Rovaniemi accommodation: Cottages, Cabins, Chalet
We offer accommodation in Rovaniemi and Santa Claus village and cottages up to 50 km from Rovaniemi.
In order to book accommodation in Rovaniemi for Christmas and New Year holidays start planning well in advance (10-12 month prior a trip is the best time to have a choice). Rovaniemi chalets and cabins are located in 2 places: - The Ounasvaara resort, 5 from Rovaniemi; - Santa Claus Village resort, 8 km from Rovaniemi. Holiday cottages are located mainly at a distance of 15 km from Rovaniemi and more and can be found in the villages around Rovaniemi. There are few Glass igloo resorts near Rovaniemi as an unique experience to stay and chance to see the Northern Lights from a bed. It is almost impossible to rent cheap or reasonable priced cottage near Rovaniemi during Christmas - New Year time because of the huge demand. There are few large ski resorts (Pyhä, Levi and Ylläs) in 1,5-2h drive from Rovaniemi with variety of accommodation and less commercialized rental prices. As an example, Rovaniemi cottage rent might be 500-600€/night/New Year time while you can rent a cabin for almost a week in Pyhä ski resort, 130 km from Rovaniemi. Our Finland and Lapland experts answer each request daily until 23.00 (Finnish time). You can contact us via Skype, Viber, WhatsApp, Facebook, e-mail, phone. |
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Daily trains from Helsinki to Rovaniemi by VR company. Day and night trains available. Travel time is 8-12h depending on time of departure. Price from 68€.
Daily flights from Helsinki to Rovaniemi by Norwegian and Finnair. Flight time - 1h20m. Tickets from 35€.
Self drive Helsinki - Rovaniemi - 800 km. About 10 h driving.
Yes. Santa Claus village in Rovaniemi is open all year round. Activities as husky, reindeer, snowmobile safaris available from December till April. There are fewer crowds out of high season. It means Rovaniemi visit might be more relaxed and pleasant a bit before Christmas or after New Year celebration.
Distance between Rovaniemi and Kakslauttanen is 246 km. Driving by car is about 3 hours. During winter time it takes a bit more time.
Buses between Rovaniemi and Ivalo stop at Kakslauttanen. Journey takes about 3-3,5 hours. Price is 47-50€.
Yes, you can. Rovaniemi is a smal town. Even in the city it is possible to find dark spots with open sky view and enjoy the Northen Lights. For example, Kemijoki river embankment near the bridge. The Arctic Garden behind the Arktikum museum (10 min walking from Rovaniemi center). Or top of Ounasvaara fell (40-45 min by foot from city center). There is Sky Hotel observation tower.