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About Rovaniemi
Just south of the Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi is Lapland's capital. Its location offers a good chance of seeing the aurora borealis.
Rovaniemi is a city andthe administrative capital and commercial centre of Finland's northernmost province, Lapland.
Because of the unspoiled nature and numerous recreational opportunities, tourism is an important industry in Rovaniemi. The city has a number of hotels and restaurants located both in the center and on the outskirts of the town.
Rovaniemi's most prominent landmarks include the Jätkänkynttilä bridge, the Arktikum House which, the Rovaniemi Town Hall and Lappia House.
Rovaniemi is considered the official home town of Santa Claus and is home to the Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle and Santa Park, which is located at the north part of town.
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Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara
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Situated right next to the Ounasvaara Winter Sports Centre on Ounasvaara Fell, Lapland Hotel Sky Ounasvaara offers a restaurant and roof terrace with views over Rovaniemi city and the Kemijoki River valley. Parking is free.
A TV, tea/coffee facilities and private bathroom are standard at Lapland Sky Ounasvaara. Most rooms have a private sauna.
The Chaine des Rôtisseurs- and Nordic White Guide-awarded Restaurant Sky Ounasvaara offers an à la carte menu featuring Lappish delicacies and international dishes. The floor-to-ceiling windows provide panoramic views of the surrounding nature. A souvenir shop and a café-bar with cosy fireplace are found in the lobby.
Guests can relax on the terrace and enjoy the Midnight Sun during summer or if lucky enough, the Northern Lights during winter. The hotel offers direct access to ski tracks and pretty walking trails. Guests can escape into nature and pick blueberries in the forest.
Rovaniemi city centre is 3 km away. Rovaniemi Airport is a 15-minute drive away. Read more...
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Attractions in Rovaniemi
- Arctic Center, Rovaniemi
- Administrative and Cultural Center, Rovaniemi
- Historic Center, Rovaniemi
- Ounasvaara Hill, Rovaniemi
- Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi
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