Between Jätkänkynttilä and the railway bridge, the ice conditions are dangerous throughout the winter.
It is not safe to go onto the river ice in the central area of Rovaniemi. Between Jätkänkynttilä and the railway bridge, the ice conditions are dangerous throughout the winter.
Numerous footprints have been seen on the ice between the bridges, even though the river has a strong current and the ice is deceptively thin. Footprints on the ice do not mean that it can support a person’s weight.
If you see someone on the ice in central Rovaniemi, they must be instructed to move immediately toward the shore.
The city appeals to local residents and businesses not to set a bad example by going onto the ice, but instead to share responsibility for people’s safety. Rovaniemi has many tourists who are not accustomed to ice conditions and may interpret visible footprints as a sign that it is safe to go onto the ice, even if the area is life-threatening.
Entrepreneurs and Accommodation Providers: Inform Tourists
Tourism operators must always ensure that their customers do not go onto weak ice. Accommodation providers are also asked to remind tourists about dangerous ice conditions.
Safety-related materials for tourism businesses and accommodation providers have been compiled on the city’s website at rovaniemi.fi/matkailijoidenturvallisuus.