Rovaenimi
Seeing & Doing
For arctic history and science: Arktikum science center and museum.
For art: Korundi.
Worth the visit: Arctic design shop
For the views: Ounasvaara viewing tower (closest to the city centre) Tottorakka viewing tower (is mainly for skiing during the season); Kuninkaanlaavu (needs a car and is tricky to get to during winter)
Northern Lights! If you have a car, take a ride out of light pollution. If you don’t have a car and you’re staying in the city, take a walk to Ounasvaara or Arktikum’s shores. You can see the lights under city lights too but not as often and often not as bright.
Eating & Drinking
Roka street bistro and/or Roka kitchen & wine bar
Gustav for International European bistro / Nordic fusion.
Gustav
Hanki for Korean fusion
Nili for classic Finnish food
Yuca for Mexican
Other Regions to consider
Inari is considered the heart of Sámi culture, this area offers insights into traditional life without the tourist crowds.Visit Siida Sámi Museum for cultural immersion. Explore the vast Lake Inari, in winter, ice-fishing is popular.
Salla – “In the Middle of Nowhere” is a peaceful village offering tranquility and unspoiled nature offering reindeer safaris with local herders. Visit the Salla Museum of War and Reconstruction to learn about the area’s history.
Muonio & Enontekiö Region is perfect for those seeking remote wilderness and traditional lifestyles. There you can also join a Sámi reindeer herding experience and go for husky sledding tours led by local families.