Rovaniemi
Good to know
- Best time to go
- November to March for winter activities; June to July for midnight sun
- Budget
- $$
- Accessibility
- wheelchair-accessible
- Coordinates
- Open in maps
The regional capital of Finnish Lapland sits at the confluence of the Ounasjoki and Kemijoki rivers, precisely on the Arctic Circle. Rebuilt after near-total destruction during the Second World War, the modern city was master-planned by Alvar Aalto in the shape of a reindeer antler when viewed from above. In winter it serves as a base for aurora hunting, reindeer safaris, and husky sledding across the surrounding forest landscapes.
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