Summer & Autumn in Rovaniemi

The best time to experience Lapland from a new perspective

Rovaniemi in summer tends to catch people off guard, and that in the best possible way. The assumption is that this is a winter destination, and yes, winter here is hard to beat. But write off the other six months and you're missing something genuinely good.

The evenings are long and warm. The riverbanks fill up. Temperatures regularly hit 25°C, and the sun is still up well past the point where you'd normally call it a night. It's the kind of thing that's easier to experience than explain.

Fall foliage & auroras in the city

Where nature still runs the show

And then there's autumn, which arrives quickly, turns the city gold, and brings the northern lights back before most people have even considered booking a trip.

The off-season has a way of converting people. First visit out of curiosity, second visit on purpose. We've seen it many times to be fairly confident about it.

Could this be the season we meet in Rovaniemi?

The snowless season deserves a place on the Lapland map. Come and see for yourself, and we'll make sure the stay is worth it. Now is a good time to start planning and making a move towards new and exciting experiences on the Arctic Circle in the heart of Finnish Lapland!

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Find your own rhythm

Rovaniemi has an ease to it that's hard to put into words and easy to enjoy in person. The city finds its own rhythm when the season settles in: warmer air, longer evenings, people spending time on the riverbanks, terraces doing good business well into the night.

The entire "Off-season" from spring to autumn moves at a pace that suits a proper holiday or a different kind of city break. No rush, no agenda, just a town and region in the north doing its thing – and doing it rather well.

Welcome to Rovaniemi

Your homebase in the city

Your stay right in the middle of Rovaniemi

Arctic City Hotel sits right in the centre of Rovaniemi where everything is within easy reach. Our rooms are compact and comfortable, well-priced and exactly what a good city hotel should be: a reliable, easy place to come back to at the end of the day.

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Dining experiences for many occasions

When hunger strikes later, you’ll find restaurant Monte Rosa serving local flavours and most likely the best steaks in town. The easygoing Bull Bar & Grill is also right downstairs, ready to serve tasty burgers, ribs and hot wings accompanied with cold drinks and good vibes.

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Combine nature and urban at the same time

Imagine crisp, clean air and beautiful forests with trails that invite you to wander and explore. Time spent around an open fire, conversations with locals and returning to your own place to stay feel rewarding time after time. After a day out, it's always "Back to the City".

What to do and see?