How to plan a romantic winter getaway in Rovaniemi - part 2

February 23, 2017 - Mark Roberts

Things to do when you’re in love and in Rovaniemi

Any activity in Rovaniemi is bound to put a smile on your face. There’s so much to choose from, so here are some of our favourite, heartwarming activities.

• Share a kiss across the Arctic Circle. Take a trip to Santa Claus Village and you’ll find the Arctic Circle line. Stand on either side and share your love around the world.

• While you’re at Santa Claus Village, why not pay a visit to the old man himself, and take a photo with Santa to capture the memory.

• Can there be anything more romantic than a reindeer-driven sleigh ride through the forest with your loved one?

• Feel the wind in your hair on a high-speed husky ride, or go play with the pups on a small husky farm.

• For the hard-core romantic, how about ice floating hand-in-hand in the icy water of a river or lake? Safely wrapped in your warm dry suits, if you’re lucky you may just catch a glimpse of the northern lights.

• There are so many magical spots in Rovaniemi, but the easiest way to get to the most breathtaking scenery is by snowmobile. Ask for a private safari or guided trip to a secluded romantic hilltop, and bask in the beauty of nature.

• Show your true love for each other with a professional selfie taken under the awe-inspiring Aurora Borealis.

• Want to get closer to the Northern Lights? Take an aurora-spotting flight in a small plane to get up close and personal!

• Go on a romantic moonlit snowshoe walk through the frozen, silent forest. It’s an unforgettable experience.

• For something truly unusual, try a cruise on an icebreaker. Feel the power of the ships as they clear a path through the sea ice.

• Dare to go ice swimming, then hurry inside to the soothing warm embrace of a cozy sauna. Afterwards, enjoy a candlelit dinner by the warmth of a fire.

About the author

Mark Roberts is an English writer and photographer who has lived in Rovaniemi since 2001. He runs the popular Lapland hiking blog Backpacking North, and regularly exhibits his video-based artworks all around the world.