Explore Rovaniemi
There are many reasons to love Rovaniemi – spellbinding nature and phenomena, Lappish traditions and culture, urban life and wild activities make the Official Hometown of Santa Claus a unique place to visit.
Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-YoWuqOZ1I
Language Spoken
The national languages are Swedish and Finnish
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC+03:00
Cuisine
Meals
A three-course meal for two at a midrange restaurant will be around 50 Euros (R995).Drinks
Local beers cost around 6.50 Euros (R129.31) whereas imported beers cost around 5 Euros (R99.47).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi basic tariffs start CHFom 3 Euros (R58) to 5 Euros (R96) and every kilometer thereafter around 2 Euros (R39).General Transport
Uber is available in Rovaniemi and accurate prices can be found on the Uber App.Things to do in Rovaniemi
The top attractions to visit in Rovaniemi are Arktikum, Santa Claus Village, Santa Claus Office, SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, Angry Birds Park.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Pneumonia
- Shingles
- Meningitis
- Polio
- Hepitis A
- Hepitias B
- Chickenpox
- Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
- Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Winter coat
- Thermal layers
- Sturdy boots
- Warm gloves
- Copy of travel documents
- Universal Adapter
- Warm windproof hat
- Hand sanitizer
- Camera
- First aid kit
Passports & Visa Information
South Africans travelling to Barcelona needs a South African Passport which is not older than 10 years, containing a minimum of 2 blank pages and valid for at least 3 months after the departure date South Africans also need to obtain a Schengen visa.