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Visit Deer and Husky Farms

You can take a guided tour of the deer and dog farms during your holiday in Rovaniemi. They are located near the city. The first one is a 60-minute drive away. First, you will be able to visit a dog farm. You will have the opportunity to try a hot drink made from cranberries, pet-friendly huskies, and Siberian huskies there. You will also have the opportunity to look at their puppies, as well as take a safari on a sleigh drawn by dogs.
The capital of Lapland and the "residence" Santa Claus, Rovaniemi is a famous winter resort that every year attracts fans of skiing and sledging. Even though the city is located on the … Open
Then you can come to the farm where the deer live. Its staff will offer you tea and cookies, tell you about the peculiarities of caring for animals, and take photos. Then a reindeer sledding ride will take place. You will be given a chance to change places with the driver and try to control the noble animals yourself during the walk.

Ounasvaara Sports and Entertainment Complex

There is the Ounasvaara sport and entertainment complex near the city. If you come here, you can do gymnastics, aerobics, tennis, and volleyball there. You will also have the opportunity to shoot in the shooting range or swim in the pool. You can go skiing in Ounasvaara between October and March. You can choose one of the 7 tracks. For example, you can choose a 100-kilometer flat ski run or an 800-meter toboggan run. Some of the slopes have lighting. Therefore, you will have the opportunity to ski at night. There are also 3 ski lifts, a chairlift, a halfpipe, and three ski jumps on site. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Spend Time in Snowland

The unique Snowland complex is located a few kilometers from Rovaniemi. It is built of snow and ice blocks. If you visit it, you can dance to the Arctic disco and satisfy your hunger in the restaurant. All items are made of ice there. You can also visit the exhibition of ice figures. You will also get the opportunity to spend the night on reindeer skins in the ice hotel. It looks like an Igloo.
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Visit the Ranua Zoo

Ranua Zoo has been open to the public in the suburbs among coniferous forests since 1983. Various representatives of the Arctic fauna, including polar bears, live there in comfortable conditions without cages. You can take a trip over the bridge to see them. It is made of wooden planks. It is 3 kilometers long. The bridge is located above the territory where Northern animals are kept.
The capital of Lapland and the "residence" Santa Claus, Rovaniemi is a famous winter resort that every year attracts fans of skiing and sledging. Even though the city is located on the … Open

Take a Snowmobile Safari

If you want a new experience, you can take a snowmobile safari during your stay in Rovaniemi. You can order its organization in any of the city hotels. But you need to have a category B driver's license to do this.
Rovaniemi - Aurora Borealis The instructor will tell you about the rules of driving a snowmobile before starting the trip. He will also provide all of the necessary equipment. Then a trip along a snow-covered valley or a frozen river will take place. You will be able to enjoy the nature of the Arctic during it. You will be able to drive the snowmobile yourself in the middle of the route. You will switch places with the instructor. You can drink hot juice during the break. You can also take a trip at night to enjoy the Northern lights and relax by the campfire. You will enjoy the Finnish sausages and hot tea.
The capital of Lapland and the "residence" Santa Claus, Rovaniemi is a famous winter resort that every year attracts fans of skiing and sledging. Even though the city is located on the … Open

Summer Entertainment in Rovaniemi

You will find not only snow entertainment in the city. If you come here during the warm season, you can climb to the top of mount Ounasvaara. You will be able to admire the forest, neighboring hills, and swamps there. You can also go fishing, take a boat ride, or walk through the labyrinths of the mine. It is located 130 kilometers from Rovaniemi. You will be able to find amethysts.
Rovaniemi You can also go on an excursion to the 16-meter Outtinkengas waterfall. You can enjoy the beauty of the landscape, walk over the suspension bridge, and climb the observation tower while traveling to it. You can see the whole city from there. You can have a picnic and see the surrounding area when you get to the waterfall. You will go up to the observation deck. It is equipped over a waterfall.

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