Welcome to Rovaniemi, Finland!
As the capital of Finnish Lapland, Rovaniemi is most well-known as the official hometown of Santa Claus! (Yes, you can visit him and even arrange for him to send a letter to a loved one!) The city lies right on the Arctic Circle, making it an excellent location to chase the elusive Aurora Borealis. They are visible about 200 nights per year!
Rovaniemi is also a winter wonderland with its photogenic landscape and seemingly endless snowy adventures. From dog sledding, reindeer safaris, frozen waterfall hikes, an ice hotel and more, it’s an unforgettable adventure destination.
Finnish Lapland is also known to have some of the cleanest air in the world, according to the World Health Organization. Not only is this a benefit for your health, it also creates an environment where unique Arctic plants that can’t be found elsewhere thrive.
And, of course, there’s no better place in the world to experience sauna culture than in Finland, where there is one sauna for every 1.7 Finnish people!
Rovaniemi is a destination that honors extremes: adventure and calm, movement and stillness, hot saunas and cold plunges. We can’t wait to experience it together!