By: Reeta Reinvall, Karoliina Saxman, Jasmin Timperi ROVANIEMI By: Reeta Reinvall, Karoliina Saxman, Jasmin Timperi

Welcome to the Arctic Circle! Located 825km north of Helsinki Right on the Arctic Circle Time zone: UTC+2 Population Approx. 60 000 inhabitants 15th biggest town in Finland Visitors in 2013 412 144 Of which foreigners: 236 325

How to get there? To Rovaniemi Airport Busiest airport in Lapland Daily flights from Helsinki (only 1h 20min flight!) Charter flights from all over Europe during high season Other options Train from Helsinki (10 to 12 hours) Coach Car

Why Rovaniemi? The capital of Lapland The Arctic Circle and SantaPark Winter sports Ounasvaara ski resort and outdoor activities Safaris Nature Devil’s churns at Rautiosaari Nature trails, Koukalovaara, Ounasvaara Nearest National Park, Pyhä-Luosto Polar night & midnight sun & northern lights University town Congress travelling and international guests

Sights & attractions Santa Claus Village Situated 8 km to the north of Rovaniemi center Meet Santa Claus every day Santa’s Main Post Office, souvenir shops, cafes, restaurants and programme service companies

Santapark Santa’s own home cavern located underground at the Arctic Circle Undercrossing the Arctic Circle, Ice Gallery & Bar, Mrs. Gingerbread’s Bakery, Angry Birds Activity Area, Sleigh Ride Price: € 31 / € 27,50 (3-12 yrs), after Christmas more expensive

Arktikum located on the bank of River Ounasjoki, close to the center Museum, science centre and venue for meetings & conferences Exhibitions Price: € 12 / € 8 (seniors & students) / € 5 (7-15 yrs)

Ranua Wildlife Park Located in Ranua, an one-hour trip from Rovaniemi 50 wild animal species and 200 individuals (Polar bears!) Activities and services Price: € 14-17,5 (adults)

Winter Activities Pick your favorite or combine! Northern Lights Safari (Aurora Borealis) Snowmobile Safari Downhill skiing & snowboarding Cross-country skiing (100km tracks, 50km lit tracks) Huskydog Safari & Reindeer Sleigh Ride Snowshoe Trekking

Summer Activities Midnight Sun River Cruises along Kemijoki White Water Rafting Trekking, Hiking and Nordic Walking Summer bobsleighing at Ounasvaara Traditional Finnish Sauna Golfing

Experience Authentic Lapland GO Ice fishing Sauna & dip in an ice pool Berrypicking & mushrooming Visit a local home for dinner ”Hear” the silence

Accommodation & restaurants Santa Claus Holiday Village Best ranked hotel in Rovaniemi according to Tripadvisor High-quality cabins with great facilities Near the city and the airport Lots of activities

The Arctic SnowHotel Hotel made of ice and snow Snow sauna Winter activities: snowshoeing, snow sculpturing, ice fishing… Ice Restaurant serves local food 26 km from the center of Rovaniemi

Restaurant Nili unique Lappish restaurant the third best restaurant in Rovaniemi according to Tripadvisor local food, Finnish and Lappish ingredients Café & Bar 21 Cafeteria and cocktail bar Unique food; salty and sweet waffles Best cocktails in town

Events Christmas Concerts, Arctic Market, Bazaar, Christmas Fantasy, Santa is on his way Rovaniemi Reindeer Sprint Race (20.3), Arctic Lapland Rally (22-24.1) Simerock (7-8.8)

Social media How Rovaniemi became the host city of #SoMeT14EU

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