Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi is not just a city, it is the gateway to the Arctic and the place where reality and legend mix. Hidden under the snow for most of the year, this city in northern Finland is recognized as the official residence of Santa Claus, but it offers much more than elves and gifts.
In winter, Rovaniemi transforms into a sparkling white land: husky and reindeer rides, snowmobile safaris, nights under the Northern Lights and authentic Lappish experiences in the middle of the wild nature. You can sleep in a glass igloo, relax in a hot sauna in the middle of the forest or explore the Arktikum museum. A fascinating journey into Arctic culture and polar science.
In summer, when the midnight sun floods the sky with continuous light, the city fills with hikers, cyclists and nature lovers. It is the ideal time to discover the dense forests, clear rivers and silence that seems to speak to you in whispers.