Photogallery of Rovaniemi, Finland

An Arctic Circle pointer is pretty symbolic for the resort. It is located in the northern part of Rovaniemi, near the entrance to the city. The signpost is an interesting wooden structure. It marks the exact distances that share the village of Santa Claus with the largest cities in the world. There is a fabulous legend about the index, according to which, Santa Claus got lost on the way to various cities, once. After that he ordered to establish in his native village a pointer, which he now uses every year. In Rovaniemi is an excellent Art Museum. It occupies a beautiful modern building. The exposition of the museum includes more than 1500 paintings of contemporary artists. You can see unusual designer winter-based expositions, as well. The museum welcomes its guests all-year-round. It often hosts thematic events dedicated to contemporary art. A wonderful place for family rest is a deer-raising farm, which is in the immediate vicinity of the resort. A professional reindeer breeder organizes the visits. Under his guidance, everyone can learn to operate a cart drawn by deer. For the guests of the farm, a wide variety of recreational activities are organized from trips on reindeer sleds through the snow-covered forest to gastronomic workshops, where one can learn how to prepare popular dishes of Lapland cuisine. The winter resort has its own historical symbols, including the old Lutheran church. Its high spire can be seen literally from any street of the city and is directed … Read further