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2/23/2026
Support for Ukraine to be shown in Rovaniemi on Tuesday – Light a candle at the end of Koskikatu
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, will mark four years since the beginning of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. Support is shown in various ways in Rovaniemi.
2/16/2026
Rovaniemi City Council approved the city strategy and set guidelines for village development
Rovaniemi’s vision is to be the world’s most attractive and enjoyable Arctic city by 2040.
2/16/2026
Rovaniemi to Receive Permanent NATO Staff Element – City Welcomes Multinational Headquarters
The decision strengthens Rovaniemi’s position as a key actor in northern security and international cooperation, says the Mayor of Rovaniemi.
2/9/2026
City of Rovaniemi’s Tourism Programme Work Progressing Well – Aim Is Tourism That Generates Broad Wellbeing
The programme is intended to guide the development of tourism in Rovaniemi.
2/9/2026
Discover the Renovated Trails of Pöyliövaara and Virikkolampi
The Pöyliövaara winter walking trail offers a chance to enjoy the atmosphere of the winter forest. The route is suitable for all ages.
2/6/2026
Plenty of Activities for Schoolchildren During Winter Holiday – Registration Now Open
Primary school pupils receive free admission to Rollohalli on Tuesday, 3 March, from 9 am to 12 pm.
2/6/2026
It Is Not Safe to Go Onto the Ice in Central Rovaniemi – Anyone on the Ice Must Be Directed to Shore
Between Jätkänkynttilä and the railway bridge, the ice conditions are dangerous throughout the winter.
5/12/2025
Demand for Tourism Service Construction Remains High in Rovaniemi – New Investments Directed to Olleronvaara
A total of 11 building sites will be available for application between May 12 and July 4, 2025.
5/5/2025
Study Supports Launch of English-Language Education in Rovaniemi – Could Begin in 2026 at the Earliest
Students in the English-language class would not be required to speak Finnish, but they would participate in Finnish as a Second Language and Literature (S2) instruction.
4/8/2025
Veteran Surfer and Snowboarder Jan Leutola Brought Design to the Slopes
You could easily call Jan Leutola, a carpenter from Rovaniemi, the 'Grand Old Man' of snowboarding. It’s no exaggeration to say that everyone in the scene knows who he is. He’s been skateboarding, surfing, and snowboarding since he was a kid—back when today’s popular board sports were far from mainstream.

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Support for Ukraine to be shown in Rovaniemi on Tuesday – Light a candle at the end of Koskikatu

Rovaniemi City Council approved the city strategy and set guidelines for village development

Rovaniemi to Receive Permanent NATO Staff Element – City Welcomes Multinational Headquarters

City of Rovaniemi’s Tourism Programme Work Progressing Well – Aim Is Tourism That Generates Broad Wellbeing

Discover the Renovated Trails of Pöyliövaara and Virikkolampi

Plenty of Activities for Schoolchildren During Winter Holiday – Registration Now Open

It Is Not Safe to Go Onto the Ice in Central Rovaniemi – Anyone on the Ice Must Be Directed to Shore

Demand for Tourism Service Construction Remains High in Rovaniemi – New Investments Directed to Olleronvaara

Study Supports Launch of English-Language Education in Rovaniemi – Could Begin in 2026 at the Earliest

Veteran Surfer and Snowboarder Jan Leutola Brought Design to the Slopes

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