Looking for the top things to do in Rovaniemi, Finland? Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus and capital of Finnish Lapland, offers an incredible array of Arctic experiences—from witnessing the Northern Lights dancing across frozen lakes to ice floating in suits that make you look like a lobster, meeting reindeer, and dining in restaurants…
Planning your Finnish Lapland adventure but torn between staying in an Insta-famous glass igloo for Northern Lights viewing and choosing centrally-located accommodation for easy access to tours and restaurants? No matter where you stay in Rovaniemi, you’re sure to have a magical Arctic experience as it’s a winter paradise boasting accommodations for everyone, but the…
Planning your first trip to Rovaniemi and feeling overwhelmed by advice about whether 3 days is enough to see the Northern Lights and meet Santa, or if you need a full week to truly experience Finnish Lapland? As someone who spent nearly two weeks navigating Rovaniemi in peak winter—from ice floating in -20°F temperatures to…
Mesmerized by photos of the Northern Lights dancing over glass igloos? People floating in frozen lakes wearing bright red suits? Santa Claus waving from his official hometown? Well then, you need to go to Finnish Lapland! But, how much is this going to cost? Will you see the Northern Lights? Do you really need two…
If you’re planning a trip to Rovaniemi, you’ve probably stumbled across photos of people bobbing around in bright red suits that make them look like human lobsters, and you’re asking yourself: Is ice floating actually safe, or am I going to turn into Jack from Titanic? And is it worth the cost when there are…
Planning a trip to Finnish Lapland and wondering what (and where) you’ll actually eat in the Arctic Circle? I’ll be honest—before my nearly two-week adventure in Rovaniemi, I had no idea what to expect from Arctic cuisine. All I knew was it involved reindeer, and I wondered if I could really bring myself to eat…
Planning a winter escape and wondering if Finnish Lapland lives up to the hype? I’ll be honest—before my first trip to Rovaniemi, I had my doubts. The idea of traveling somewhere that reaches -20°F (-28°C), where the sun barely rises for a few hours each day, and where you need to layer wool upon wool…
Considering splurging on one of Finnish Lapland’s most Instagram-famous accommodations—the Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos? Well, then you’re likely wondering: Is the premium price tag actually worth it or just expensive marketing hype? Will you actually see the Northern Lights through a glass ceiling? And is sleeping in a room made of literal ice and…
Have you always dreamed of seeing the Aurora Borealis? Well, heading to Finland is a great place to start, as you’re very likely to see the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi, which is located just inside the Arctic Circle. But now you need to know what the best time to go is, whether expensive tours are…
Packing for Finnish Lapland in winter feels like preparing for an Arctic expedition when you’ve never experienced temperatures below 32°F, let alone -20°F. You’re probably wondering if your regular winter coat will suffice, whether those expensive Merino wool socks are worth it, or if you’ll end up looking like the Michelin Man while still freezing…
If you’re planning a winter getaway to Rovaniemi, the heart of Finnish Lapland, you’re probably looking for an itinerary that captures the magic of the Arctic Circle. From meeting Santa Claus to witnessing the Northern Lights, Rovaniemi offers loads of unique experiences that cater to both adventure seekers and those wanting to immerse themselves in…
