Arktikum Tours
With its beautifully designed glass tunnel stretching out to the Ounasjoki, Arktikum is one of Finland's best museums, albeit with a hefty admission fee. Exhibition spaces include superb static and interactive displays focusing on Arctic flora and fauna, as well as on the peoples of Arctic Europe, Asia and North America. It tells the story of the people of the North.
The level of information is very impressive; this is really a place to learn about the unique northern environments, and there is an excellent research library. There are also good displays of canoes, dwellings, fishing materials, and costumes of various northern peoples (including a good exhibition on the Sámi), as well as a room devoted to the history of Rovaniemi itself. A scale model shows the destruction wrought by the Axis retreat in 1944. There's also a multi-vision theater and a good restaurant. You should allow yourself at least a couple of hours to get around it all.
Practical Info
The museum is easy to find, located on the banks of the Ounasjoki River and at the crossroads of the two highways leading north of out Rovaniemi. Tickets cost €12 for adults and €5 for school children age 7 to 15.
Address: Pohjoisranta 4, Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland
Hours: Tues-Sun; Mondays only in summer
Admission: €12
3 Tours and Activities to Experience Arktikum
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Rovaniemi walking tour and guided Arktikum experience
In the first part of the tour you will see and experience the pecularities of everyday living on the arctic circle. How do the locals cope with deep darkness and cold of the winter and neverending light of summer? You will also learn the dramatic history of Rovaniemi whilst walking your way to Artikum which is a heritage center of Arctic living. In the Arktikum you'll have a short break and then it's time for deeper knowledge of Arctic. Arktikum is fabulous place with massive amount of impressive exhibitions, a guide will help you catch the crucial point without being drowned by information.
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$275.82
per group
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$275.82
per group
Rovaniemi Guided Tour and Santa Claus Village
Get to know Rovaniemi and meet Santa Claus at the Santa Claus Village on this 3-hour, family-friendly tour. See Rovaniemi’s highlights on a panoramic tour as your guide shares facts about the city, Finnish Lapland’s capital. Then, travel through countryside to the magical Santa Claus Village and come face to face with the great man himself in the Santa Claus Office. Visit the Main Post Office to send Santa Claus-stamped greetings, join an Arctic Circle crossing ceremony, and enjoy the shops, elves’ workshops, snow activities, cafés and more.
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$126.09
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$126.09
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Rovaniemi photography tour
Looking to impress your friends with the best shots of Rovaniemi? This photography tour is the best way to get your Instagram updated with some great photos around Rovaniemi city!
Rovaniemi – the official hometown of Santa Claus – is full of interesting must-visit-places, which you must see during your stay here! This photography tour will take you to key locations around Rovaniemi City to photograph some of its most iconic landmarks and nature. You will be guided by our professional photographer who can teach you some new tricks in photography and share information about Rovaniemi and surrounding areas.
Your photographer-guide also conducts a professional photo shoot during the trip and you will receive edited, high quality photos of your visit to Rovaniemi. During the tour, we will travel by car in order to reach our locations easily and have plenty of time for photography!
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$79.91
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$79.91
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Gear/equipment sanitized between use