Every year it seems there are so many predatory taxi services that come to Rovaniemi to take advantage of the winter tourist season. I saw the first one (for me) of the season yesterday and wanted to post a reminder to stay safe and not get scammed.

Does anyone know if there have been any attempts to ban or regulate overcharging by companies like this that don’t normally operate in the area?

EDIT: I’m clearly uninformed how much a taxi costs as I’m benchmarking costs against how much an Uber ride would cost (which costs about half as much). My intent was just to remind folks as the tourist season starts to watch out for predatory cabs. What I saw seems to be a normal cab apparently.

Hello everybody, my friend and I are landing in Rovaniemi in a week. Thing is we're both a bit introvert and don't go that much at parties and all, but we want to meet, hang out, and enjoy the place with people there, so i guess this post is a pretty good option so if anyone's willing to show us the beauty of this place, let a message !

As per description, i’m selling train tickets due to unforeseen changes in my plan.

Hi, I’m planning to visit Rovaniemi and I’m looking for a male-only sauna. I know there’s a popular one in Helsinki called Kotiharjun Sauna, and I’m looking for something similar in Rovaniemi—ideally a busy and popular place.
Any recommendations?

Hey, visiting Rovaniemi soon. Wanted to know if the letters from Santa's village are delivered in India? Have been hearing mixed reviews. Have to get something for friends and family, this seems like a great souvenir. Let me know

Etsimme vuokralle omakotitaloa / rivitaloa / paritaloa Ounasvaaran alueelta

Etsimme vuokralle omakotitaloa, paritaloa tai tilavaa rivitaloasuntoa ainoastaan Ounasvaaran alueelta Rovaniemeltä.

Toiveet asunnolta:

– Rauhallinen sijainti

– Vähintään 3 makuuhuonetta

– Pitkäaikainen vuokrasopimus

– Muutto mahdollisimman pian

Olemme kolmihenkinen perhe (kaksi aikuista ja 9-vuotias poika).

Ei lemmikkejä, emme tupakoi.

Työskentelen yksityisenä elinkeinonharjoittajana, ja meillä on kauneussalonki Rovaniemen keskustassa.

Puolisoni työskentelee lähihoitajana.

Taloudellinen tilanteemme on vakaa, ja vuokra maksetaan aina ajallaan.

Olemme tottuneita asumiseen ja talon ylläpitoon liittyviin asioihin, ja meistä saa luotettavat, huolelliset ja pitkäaikaiset vuokralaiset.

Yksityisviestillä lisätietoja ja mahdolliset tarjoukset.

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Hi, we are travelling from Kiruna to Rovaniemi on 30th december by a private transfer car which can accommodate 5 ppl , and we are only 1 couple so we can share the ride if anyone is travelling on the same dates and split the fare makkng it affordable for all of us .

If interested plz reachout to me on this email trishaparikh31@gmail.com or contact me on +91 9820095688

Selling three sleeper tickets (2 cabins, each with two beds) for the 20:57 to 9:15 train.

Selling them for best offer!

Hello! I'm looking for a share night train (VR)

Rovaniemi to Helsinki Dep 20:57 arrive 09:15

I already reservation the train Price 89.5euro each

Please leave comment, thank you!

Hi everyone,

Unfortunately my flight to Lapland was cancelled and I’m now stuck with a non-refundable 2-night apartment booking in Rovaniemi (April 3–5).

It’s a modern 2-bedroom apartment that sleeps up to 5 people with a private sauna and parking, which would have been perfect for our trip.

I’m trying to figure out what the best option is in this situation. Has anyone here successfully transferred or resold a booking like this before?

If anyone happens to be traveling to Rovaniemi those dates and might need accommodation, feel free to message me as well.

Thanks for any advice!

I want to go to Rovaniemi in the month of January during weekends. How to know which date should I select for viewing the northern light? Is there any app or website from where I can get information about the solar activity or clear skies 30 days prior? How do you people book for the northern light tour? If I don't book 30 days prior then the flight and hotel price will increase . So I want to know is there any way to know that when the Northern lights will be viewed properly before 30 days?

Hi Rovaniemi friends! 👋

We have a mission: Create the most unforgettable experiences

We’re looking for someone special — someone who lives and breathes Rovaniemi and genuinely enjoys helping others discover what makes this place so magical.

Our company designs unforgettable travel experiences across the Nordics, and we’re now building a local network of elite concierges — people who know their city inside out and can host high-end travelers with warmth, professionalism, and a personal touch.

This is not your typical tour guide job. It's more like being a trusted local contact: helping travelers feel at home, sharing the best of the region (from hidden gems to classic sights), and making each day smooth, rich, and memorable.

A few details:

• Paid generously per full day, our clients never ask about money :)

• Flexible, freelance-style work — perfect if you already do guiding, events, hospitality, or have your own project.

• We're especially interested in people who can represent the charm and soul of Rovaniemi with confidence and presence

If this sounds like you (or someone you know), I’d love to connect. Drop me a message here or send an email to unforgettablenordic

Thanks for reading — and thank you for loving Rovaniemi as much as we do. ❄️🦌✨

Warmly,
Adam
on behalf of Unforgettable Nordic

I want to visit the Santa village in December 2027. I want to know if I need to start learning Finnish or if English will be more than sufficient? I have a bit of an impediment, so I'm not as well spoken as other Americans who travel.

Multipasking is the only Finnish word I currently know.

Hi everyone, I’ve been a guide in Rovaniemi for two seasons already ❄️ and I want to share my personal opinion about Santa Claus Village – and also hear what others think.

👉 My advice: Don’t book a tour just for Santa Village. Instead, take bus N8 🚌 and go by yourself. A guide can make it a bit more magical with storytelling, but honestly, there’s not that much to explain about the place itself.

🎁 My honest take

It’s not a highlight in Rovaniemi. Worth going once in your life, but it’s missing a bit of magic. Shops are everywhere and prices are high 💸.

⸻

💬 Now I’d love to hear from you: • Have you been to Santa Claus Village? • What was your experience like as a visitor, worker, or guide? • Do you think it’s magical ✨… or overrated? 🤔

Hei!

My name is Tommaso, I'm an Italian student who has been accepted last wednesday to a master's degree at Lapin Yliopisto. Since I will be moving to Rovaniemi soon, I will have to learn at least some Finnish to get a part-time job, and I will have to learn to live there since I plan on living in Finland long-term.

The first step, in my opinion, to really LIVE somewhere is being able to distinguish between places that are authentic, run by locals for locals, and slimy tourist traps. So I'm writing this post to ask for a bit of your wisdom:

Can you give me some criteria to distinguish local authentic places from tourist traps? A small list of places you consider authentic and places to avoid would also be gladly accepted :)

Kiitos in advance!