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4/8/2025
Heikki Continues Rovaniemi’s Long Tradition of Knife Making
Rovaniemi has a long and successful history of knife making. Founded in 1928, Marttiini produced knives in the city for nearly a century, earning global recognition for blades designed to meet the demanding conditions of the North. Before the factory was relocated from Rovaniemi, Heikki Alakulppi—who had trained as a carpenter—also worked at Marttiini.
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.
5/28/2020
Rovaniemi’s renewed brand strengthens the city’s position as an Arctic capital
Going forward, the Rovaniemi Group will communicate with a more harmonious brand. The brand renewal that started last autumn has now progressed to the completion of a brand book and a new visual identity. The key idea behind the new brand is that Rovaniemi is an Arctic capital for all senses.

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Heikki Continues Rovaniemi’s Long Tradition of Knife Making

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

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

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

Rovaniemi’s renewed brand strengthens the city’s position as an Arctic capital

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