres (4 miles) south of the Arctic Circle and is between the hills of Ounasvaara and Korkalovaara, at the confluence of the river Kemijoki and its tributary, the Ounasjoki. The city and the surrounding Rovaniemen maalaiskunta (Rural municipality of Rovaniemi) were consolidated into a single entity on 1 January 2006. The new municipality has an area of 8,016.75 square kilometres (3,095.28 sq mi), thus making it the largest city in the European Union by land. Rovaniemi has an approximate population of 62,000.
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1. Rovaniemi walking tour and guided Arktikum experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
In the first part of the tour you will see and experience the pecularities of everyday living on the arctic circle. How do the locals cope with deep darkness and cold of the winter and neverending light of summer? You will also learn the dramatic history of Rovaniemi whilst walking your way to Artikum which is a heritage center of Arctic living. In the Arktikum you'll have a short break and then it's time for deeper knowledge of Arctic. Arktikum is fabulous place with massive amount of impressive exhibitions, a guide will help you catch the crucial point without being drowned by information.
Inclusions: Live guide throughtout the experience
Exclusions: Tickets to Arktikum Cultural Heritage Center
Reviewed By MateuszS1835
I highly recommend the tour with Ed. Initially I was the only one who came and we actually started the tour - I was very positively surprised because sometimes in other cities if only one or two people come, they cancel the tour. The tour was very informative and Ed was keen to answer all of my numerous questions. He is a very interesting person with rich knowledge about history, traveling and culture (not only Finnish one).
2. Highlights of Rovaniemi Day Tour A
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4.9 based on 10 reviews
Highlights of Rovaniemi Day Tour A Explore the Lapland's capital town, Rovaniemi, and experience life in the Arctic! Your exquisite day will start with an easy 15 minutes hike for the beautiful scenery of Rovaniemi city. Climbing to the hilltop of Ounasvaara, the highest point in Rovaniemi, you will be in the middle of the dreamy Finnish forest. Ride on a sleigh in the local reindeer and husky farms. Meet Santa Claus in his village and get your Arctic adventurer certificate for crossing the Arctic Circle.
Inclusions: Professional Guide, Transportation from Hotel, Tour in Arktikum museum (not available on Dec 24 and Monday from Jan 11 to May 31), Sightseeing Santa Claus Village, Reindeer and Husky sleigh ride, Certificate for Crossing the Arctic Circle, Buffet lunch in Santa Claus Village, View from Ounasvaara Hill
Exclusions: Transportation Outside Rovaniemi City Center
Reviewed By J2543QRtims
The trip was great, snowmobiles are fun, the views are beautiful and had the best guide! Afterwards he gave us some great diner tips and showed us santa park and dropped us of at santa village were he told the story of Roosevelt Cottage. Thank you for the great trip and the extra's!
3. Trip to Arctic Circle, Santa Claus Village and Santas Reindeer
Overall Ratings
4.1 based on 7 reviews
Must in Rovaniemi! The participants are picked up from hotel in Rovaniemi at 10:00. We drive to Arctic Circle that is situated some 10 km north from Rovaniemi city.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off from major hotels, Transportation, Guidance services, Safari desk support, Meals mentioned, Lunch
Exclusions: Private tours available for additional charge
Reviewed By alapan m
It was an experience of a lifetime! My cheerful tour guide, Anthony, was on time as we started at 10 PM from Rovaniemi. We drove to a base camp about 55 km from the Rovaniemi city center, and then climbed a hill called Kätkävaara with another assistant Ella. The night was clear and moonless, so conditions for aurora-watching were great. Sure enough, a long pale green arc right across the star-filled sky could be seen, though it remained like this for a very long time without changing. Anthony explained in detail how the aurora is formed, and patiently answered all my questions :) Despite the cold and lack of action, he waited, and finally our patience were rewarded as we were able to see a quite bright display of flickering as 2 separate arcs seemed to form. A moment to remember! We then went inside a small 'cabin' on the hill, and had sausages and hot chocolate sitting around a fire Anthony and Ella lit earlier. Later I learnt I was quite lucky, as the aurora prediction for that night was quite bleak! Aurora viewing needs luck, but that does not change the service provided by Anthony of Lapland Welcome, which was simply fantastic. Such warm behavior made withstanding the cold while waiting for the aurora display not only tolerable, but also enjoyable! The photography was Anthony was also brilliant!! Thank you, Lapland Welcome!
4. Magic Christmas Tour in Rovaniemi city
The exclusive tour only in the Christmas period! This special times brings magic Rovaniemi . It is the administrative capital and commercial centre of Finland's northernmost province, Lapland. Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most beautifully decorated places. You will feel spellbound with the charming atmosphere in the streets which you can feel only this time of the year! What is the story of the Christmas tree? Who was the first to decorate it in the world? What magical things can happen during the Christm as period? Have you heard about Christmas spells? You will hear miraculous Christmas legends about Rovaniemi. You will visit the old-fashioned Christmas Market in the city. What makes it so popular? What local products is must taste at Christmas? Fill your heart with the joy and experience magic Rovaniemi.
Inclusions: Certified tour guide.
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5. Finnish Sauna and Snow Swimming
Do you want to experience something that most of the Finns do every week? Now you can have an ultimate relaxation in a private Finnish sauna. You may also try snow swimming which is familiar to almost all Finns. the guide will make a sauna lesson first and afterwards you may enjoy the sauna bath by yourselves. This is always a private program so you go to sauna with the family or with friends. Return transfers, towels and barbeque meal is offered during this program. Toilets and facilities are available.
Inclusions: Transportation, Guidance services, Organizer's liability insurance, Safari desk support
Exclusions: Gourmet meal available for additional charge, request in advance
Reviewed By alapan m
It was an experience of a lifetime! My cheerful tour guide, Anthony, was on time as we started at 10 PM from Rovaniemi. We drove to a base camp about 55 km from the Rovaniemi city center, and then climbed a hill called Kätkävaara with another assistant Ella. The night was clear and moonless, so conditions for aurora-watching were great. Sure enough, a long pale green arc right across the star-filled sky could be seen, though it remained like this for a very long time without changing. Anthony explained in detail how the aurora is formed, and patiently answered all my questions :) Despite the cold and lack of action, he waited, and finally our patience were rewarded as we were able to see a quite bright display of flickering as 2 separate arcs seemed to form. A moment to remember! We then went inside a small 'cabin' on the hill, and had sausages and hot chocolate sitting around a fire Anthony and Ella lit earlier. Later I learnt I was quite lucky, as the aurora prediction for that night was quite bleak! Aurora viewing needs luck, but that does not change the service provided by Anthony of Lapland Welcome, which was simply fantastic. Such warm behavior made withstanding the cold while waiting for the aurora display not only tolerable, but also enjoyable! The photography was Anthony was also brilliant!! Thank you, Lapland Welcome!
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