Discover Rovaniemi

The official home of Santa Claus sits right on the Arctic Circle and lets visitors meet Santa year-round, as well as send mail with a special Arctic Circle postmark.

The striking museum with its glass tunnel building shows exhibits on the culture, nature and history of Lapland and the Arctic, and ranks as one of the most architecturally impressive buildings in northern Finland.

Between September and March offers the best chances for aurora borealis, with clear, dark nights away from city lights providing the most impressive sightings of the northern lights.

Sled rides with reindeer and huskies through the snowy Lapland wilderness are among the region's most unforgettable experiences and can be booked year-round with experienced local guides.

Rovaniemi has its own airport with direct flights from Helsinki in about an hour, and in winter season also seasonal charter flights directly from several European cities.

The official home of Santa Claus sits right on the Arctic Circle and lets visitors meet Santa year-round, as well as send mail with a special Arctic Circle postmark.

The striking museum with its glass tunnel building shows exhibits on the culture, nature and history of Lapland and the Arctic, and ranks as one of the most architecturally impressive buildings in northern Finland.

Between September and March offers the best chances for aurora borealis, with clear, dark nights away from city lights providing the most impressive sightings of the northern lights.