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Polar Explorer Icebreaker Cruise with Ice Floating
Cruises • From Rovaniemi, Kemi

Polar Explorer Icebreaker Cruise with Ice Floating

Hotel pick-up
Free cancellation
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★ 4.4 (180) • 3K+ booked
From € 325.00
Aurora Hunting Tour With Photography Options
Tours • From Rovaniemi

Aurora Hunting Tour With Photography Options

Private tour
Evening departure
Free cancellation
★ 4.9 (12) • 100+ booked
€ 100.00
Icebreaker Arktis Cruise with Ice Floating
Cruises • From Kemi, Rovaniemi, Oulu

Icebreaker Arktis Cruise with Ice Floating

Morning departure
7+ hrs
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.7 (9) • 200+ booked
From € 337.00
Northern Lights Photography Tour from Rovaniemi
Cultural experiences • From Rovaniemi

Northern Lights Photography Tour from Rovaniemi

Evening departure
3-5 hrs
Instant confirmation
★ 4.2 (75) • 2K+ booked
From € 110.00
5 off
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Santa Claus Village Tour from Rovaniemi
Tours • Rovaniemi

Santa Claus Village Tour from Rovaniemi

Book now for tomorrow
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (4) • 100+ booked
€ 99.00
Snowmobile Safari in Rovaniemi
Outdoor & sports activities • From Rovaniemi

Snowmobile Safari in Rovaniemi

Up to 3 hrs
Instant confirmation
★ 4.9 (10) • 200+ booked
€ 79.00
Rovaniemi Norvajärvi Northern Lights Half-Day Tour with Small Group
Tours • Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi Norvajärvi Northern Lights Half-Day Tour with Small Group

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (8) • 200+ booked
€ 66.25
Local husky experience with sled ride and photographer
Outdoor & sports activities • From Rovaniemi

Local husky experience with sled ride and photographer

Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
Instant confirmation
★ 5.0 (2)
€ 195.00
Ice Floating and Aurora Borealis Tour
Tours • From Rovaniemi

Ice Floating and Aurora Borealis Tour

Afternoon departure
Instant confirmation
★ 4.1 (11) • 200+ booked
€ 98.00
5km Huskies sled ride experience as passenger
Outdoor & sports activities • Rovaniemi

5km Huskies sled ride experience as passenger

Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
€ 200.00
Traditional reindeer farm tour with 2 km sleigh ride in Rovaniemi
Tours • From Rovaniemi

Traditional reindeer farm tour with 2 km sleigh ride in Rovaniemi

Small group
Instant confirmation
€ 185.00
Icebreaker Sampo Afternoon Cruise with Ice Floating and Lunch
Cruises • From Kemi, Rovaniemi

Icebreaker Sampo Afternoon Cruise with Ice Floating and Lunch

Morning departure
7+ hrs
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
50+ booked
From € 458.00

Hotels in Rovaniemi

Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle
Hotels • Rovaniemi

Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle

Instant confirmation
★ 4.6 (261)
From € 238.01
Santa Claus Holiday Village
Hotels • Rovaniemi

Santa Claus Holiday Village

Instant confirmation
★ 4.6 (1,219)
From € 104.13
Apukka Resort
Hotels • Rovaniemi

Apukka Resort

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★ 4.5 (282)
From € 277.22
Santa's Hotel Santa Claus
Hotels • Rovaniemi

Santa's Hotel Santa Claus

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★ 4.4 (713)
From € 96.02
Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos
Hotels • Rovaniemi

Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos

Instant confirmation
★ 4.4 (127)
From € 267.68
€ 269.17
Scandic Rovaniemi City
Hotels • Rovaniemi

Scandic Rovaniemi City

Instant confirmation
★ 4.2 (999)
From € 87.09
€ 90.19
Arctic Light Hotel
Hotels • Rovaniemi

Arctic Light Hotel

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★ 4.8 (1,001)
From € 120.39
Aito  Igloo & Spa Resort
Hotels • Rovaniemi

Aito Igloo & Spa Resort

Instant confirmation
★ 4.4 (47)
From € 175.78
Arctic City Hotel
Hotels • Rovaniemi

Arctic City Hotel

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★ 4.3 (966)
From € 119.12
€ 124.94
Nova Skyland Hotel
Hotels • Rovaniemi

Nova Skyland Hotel

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★ 4.8 (256)
From € 139.98
Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara
Hotels • Rovaniemi

Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara

Instant confirmation
★ 4.4 (383)
From € 128.25

Reviews of Rovaniemi activities

Klook User
2026-01-02 22:38:45
Fantastic 5.0
Paul took great care of us – providing warm drinks, snacks. He helped everyone with taking professional pictures with his camera (I got some amazing shots on my phone as well!), and his enthusiasm kept spirits high all night. If you’re heading out to hunt the aurora, book a tour with Paul – he’s dedicated, knowledgeable, and goes the extra mile to make sure you see the lights. Highly recommend! 10/10 would do again.
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2026-02-23 02:12:45
Fantastic 5.0
So happy to chase the Northern Lights in Finland again. The Northern Lights reflected on the lake are so beautiful. The weather is good today, and I'm very lucky. The weather is very cold, but this trip chasing the Northern Lights was worth it. Plus, there's a bonfire and food to eat, which is awesome! 👍
Muhamad **********
2026-04-17 13:26:58
Fantastic 5.0
unfortunate for me not able to see the northern lights on this trip. very disappointed. however, kudos to my two guides who were trying very hard to try catch one but to no avail.
Klook User
2026-01-07 12:28:44
Fantastic 5.0
We were guided by Goudia and she was really nice, helpful and also accomodating. She also able to explain the things we found along the way. We even try a lot of things there! Thankyou for the experience
Klook User
2026-02-12 15:31:05
Fantastic 5.0
Fun trip , get to see Polar bear ! Denis was our guide , very punctual and friendly !
Mui ********
2026-02-15 02:42:24
Fantastic 5.0
We had a very comfortable stay at Scandic Helsinki Aviapolis near Helsinki Airport. The location was ideal for our early flight, and the free shuttle bus to and from the airport made our departure effortless and stress-free. The room was clean, cosy and well suited for a restful night before flying. We especially enjoyed the excellent breakfast buffet with a wide selection, which was perfect before our early start. The staff were friendly and efficient, and check-in/out was smooth. We highly recommend this hotel to anyone travelling through Helsinki Airport — great value and very convenient!
Klook User
2026-03-07 11:36:24
Fantastic 5.0
We had a wonderful one-night stay at Aito Igloo Resort and Spa in Rovaniemi while celebrating our anniversary, and the entire experience was truly magnificent. They thoughtfully decorated our room and even surprised us with a small souvenir gift, which was such a lovely and memorable touch. Our package also included two complimentary hours each day at the Finnish sauna and spa, which was an incredible experience—relaxing, authentic, and the perfect way to unwind in the Arctic setting. The breakfast included in our stay was delicious with great variety and quality. Staying here felt like being in a true winter wonderland. The igloo experience, the peaceful snowy landscape, and the warm hospitality created an unforgettable atmosphere. Overall, the staff, the service, and the entire experience were amazing. I would definitely recommend staying at this resort to anyone visiting Rovaniemi and looking for a unique and memorable Arctic getaway.
Klook User
2026-03-17 06:08:24
Fantastic 5.0
it was great , the staff jiji, and others were very polite, informative and helpful. the equipments were in great condition and clean too. the drive was of 1 hr and we enjoyed it a lot .

Quick facts about Rovaniemi

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  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Spring warmth and blooming flowers enhance cultural site visits.

  • Recommended trip duration

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