Attractions

Rovaniemis Splendor Self-Guided Tour through Laplands Capital

Rovaniemi, Finland

Rovaniemi’s Splendor Self-Guided Tour through Lapland’s Capital

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Overview

Duration

1h 15min

Languages

English, English

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

Explore the heart of Finnish Lapland with this self-guided walking tour through Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus. Starting along the Kemijoki River, you’ll cross the iconic Lumberjack’s Candle Bridge and visit key cultural spots like Culture House Korundi and the Arktikum Museum. Along the way, you'll uncover Rovaniemi's rich history, from its near-destruction in World War II to its rebirth as a vibrant northern capital. Learn about the Lapland Gold Rush, admire local architecture by Alvar Aalto, and discover what makes Rovaniemi a magical year-round destination, from the Northern Lights in winter to the endless daylight of summer. This hour-long tour offers a captivating glimpse into life near the Arctic Circle.

What to remember

Important info

Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. The total tour duration is the walking time as you pass by attractions. It does not include optional time spent at any of the listed attractions. This route is not wheelchair accessible, but it is a very easy walk suitable for the ages listed. The accessibility selections are accurate.

What's included

Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it. The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere. Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata. Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour. Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

What's not included

Smartphone and headphones

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

VoiceMap Audio Tours

Meeting Point

The tour starts in the small, open area by the Kemi river, and just beside Hotel Pohjanhovi