The best bits of Rovaniemi
Restaurant recommendations
Gustav is modestly the best restaurant in town! Gustav is a Scandinavian restaurant that ingeniously combines casual dining with fine dining. Here you can get great & unforgettable taste experiences at affordable prices!
20 locals recommend
Gustav Kitchen & Bar
12 KoskikatuGustav is modestly the best restaurant in town! Gustav is a Scandinavian restaurant that ingeniously combines casual dining with fine dining. Here you can get great & unforgettable taste experiences at affordable prices!
Cafe & Bar 21 is the city's best lunch restaurant. Here you can get fresh salads and famous waffles. 21 is a trendy & lively and cosy place for both lunch and a glass of wine.
130 locals recommend
Cafe & Bar 21
21 RovakatuCafe & Bar 21 is the city's best lunch restaurant. Here you can get fresh salads and famous waffles. 21 is a trendy & lively and cosy place for both lunch and a glass of wine.
Behind the wall of Cafe & Bar 21, Yuca serves Mexican flavours! My personal favourite is definitely the Burrito Bowl with chicken.
36 locals recommend
Yuca
21 RovakatuBehind the wall of Cafe & Bar 21, Yuca serves Mexican flavours! My personal favourite is definitely the Burrito Bowl with chicken.
Espresso House is a great place to work remotely. Grab a delicious coffee from the counter and sink into your work in a cosy (if sometimes noisy) environment.
Espresso House Sampokeskus Rovaniemi
31 MaakuntakatuEspresso House is a great place to work remotely. Grab a delicious coffee from the counter and sink into your work in a cosy (if sometimes noisy) environment.
One of the best breakfasts in town! I recommend booking a table in advance so you don't miss out on this tasty treat.
33 locals recommend
Arctic Light Hotel
18 ValtakatuOne of the best breakfasts in town! I recommend booking a table in advance so you don't miss out on this tasty treat.
Affordable & comprehensive breakfast buffet for remote workers or people on holiday. See the opening hours on their website!
https://hostelcafekoti.fi
29 locals recommend
Hostel Café Koti
21 ValtakatuAffordable & comprehensive breakfast buffet for remote workers or people on holiday. See the opening hours on their website!
https://hostelcafekoti.fi
Kauppayhtiö Bar & Grill
24 ValtakatuThe best burgers & pizzas in town in a retro atmosphere!
At Sky Kitchen & View, in addition to the wonderful food, the stunning views from the top of Ounasvaara are a real eye-catcher.
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JuhannuskalliontieAt Sky Kitchen & View, in addition to the wonderful food, the stunning views from the top of Ounasvaara are a real eye-catcher.
Saigon Noodle Bar
26 RovakatuSmall & idyllic Vietnamese restaurant!
Kesärafla is the most popular outdoor restaurant in the summer. The delicious smell of charcoal grilling wafts through the air and the burgers are something to try for! In addition to good food, the restaurant has sauna facilities, where you can also take a dip in the Kemijoki River. There are also beach volleyball courts behind the Summer Rafla.
Kesärafla Summer Restaurant and Sauna
17 PallarintieKesärafla is the most popular outdoor restaurant in the summer. The delicious smell of charcoal grilling wafts through the air and the burgers are something to try for! In addition to good food, the restaurant has sauna facilities, where you can also take a dip in the Kemijoki River. There are also beach volleyball courts behind the Summer Rafla.
Attractions
In Ounasvaara you can go walking, skiing, cross-country skiing, frisbee golfing or even fatbike riding! In summer, Ounasvaara also has a summer skating rink, which offers fun activities for the little ones in the family.
90 locals recommend
Ounasvaara
In Ounasvaara you can go walking, skiing, cross-country skiing, frisbee golfing or even fatbike riding! In summer, Ounasvaara also has a summer skating rink, which offers fun activities for the little ones in the family.
Arktikum is an Arctic science centre and museum with an unparalleled layout and architecture. Arktikum is one of Rovaniemi's most famous monuments!
217 locals recommend
Arktikum
4 PohjoisrantaArktikum is an Arctic science centre and museum with an unparalleled layout and architecture. Arktikum is one of Rovaniemi's most famous monuments!
The Korundi House of Culture is home to the Rovaniemi Art Museum and Chamber Orchestra.
124 locals recommend
Korundi House of Culture
4 LapinkävijäntieThe Korundi House of Culture is home to the Rovaniemi Art Museum and Chamber Orchestra.
Santa Claus Village is just over 10km north of Rovaniemi. There's plenty to do here every day of the year!
192 locals recommend
Santa Claus Village
Santa Claus Village is just over 10km north of Rovaniemi. There's plenty to do here every day of the year!
Pilke Science Centre is Metsähallitus' science centre, which is a great learning environment for people of all ages interested in forests.
73 locals recommend
Pilke Science Centre
6 OunasjoentiePilke Science Centre is Metsähallitus' science centre, which is a great learning environment for people of all ages interested in forests.
Second hand
Trendy & responsible clothing boutique in the city centre. Here you can find good & quality bargains every once in a while!
SMUK.
25 KoskikatuTrendy & responsible clothing boutique in the city centre. Here you can find good & quality bargains every once in a while!
To do
Väki is a cosy sports centre where you can both boulder and do yoga. You need to sign up in advance for yoga.
Väki Climbing & Yoga Center
5 SuosiolantieVäki is a cosy sports centre where you can both boulder and do yoga. You need to sign up in advance for yoga.
At SantaSport you will find a wide range of sports facilities from all over the world. The spa and bowling alley, for example, offer refreshing activities at low cost!
59 locals recommend
Santasport
2 HiihtomajantieAt SantaSport you will find a wide range of sports facilities from all over the world. The spa and bowling alley, for example, offer refreshing activities at low cost!
Polar Escape offers excitement and shared activities through exciting escape rooms. I recommend testing!
Polar Escape
10 UkkoherrantiePolar Escape offers excitement and shared activities through exciting escape rooms. I recommend testing!
Hostel Café Koti has a terrace with a hot bathing tub for rent for your private use. Ask more information from Hostel Café Koti!
29 locals recommend
Hostel Café Koti
21 ValtakatuHostel Café Koti has a terrace with a hot bathing tub for rent for your private use. Ask more information from Hostel Café Koti!
Kuru Lounge is a private cinema for a small groups. Here, you can choose a movie or game of your choice and spend a funny evening together.
Kuru Lounge
21 ValtakatuKuru Lounge is a private cinema for a small groups. Here, you can choose a movie or game of your choice and spend a funny evening together.
Nature
Vaattunkiköngäs is a hiking destination located more than 20km north of Rovaniemi, with a babbling waterfall and beautiful nature at its best.
19 locals recommend
Vaattunkiköngäs
Vaattunkiköngäs is a hiking destination located more than 20km north of Rovaniemi, with a babbling waterfall and beautiful nature at its best.
Sukulanrakka's giant kettles are located 22km from Rovaniemi. A magnificent & impressive piece of nature and its diversity!
8 locals recommend
Giant's Kettle, Sukulanrakka
35 HiidenkirnuntieSukulanrakka's giant kettles are located 22km from Rovaniemi. A magnificent & impressive piece of nature and its diversity!
The Koivusaari nature trail is a great spring, summer and autumn nature destination along the Ounas River. The duckboards lead you to the floating bird tower!
10 locals recommend
Koivusaari nature trail
137 SodankyläntieThe Koivusaari nature trail is a great spring, summer and autumn nature destination along the Ounas River. The duckboards lead you to the floating bird tower!
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