Resort Information

Set alongside the longest river in Finland, the Kemijoki, Rovaniemi officially became a city in 1960 and is the centre of University education in Finnish Lapland. The student numbers helps to boost the boosts the population by about 10,000.

All amenities are within walking distance, as the city centre is small, with a radius of only a kilometre or so. Several bus companies offer transportation to local areas and popular tourist attractions. These include:-

Santa Claus Village, which offers the chance to meet Santa himself, as well as child friendly sledding hills and slopes. Or for the more adventurous, snowmobiling and sleigh rides. After dark, beautiful ice sculptures light up the village with flickering and dancing lights.

Santapark, which is within walking distance of Santa Claus Village, is an amusement park which is unusually, built underground. Having undergone a recent renovation, the park offers an exciting destination for children as well as adults.

In addition to the main entertainment areas, you can buy the local Rollaattori city guide. This brochure is produced by locals and it features many places of interest that do not feature in the bigger, more mainstream travel guides. A must for anyone who likes to get off the beaten track.