Guidebook for Rovaniemi
Food Scene
The best breakfast in town, in fact, the best in the country :) A fine dining restaurant with a very central location.
20 locals recommend
Arctic Restaurant
18 ValtakatuThe best breakfast in town, in fact, the best in the country :) A fine dining restaurant with a very central location.
Arctic Trehouse Hotel reflects the best in Scandinavian architecture. It is simple and elegant with a touch of northern mystery. Restaurant Rakas has excellent food - and a real fireplace :)
Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
3 TarvantieArctic Trehouse Hotel reflects the best in Scandinavian architecture. It is simple and elegant with a touch of northern mystery. Restaurant Rakas has excellent food - and a real fireplace :)
Aitta Deli&Dine offers lovely local food. A plus is the coffee and tea shop Mandragoda next door.
7 locals recommend
Aitta Deli&Dine
26 RovakatuAitta Deli&Dine offers lovely local food. A plus is the coffee and tea shop Mandragoda next door.
THE traditional bakery and cafe in Rovaniemi. Cozy atmosphere.
16 locals recommend
Kotileipomo Antinkaapo Oy
13 RovakatuTHE traditional bakery and cafe in Rovaniemi. Cozy atmosphere.
Wakkanai Sushi flavours Japanese-style meals partly using Lappish ingredients. Excellent service.
36 locals recommend
Ravintola HIMO
23 ValtakatuWakkanai Sushi flavours Japanese-style meals partly using Lappish ingredients. Excellent service.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cafe & Bar 21
21 RovakatuThe best bar downtown. Good for lunch too.
Arts & Culture
Korundi is both Rovaniemi Art Museum with one of the best modern art collections in Finland, and the home base of internationally known Lapland Chamber Orchestra. Korundi is worth a visit because of the architecture alone - it is Juhani Pallasmaa's master piece. The museum shop is worth a visit too. And you should check the exhibition and concert programme when in town :)
124 locals recommend
Korundi House of Culture
4 LapinkävijäntieKorundi is both Rovaniemi Art Museum with one of the best modern art collections in Finland, and the home base of internationally known Lapland Chamber Orchestra. Korundi is worth a visit because of the architecture alone - it is Juhani Pallasmaa's master piece. The museum shop is worth a visit too. And you should check the exhibition and concert programme when in town :)
The Science Centre Pilke exhibition offers you the opportunity to really explore the forest - test your knowledge, play games etc. Good for adults, perfect for kids. Pilke also has the best design shop in town.
73 locals recommend
Pilke Science Centre
6 OunasjoentieThe Science Centre Pilke exhibition offers you the opportunity to really explore the forest - test your knowledge, play games etc. Good for adults, perfect for kids. Pilke also has the best design shop in town.
Arktikum is a museum, science centre, a shop and a restaurant. This is THE place, when you wish to know more about the Arctic, or about the history of Rovaniemi and Lapland. For more, see http://www.arktikum.fi/EN/home.html
217 locals recommend
Arktikum
4 PohjoisrantaArktikum is a museum, science centre, a shop and a restaurant. This is THE place, when you wish to know more about the Arctic, or about the history of Rovaniemi and Lapland. For more, see http://www.arktikum.fi/EN/home.html
The public library in Rovaniemi is one of the most magnificient pieces of Alvar Aalto's architecture in Finland, and a must to pay a visit when you're in town. Open Mon-Thu 9-20, Fri 9-18, Sat-Sun closed. Check separately for public holidays.
The City Hall and Lappia House, the Rovaniemi Theatre next to the library are also worth a visit, both Alvar Aalto architecture.
20 locals recommend
Rovaniemi City Library
6 Jorma Eton tieThe public library in Rovaniemi is one of the most magnificient pieces of Alvar Aalto's architecture in Finland, and a must to pay a visit when you're in town. Open Mon-Thu 9-20, Fri 9-18, Sat-Sun closed. Check separately for public holidays.
The City Hall and Lappia House, the Rovaniemi Theatre next to the library are also worth a visit, both Alvar Aalto architecture.
Shopping
The best second hand shop in town, one of the best in the country. Need say no more.
6 locals recommend
Tuhat-Tori avoin yhtiö
2 HarrikatuThe best second hand shop in town, one of the best in the country. Need say no more.
mainoa CRAFT & DESIGN
25 KoskikatuDesign shop with special products from local designers. Good quality.
Essentials
Sale Lapinmaa Rovaniemi
11 KoskikatuThe closest grocery, open 24/7.
An excellent grocery in the shopping centre Rinteenkulma. Open Mon-Sat 8-21, Sun 11-21.
Note. 24th Dec 8-16, 25th Dec 11-21 and 26th Dec 11-21.
86 locals recommend
K-Supermarket Rinteenkulma
25 KoskikatuAn excellent grocery in the shopping centre Rinteenkulma. Open Mon-Sat 8-21, Sun 11-21.
Note. 24th Dec 8-16, 25th Dec 11-21 and 26th Dec 11-21.
Sampo Apteekki is the closest pharmacy downtown, open Mon-Fri 9-19, Sat 9-17, Sun 12-16.
When on call, the pharmacy is open at 9-21 (Mon), 9-20 (Tue-Sat), 12-20 (Sun). Check the every-three-weeks on call schedule: http://www.sampoapteekki.fi/en/we-are-on-call-every-three-weeks/
7 locals recommend
Sampo Pharmacy
28 RovakatuSampo Apteekki is the closest pharmacy downtown, open Mon-Fri 9-19, Sat 9-17, Sun 12-16.
When on call, the pharmacy is open at 9-21 (Mon), 9-20 (Tue-Sat), 12-20 (Sun). Check the every-three-weeks on call schedule: http://www.sampoapteekki.fi/en/we-are-on-call-every-three-weeks/
Getting Around
Railway station in Rovaniemi. To check schedules and tickets, see https://www.vr.fi/cs/vr/en/frontpage
33 locals recommend
Rovaniemi station
Railway station in Rovaniemi. To check schedules and tickets, see https://www.vr.fi/cs/vr/en/frontpage
Arrival to Rovaniemi:
Taxi from the airport to the city center will cost appr. 20-25 euros.
Taxi capacity in Rovaniemi can be limited during tourism peaks. If you wish to prebook, call +358 16 106410, or book through Valopilkku, a free app.
Airport taxi from the airport to downtown hotels will cost 7 euros, to a specific address 10 euros.
Departure from Rovaniemi:
Call a taxi +358 16 106410, or use Valopilkku app. You can also book the Airport taxi beforehand, +358 16 362 222, or step into the Airport taxi in front of the hotels in the city centre one hour before the departure of your flight. It is advisable to check this from a downtown hotel since the schedule might vary.
34 locals recommend
Rovaniemi Airport
LentokentäntieArrival to Rovaniemi:
Taxi from the airport to the city center will cost appr. 20-25 euros.
Taxi capacity in Rovaniemi can be limited during tourism peaks. If you wish to prebook, call +358 16 106410, or book through Valopilkku, a free app.
Airport taxi from the airport to downtown hotels will cost 7 euros, to a specific address 10 euros.
Departure from Rovaniemi:
Call a taxi +358 16 106410, or use Valopilkku app. You can also book the Airport taxi beforehand, +358 16 362 222, or step into the Airport taxi in front of the hotels in the city centre one hour before the departure of your flight. It is advisable to check this from a downtown hotel since the schedule might vary.
Car rental, Europcar. All other major car rentals are located within a few blocks.
14 locals recommend
Europcar Autovuokraamo Rovaniemi keskusta
17 RovakatuCar rental, Europcar. All other major car rentals are located within a few blocks.
To rent a bike, visit Mountain Bike Center. Good service. Open Mon-Fri 10-17, Sat 10-14.
Rovaniemen Mountain Bike Center Oy
10 RuokasenkatuTo rent a bike, visit Mountain Bike Center. Good service. Open Mon-Fri 10-17, Sat 10-14.
Entertainment & Activities
Ounasvaara Ski Resort is good for downhill ski, snowboard, or ski. Slopes are suitable for both beginners and professionals.
For opening hours, ski rental, ski school and other information, see https://ounasvaara.fi/en/
66 locals recommend
Ounasvaara Ski Oy
14 TaunontieOunasvaara Ski Resort is good for downhill ski, snowboard, or ski. Slopes are suitable for both beginners and professionals.
For opening hours, ski rental, ski school and other information, see https://ounasvaara.fi/en/