Rovaniemi is a small city located in the north of Finland and this city is famous because it's regarded as the home of Santa Claus. It is located very close to the Arctic Circle, only six miles south of the Arctic Circle and is also the capital of Finland's northernmost province, Lapland. It is situated in between two hills, Ounasvaara and Korkalovaara, and also has the River Kemijoki passing through it. If you want to travel around this area conveniently we recommend hiring a car from Rovaniemi Airport.
You can have some totally unique and amazing adventures here like Lapland Husky Safaris. You can go on a three hour safari with huskies pulling you through the snow and the enchanting forests of Lapland. The Northern Lights is one of the most incredible natural phenomenon you can see in your lifetime and you can see this from Rovaniemi. There is a four hour tour available from the city, which will hopefully give you opportunity to see the Northern Lights. If you want to experience a real Christmas then visit the Santa Claus Village, also a great day out for the whole family. We recommend you hire a car from Rovaniemi Airport to get the most value out of a trip here.
