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Rovaniemi
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Northern Lights season is late August to early April. Best chances are September-October and March when skies are dark and clear.
Yes! You can meet Santa Claus at Santa Claus Village every day of the year. The meeting is free of charge.
Temperatures can drop to -30C or lower. January is coldest. Thermal clothing is essential!
Direct flights from Helsinki (1 hour) or night train (8-12 hours). Seasonal flights from European cities. Airport is 8 km from center.
From June 7 to July 6 the sun does not set (midnight sun). In December-January the sun does not rise above horizon (polar night) but there is daylight for a few hours.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Rovaniemi
Book Northern Lights activities in advance - especially husky and reindeer tours. They fill up quickly in peak season.
Rent thermal clothing instead of buying. Most hotels and tour operators provide winter gear.
Download an aurora forecast app (like Aurora Alerts). It notifies you when activity is high.
Learn a few Finnish words: Kiitos (thank you), Hei (hello), Moi (casual bye).
Try a traditional Finnish sauna - an essential part of Finnish culture. Available at most hotels.
Alcohol is very expensive in Finland. Buy drinks from the state-run Alko store.
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Questions & Answers
Weather
Average temperature by month
Now
23°
23°39%3 м/с
Today23°12°
23°12°Tomorrow
23°14°
23°14°Sat23°13°
23°13°Sun20°13°
20°13°Mon19°11°
19°11°Tue12°8°
12°8°Wed15°9°
15°9°-9°
-16°Jan
-8°
-15°Feb
-2°
-10°Mar
4°
-4°Apr
11°
2°May
18°
9°Jun
21°
12°Jul
18°
10°Aug
11°
5°Sep
3°
-2°Oct
-4°
-9°Nov
-7°
-14°Dec
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4 €~4.6 $
Matkahuolto
Local and regional buses. Airport bus to city center takes 15-20 minutes.
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25 €~28.5 $
UberBolt
Taxis available at airport and hotels. Airport to center costs about 25-35 EUR.
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50 €~56.9 $
VR
Night trains from Helsinki. Journey takes about 8-12 hours.
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15 €~17.1 $
Bike rentals available in summer. Winter is too cold for cycling.
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location.transport.bus | 4 € ~4.6 $ | Matkahuolto | Local and regional buses. Airport bus to city center takes 15-20 minutes. |
location.transport.taxi | 25 € ~28.5 $ | UberBolt | Taxis available at airport and hotels. Airport to center costs about 25-35 EUR. |
location.transport.train | 50 € ~56.9 $ | VR | Night trains from Helsinki. Journey takes about 8-12 hours. |
location.transport.bike | 15 € ~17.1 $ | — | Bike rentals available in summer. Winter is too cold for cycling. |
Daily Budget
Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Lunch
15 - 20 €
~17.5 $
Restaurant dinner
60 - 100 €
~80.0 $
Breakfast
12 - 18 €
~15.0 $
Street Food
Local dish
8 - 12 €
~10.0 $
Drinks
Coffee
4 - 6 €
~5.0 $
Beer in bar
8 - 10 €
~9.0 $
Local beer
3 - 4 €
~3.5 $
Imported beer
5 - 7 €
~6.0 $
Wine bottle
15 - 25 €
~20.0 $
Fast Food
Big Mac
6 - 8 €
~7.0 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
1 - 2 €
~1.5 $
Cigarettes
10 - 12 €
~11.0 $
Weekly groceries
80 - 120 €
~100 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
30 - 50 € / night
~40.0 $
Hostel private room
60 - 90 € / night
~75.0 $
Guesthouse
80 - 120 € / night
~100 $
Hotel 2★
70 - 100 € / night
~85.0 $
Hotel 3★
100 - 150 € / night
~125 $
Hotel 4★
150 - 250 € / night
~200 $
Hotel 5★
300 - 500 € / night
~400 $
Boutique hotel
200 - 400 € / night
~300 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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widespread
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Apple PayGoogle Pay
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Cards accepted everywhere. Cash rarely needed.
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Euro (EUR). Cards accepted everywhere. ATMs widespread.
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0%
Tipping is not expected in Finland. Rounding up is optional.
What to see
Attractions and points of interest
