Rakas Restaurant: Modern Nordic Cooking by the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi
Rakas Restaurant sits out by the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland, a province in the far north of Finland. Many visitors from abroad do not realise that Rovaniemi is Lapland’s regional capital, and its …
Rovaniemi
2026-10-08
2026-10-01
Arctic Restaurant: Reindeer, Moose, and Salmon in Central Rovaniemi
Arctic Restaurant sits on Valtakatu in the centre of Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland, a province in the far north of Finland. Many visitors from abroad do not realise that Rovaniemi is Lapland’s regional capital, and …
2026-10-01
Ravintola Roka Street Bistro: Lappish Street Food in Central Rovaniemi
Ravintola Roka Street Bistro sits just off the centre of Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland, a province in the far north of Finland. Many visitors from abroad do not realise that Rovaniemi is Lapland’s regional capital, …
2026-10-01
Restaurant Gallis at the Glass Resort: Lappish Dining by the Arctic Circle
Restaurant Gallis sits inside the Glass Resort, out by the Arctic Circle north of central Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland, a province in the far north of Finland. Many visitors from abroad do not realise that Rovaniemi …
2026-09-24
Gustav Kitchen & Bar: Lappish and Scandinavian Cooking in Central Rovaniemi
Gustav Kitchen & Bar sits on Koskikatu in the heart of Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland, a province in the far north of Finland. Many visitors from abroad do not realise that Rovaniemi is Lapland’s regional capital, and …
2026-09-10
Café & Bar 21: Coffee, Cocktails, and Tapas in Central Rovaniemi
Café & Bar 21 sits on Rovakatu in the middle of Rovaniemi, a short walk from the river and the main shopping streets. It works as a daytime café and an evening bar, which makes it a useful anchor when a winter day runs …
2026-08-28
A Short History of Rovaniemi: From River Market to Arctic Capital
Rovaniemi, the capital of the Finland’s province of Lapland, wears its history lightly, but the modern town on the Arctic Circle is the product of centuries of river trade, a wartime catastrophe, and one of the boldest …
2026-08-27
Getting to Rovaniemi, the easy way
Rovaniemi, the capital of the Finland’s province of Lapland, sits on the Arctic Circle, but getting there is easier than it sounds. Most trips run through Helsinki, and from there you choose the quick way or the scenic …
2026-08-27
Renting Winter Gear in Rovaniemi: What to Book and What to Pack
Rovaniemi rewards visitors who arrive with the right winter kit, and most of that kit can be rented locally. Thermal overalls, felt-lined boots, snowshoes, and cross-country skis are all available by the day. This guide …