Leisure

The City of Rovaniemi offers a wide range of leisure services all year round. High-quality cultural, sports and youth services support the well-being of residents of all ages.

Library

Libraries in Rovaniemi are free and open to everyone with a vast collection of books, magazines, games, movies and music, also in different languages.

Culture

There are various cultural events in Rovaniemi all year round. Visit the Rovaniemi Art Museum, Arktikum and Regional Museum of Lapland and listen to the Lapland Chamber Orchestra.

Outdoor Sports

Rovaniemi is an excellent place for urban and off-road cycling and has maintained skiing trails and ice skating rinks in winter and beach volleyball courts, sports fields and tennis courts in summer.

Indoor Sports

Rovaniemi offers a wide range of indoor sports and hobby possibilities. In Swimming Hall Vesihiisi you can enjoy swimming and water exercise even in winter.

Nature

Enjoy the nature of Rovaniemi and Lapland by swimming, fishing, berry and mushroom picking. You can freely walk on nature trails and outdoor routes and take a break in lean-to-shelters.

Hobbies

City of Rovaniemi offers free hobbies and activities for all children and youth. There are also many local organizations offering hobby and recreational activities for all ages.

  • 2/11/2025

    Moving from Tehran to Rovaniemi Has Opened the Path to the Stars for Mohammad Riazat

    The Voice of Finland 2025 season’s Blind Auditions delivered unforgettable moments when Rovaniemi-based Mohammad Riazat stunned the judges with his breathtaking rendition of Marde Tanha. Locals in Rovaniemi have already been captivated by Mohammad’s remarkable tenor voice when he performed as a soloist in Mozart’s Requiem. But who is he, and how did he end up moving from Iran’s capital to Rovaniemi?
  • 12/19/2024

    Anneli’s World-Famous Herb and Berry Delicacies Capture the Taste of Lapland’s Pure Nature

    Anneli Tahvonen from Rovaniemi can be summed up in two words: a berry and herb enthusiast. Her deep connection to nature and northern lifestyle led to the founding of Annelin Yrtit & Karkit Oy nearly 30 years ago — a company now known around the world. Now, the City of Rovaniemi and Annelin Yrtit & Karkit have launched four new collaborative products.
  • 3/4/2022

    Jätkänkynttilä Snow Surfboards Made in Rovaniemi Are Now Available for Purchase and Loan

    As a new addition to the Rovaniemi product line, the City of Rovaniemi presents the ILAHU Jätkänkynttilä snow surfboard – handcrafted locally and designed for Arctic powder snow. A total of ten boards have been made, one of which is available for loan from the Rovaniemi Main Library.
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