Ultimate Rovaniemi Winter Bucket List

List of everything in Rovaniemi I think as a local are worth trying at least once in a lifetime!

Reindeer in Winter Scenery under Pink Moody Sky

Meet Santa Claus himself!
Send a postcard from Santa Claus Village (or at least get one).
Stay up late to try and spot the Northern Lights.
Witness the Northern Lights in all their glory.
Go cross country skiing or snowshoeing.
Try skiing/snowboarding or tobogganing.
Explore the Arktikum Museum and/or Pilke Science Centre.
Taste traditional dishes like sautéed reindeer and salmon soup at restaurants such as Nili, Arctic Restaurant, and Roka.
Stay in unique accommodations*, such as glass-roofed cabins, igloo hotels, or log cabins.
Build a snowman.
Walk along the Kemijoki or Ounasjoki Rivers and explore nearby forests.
Visit Ranua Wildlife Park* to see polar bears, lynxes, and other arctic animals.
Experience a husky or reindeer safari.*
Feed and pet a reindeer.
Try Finnish licorice and chocolate.
Drive a snowmobile.*
Make a snow angel.
Take a city walk to see landmarks like Lordi’s Square and ‘Jätkänkynttilä’ Bridge.
Capture winter landscapes (and the Northern Lights) in photographs.
Go ice skating at outdoor rinks around the city.
Explore the winter landscapes on hiking adventure.
Visit SantaPark, the underground theme park.
Relax at local cafes like Cafe & Bar 21 or Choco Deli and enjoy traditional Finnish pastries and coffee.
Enjoy a traditional Finnish sauna experience and take a dip in an ice-cold lake or in the snow.
Have drinks at a themed ice bar, where everything from the walls to the furniture is made entirely of ice and snow.
Try ice fishing on a frozen lake.*
Gather some friends or family for snowball fight.
Taste the traditional Finnish drink, Glögi (warm berry juice).
Barbecue sausages and/or marshmallows over an open fire.
Pick up locally made souvenirs to remember your trip.