Johanna's Tips for the Stay

Johanna
Johanna's Tips for the Stay

Relaxing in Nature

Rovaniemi has nature trails with suitable hiking destinations for families with children, experienced hikers as well as nature lovers with physical disabilities. Due to the clear seasonal variations and thus ever-changing nature, they offer interesting experiences throughout the year for both the city residents and visiting tourists. Basic information is provided about each nature trail on Etiäinen.fi https://www.etiainen.fi/en/Home
Situated only ca. 200 meters away from the apartment, the pristine Ounasvaara hill waymarked nature trails will provide you with the perfect getaway from everyday stress. Further, you can give cross country skiing a try on the well-lit winter ski tracks surrounded by nature. SantaSport sports and wellbeing centre just a few kilometers away offers relaxing and fun activities like swimming, traditional Finnish sauna, yoga, pilates and bowling. For those especially interested in winter sports, the Ounasvaara Ski Resort is located 2,5 kilometers away from the Ounasvaara Hill Apartment. Efficient and safe public transportation from the living area to the city centre- bus stops right around the corner! Welcome! Enjoy your holiday in magical Lapland amidst beautiful nature at Ounasvaara Hill Apartment.
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Ounasvaara
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Situated only ca. 200 meters away from the apartment, the pristine Ounasvaara hill waymarked nature trails will provide you with the perfect getaway from everyday stress. Further, you can give cross country skiing a try on the well-lit winter ski tracks surrounded by nature. SantaSport sports and wellbeing centre just a few kilometers away offers relaxing and fun activities like swimming, traditional Finnish sauna, yoga, pilates and bowling. For those especially interested in winter sports, the Ounasvaara Ski Resort is located 2,5 kilometers away from the Ounasvaara Hill Apartment. Efficient and safe public transportation from the living area to the city centre- bus stops right around the corner! Welcome! Enjoy your holiday in magical Lapland amidst beautiful nature at Ounasvaara Hill Apartment.
The nearest point of the Ounasvaara Winter Trail is 1.6 km east of the Rovaniemi city centre. Ounasvaara, or Ounas Hill, is an ideal day-trip destination because of its easy accessibility. It is not only a famous sports centre but also a year-round recreation area near the city centre of Rovaniemi with marked and maintained trails and several great vantage points. At Ounasvaara, you can practise almost 50 different sports, and the selection keeps growing. In the winter, it is a great place for downhill and cross-country skiing, experiencing the thrill of speed on the toboggan track, or snowshoeing, among other things. In the summer, it is a great setting for hiking, speeding down the hill on the summer bobsleigh track or playing golf. Santasport – Lapland Sports Academy is also a centre of sports and well-being on the slopes of Ounasvaara. Map & photos provided by Etiäinen: https://www.etiainen.fi/gpsalbum/Ounasvaara-winter-trail/vwemqvho/b9987c5f-c73b-4ccd-89e5-a1119ffb2382
Ounasvaara Winter Trail
The nearest point of the Ounasvaara Winter Trail is 1.6 km east of the Rovaniemi city centre. Ounasvaara, or Ounas Hill, is an ideal day-trip destination because of its easy accessibility. It is not only a famous sports centre but also a year-round recreation area near the city centre of Rovaniemi with marked and maintained trails and several great vantage points. At Ounasvaara, you can practise almost 50 different sports, and the selection keeps growing. In the winter, it is a great place for downhill and cross-country skiing, experiencing the thrill of speed on the toboggan track, or snowshoeing, among other things. In the summer, it is a great setting for hiking, speeding down the hill on the summer bobsleigh track or playing golf. Santasport – Lapland Sports Academy is also a centre of sports and well-being on the slopes of Ounasvaara. Map & photos provided by Etiäinen: https://www.etiainen.fi/gpsalbum/Ounasvaara-winter-trail/vwemqvho/b9987c5f-c73b-4ccd-89e5-a1119ffb2382
Ounasvaara Obesrvation Tower Fantastic view over the surroundings and the town. https://www.etiainen.fi/gpsalbum/Ounasvaara-observation-tower/vwemqvho/bfecc9a1-750d-4227-a759-59fc1db77c58
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Ounasvaaran Lookout
5 Hiihtomajantie
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Ounasvaara Obesrvation Tower Fantastic view over the surroundings and the town. https://www.etiainen.fi/gpsalbum/Ounasvaara-observation-tower/vwemqvho/bfecc9a1-750d-4227-a759-59fc1db77c58
In the winter you can rent snowshoes and go hiking in the middle of untouched snowdrifts. Or rent a fatbike and go fatbiking through the scenic surroundings of Ounasvaaara - that is possible all year round. Santasport provides also guided activities for reasonable prices. https://santasport.fi/en/leisure-and-well-being/equipment-rental/ https://santasport.fi/vapaa-aika-ja-hyvinvointi/valinevuokraus/
59 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Santasport
2 Hiihtomajantie
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In the winter you can rent snowshoes and go hiking in the middle of untouched snowdrifts. Or rent a fatbike and go fatbiking through the scenic surroundings of Ounasvaaara - that is possible all year round. Santasport provides also guided activities for reasonable prices. https://santasport.fi/en/leisure-and-well-being/equipment-rental/ https://santasport.fi/vapaa-aika-ja-hyvinvointi/valinevuokraus/
https://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/attraction/kings-lean-to/ https://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/fi/kayntikohde/kuninkaanlaavu
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Kuninkaanlaavu
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https://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/attraction/kings-lean-to/ https://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/fi/kayntikohde/kuninkaanlaavu
The Vaattunkivaara Nature Trail is located in Vikajärvi, 24.7 km from Rovaniemi toward Sodankylä. It is part of the Arctic Circle Hiking Area, a wilderness destination ideal for year-round outdoor recreation. The landscape's signature features are rugged hills, open, water-logged string bogs, and Raudanjoki with its spectacular rapids and lush shoreline forest. The hiking area’s trail network is diverse and has several resting places, offering visitors of all ages a variety of hiking destinations. The location is easy to access at all times of the year. https://www.etiainen.fi/gpsalbum/Vaattunkivaara-nature-trail/vwemqvho/c7f194d1-5047-41d4-8bb5-f62aa3ecd83c
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Vaattunkiköngäs
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The Vaattunkivaara Nature Trail is located in Vikajärvi, 24.7 km from Rovaniemi toward Sodankylä. It is part of the Arctic Circle Hiking Area, a wilderness destination ideal for year-round outdoor recreation. The landscape's signature features are rugged hills, open, water-logged string bogs, and Raudanjoki with its spectacular rapids and lush shoreline forest. The hiking area’s trail network is diverse and has several resting places, offering visitors of all ages a variety of hiking destinations. The location is easy to access at all times of the year. https://www.etiainen.fi/gpsalbum/Vaattunkivaara-nature-trail/vwemqvho/c7f194d1-5047-41d4-8bb5-f62aa3ecd83c

Disc Golf Around the Year

Toramon Disc Golf Course
Pälvitie

Leisure & Wellbeing

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Santasport
2 Hiihtomajantie
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Downhill skiing with fantastic views. Laskettelua tai murtomaahiihtoa upeissa maisemissa.
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Ounasvaara Ski Oy
14 Taunontie
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Downhill skiing with fantastic views. Laskettelua tai murtomaahiihtoa upeissa maisemissa.
Possibility to see arctic animals, have a go with crosscountry skiing or just sit and relax by the campfire.
Elf's Farmyard
Joulumaantie
Possibility to see arctic animals, have a go with crosscountry skiing or just sit and relax by the campfire.
Meet the Santa Claus at the Arctic Circle. https://santaclausvillage.info/
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Làng Ông già Noel
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Meet the Santa Claus at the Arctic Circle. https://santaclausvillage.info/
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Sở thú Ranua
29 Rovaniementie
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Lâu đài tuyết Kemi
15 Lumilinnankatu
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Culture & Science and Music

Arktikum is a science centre and museum that lets you experience northern nature, culture, and history up close. Housing the University of Lapland’s Arctic Centre and the Regional Museum of Lapland, it stimulates thought, encourages debate, and provides a deeper understanding of the Arctic. See, explore and enjoy the Arctic stories shared through our experiential exhibitions and events!
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Arktikum
4 Pohjoisranta
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Arktikum is a science centre and museum that lets you experience northern nature, culture, and history up close. Housing the University of Lapland’s Arctic Centre and the Regional Museum of Lapland, it stimulates thought, encourages debate, and provides a deeper understanding of the Arctic. See, explore and enjoy the Arctic stories shared through our experiential exhibitions and events!
Forests are a big part of our everyday life - probably in ways you might not have expected. Did you know that ice cream, party dresses and medicines all contain timber and other products that come from forests? Forests are hugely important to us humans and to the whole world. Using them sustainably is the key to a brighter future.
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Pilke Science Centre
6 Ounasjoentie
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Forests are a big part of our everyday life - probably in ways you might not have expected. Did you know that ice cream, party dresses and medicines all contain timber and other products that come from forests? Forests are hugely important to us humans and to the whole world. Using them sustainably is the key to a brighter future.
Korundi House of Culture is one of the most significant cultural destinations in Rovaniemi. The Rovaniemi Art Museum and Lapland Chamber Orchestra also operate in this wonderfully modernized and historical building. The Korundi Shop offers a charming selection of arctic art and design by local designers and artists. The high-quality local products make unique gifts and souvenirs.
14 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Culture House Korundi
4 Lapinkävijäntie
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Korundi House of Culture is one of the most significant cultural destinations in Rovaniemi. The Rovaniemi Art Museum and Lapland Chamber Orchestra also operate in this wonderfully modernized and historical building. The Korundi Shop offers a charming selection of arctic art and design by local designers and artists. The high-quality local products make unique gifts and souvenirs.
The Rovaniemi Theatre – Regional Theatre of Lapland offers a wide range of different performances, with its speciality being local themes. Each year theatre-goers can choose from around 230 theatrical performances including children’s theatre and musicals, classics and new works, comedy and drama. Many of these are based on the written works of Lappish writers and northern themes. From 25 th of February until 2nd of May 2020 there is a 60-year Anniversary exhibition on the Maison Louis Carré designed by Alvar Aalto.
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Rovaniemen Teatteri - Lapin Alueteatteri
8a Jorma Eton tie
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The Rovaniemi Theatre – Regional Theatre of Lapland offers a wide range of different performances, with its speciality being local themes. Each year theatre-goers can choose from around 230 theatrical performances including children’s theatre and musicals, classics and new works, comedy and drama. Many of these are based on the written works of Lappish writers and northern themes. From 25 th of February until 2nd of May 2020 there is a 60-year Anniversary exhibition on the Maison Louis Carré designed by Alvar Aalto.
The Town Library building designed by world known architect Alvar Aalto. The light Alvar Aalto created with the roofside windows you can only experience visiting the library inside. It is something that can not be shown with pictures. Hope you have time to see it yourself. As one specialty the children´s department with books in different languages. https://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/love/architecture/
Kaupunginkirjasto
9 Hallituskatu
The Town Library building designed by world known architect Alvar Aalto. The light Alvar Aalto created with the roofside windows you can only experience visiting the library inside. It is something that can not be shown with pictures. Hope you have time to see it yourself. As one specialty the children´s department with books in different languages. https://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/love/architecture/
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Jätkänkynttilä (Lumberjack's Candle Bridge)
Jätkänkynttiläsilta
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Restaurants

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Yuca
21 Rovakatu
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Ravintola Roka Street Bistro
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Kauppayhtiö Bar & Grill
24 Valtakatu
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Cafe & Bar 21
21 Rovakatu
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Siipiravintola Wingston Ky
17 Kansankatu
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Nili Restaurant
20 Valtakatu
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Ravintola HIMO
23 Valtakatu
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Da Zhong Hua Restaurant
43 Koskikatu
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Ravintola Monte Rosa
25 Maakuntakatu
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Arctic Restaurant
18 Valtakatu
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Frans & Cherie Rovaniemi
4 Koskikatu
15 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Rakas Restaurant & Bar
3 Tarvantie
15 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Visit the cafe of Culture House Korundi
14 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Culture House Korundi
4 Lapinkävijäntie
14 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Visit the cafe of Culture House Korundi

Cafes

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Kotileipomo Antinkaapo Oy
13 Rovakatu
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Cafe & Bar 21
21 Rovakatu
130 người dân địa phương đề xuất
48 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Choco Deli Oy
25 Koskikatu
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6 người dân địa phương đề xuất
JTK-Köökki Oy
14 Rovakatu
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14 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Coffee House Rovaniemi
30 Maakuntakatu
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Situated in Sampo -shoppingcentre.
ANTELL-KAHVILA
29 Maakuntakatu
Situated in Sampo -shoppingcentre.

Grocery

Nearest grocer's to the apartment. Open Monday to Saturday 8 - 21, Sundays 10 - 21
K-market Hessuntori
1 Saaruantie
Nearest grocer's to the apartment. Open Monday to Saturday 8 - 21, Sundays 10 - 21
Good selection for a small supermarket. Pharmacy situated beside the supermarket. Remember to use the parking sign for your car.
10 người dân địa phương đề xuất
K-Supermarket Ounasvaara
15 Ounasvaarantie
10 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Good selection for a small supermarket. Pharmacy situated beside the supermarket. Remember to use the parking sign for your car.
Near to the pharmacy and another hypermarket.
12 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Lidl Saarenkylä
2 Pulkamontie
12 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Near to the pharmacy and another hypermarket.
Open 8 - 22 from Monday to Saturday 9 - 22 on Sundays Anything from food to hardware and clothing. Remember to use the parking sign for your car.
28 người dân địa phương đề xuất
CITYMARKET
28 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Open 8 - 22 from Monday to Saturday 9 - 22 on Sundays Anything from food to hardware and clothing. Remember to use the parking sign for your car.
Open 8 - 23 from Monday to Saturday Open 9 - 23 on Sundays Anything from food to hardware and clothing.
36 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Prisma Rovaniemi
2 Teollisuustie
36 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Open 8 - 23 from Monday to Saturday Open 9 - 23 on Sundays Anything from food to hardware and clothing.