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Why You Should Visit Rovaniemi

Situated in the famous province of Lapland in Finland, Rovaniemi is best known as a Christmas destination but has plenty of things to do all year round for travelers. By far the most famous attraction in the city is the Santa Claus Village situated around 8 km away from the city on the Arctic Circle – this village is perfect for families traveling with children with its many fun attractions, while nearby is the SantaPark amusement park with its many exciting rides and attractions. Within the city itself you will also find a number of interesting cultural attractions and heritage sites such as the Korundi House of Culture which hosts many musical and artistic performances each year. You can also take a tour of the many pubs and bars in the city offering a cozy and warm atmosphere where you can enjoy a drink.

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Arriving In Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi Airport is the fifth busiest airport in Finland situated only 10 km away from the city center of Rovaniemi. The airport is housed within a single passenger terminal and primarily handles seasonal flights. In order to reach the city center when your flight has touched down, you can find bus services if you would rather not pay for a taxi. Alternatively, car rental in Rovaniemi is an option. Within the airport there is a restaurant and café on site in addition to duty-free shopping, while you can also connect to the airport’s free Wi-Fi network to surf the web.

If you are looking to catch flights from the UAE to Rovaniemi it will not be possible to make the journey without making a stopover somewhere. Although the majority of the flights handled at the airport are seasonal, the airport does have regular connections from Helsinki which would enable UAE-based travelers to make the trip with only a single transfer.

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Rovaniemi Travel Information

Finland is within the Schengen Area which enables UAE nationals to travel to the country on a visa free basis for a period of up to 90 days. Rovaniemi is located just south of the Arctic Circle so you can expect extremely cold temperatures and a lot of snowfall if you are visiting over the winter period. However, temperatures can be surprisingly warm during the summer with average highs of around 20 degrees in July.

* This information is correct as of November 2017