Living

Living in Rovaniemi offers the best of both worlds – vibrant city life and peaceful village living. This page gives you practical information about everyday life: housing, transport, environment, pets, building, and safety. Whether you're new to Rovaniemi or have lived here for years, you'll find useful tips and services to help you feel at home.

Housing

Information about rental apartments in Rovaniemi and guidelines for short-term apartment rental.

Transportation and Parking

Local buses in Rovaniemi are called Linkkari. Here you can find information about public transport, parking and road maintenance.

Recycling and Environment

Waste collection is operated by Napapiirin Residuum. They also advice how to manage and sort your waste in Rovaniemi.

Pets and Animals

For pet owners in Rovaniemi there are municipal veterinary services, dog parks, dog waste bags and a pet cemetery as well as sheltering services for lost and found pets and stray animals.

Construction

If you are planning on building a house, contact the municipal building supervision for construction permit and see the vacant plots in Rovaniemi.

Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Learn how to prepare for emergencies at home and how to ensure safety in case of flood and harsh winter conditions.

Healtcare and social services of Rovaniemi are provided by Lapland welfare region Lapha


Contact information and the up-to-date information on health and social services can be found on the website of the welfare area.


Open Lapha.fi
Guidance and Advice

Osviitta service point

The Osviitta service point of the city of Rovaniemi provides guidance and advice on the city's services.

Phone

Osviitta
+358 163226800

Email

info.osviitta@rovaniemi.fi

Visiting address

Koskikatu 19, 96200 ROVANIEMI,

Route to here

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